About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 3
▸ Severe Bleeding 3
▸ Severe Lacerations 1
▸ Concussion 3
▸ Whiplash 47
▸ Contusion/Bruise 41
▸ Abrasion 15
▸ Pain/Nausea 11
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
CloseJamaica Hills Bleeds: Two Dead, Hundreds Hurt—When Will City Hall Wake Up?
Jamaica Hills-Briarwood: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
The Numbers Never Stop
Two dead. Six seriously hurt. In Jamaica Hills-Briarwood, the years grind on and the bodies keep coming. Since 2022, there have been 1,048 crashes. 617 people injured. Two killed. The numbers do not flinch. They do not pause for grief. They keep rising. NYC crash data
No one is spared. Children, elders, cyclists, drivers. In the last year alone, 205 people were hurt. Two were left with injuries so grave they may never walk the same. No deaths in the past twelve months, but the wounds linger. The luck will not hold.
The Faces Behind the Numbers
A 20-year-old cyclist, dead on 164th Street. A 19-year-old, gone in a crash with a truck. A six-year-old, her head cut open in the back seat. These are not accidents. They are the price paid for speed, for inaction, for streets built for cars, not people.
What Has Been Done—And What Has Not
The city talks of Vision Zero. Speed cameras now run all day and night. The law lets the city lower speed limits to 20 mph, but the limit still stands higher on most streets. Intersections have been redesigned, but not enough. The city says one death is too many. The city keeps counting.
Local leaders have tools. They can push for lower speed limits. They can demand more cameras, more protected crossings, more space for people. They can fight for every inch of safety. Or they can wait for the next crash.
The Call That Cannot Wait
This is not fate. Every crash is a choice made by someone in power. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand the 20 mph limit. Demand more cameras. Demand streets for people, not just cars.
Do not wait for another name on the list. Act now. Take action
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▸ Other Geographies
Jamaica Hills-Briarwood Jamaica Hills-Briarwood sits in Queens, Precinct 107, District 24, AD 24, SD 11, Queens CB8.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Jamaica Hills-Briarwood
12
Rear-End Collision Injures Sedan Driver on Van Wyck▸Nov 12 - A northbound sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash in a rear-end crash on Van Wyck Expressway. Both vehicles were traveling straight when impact struck the center back end of the lead car. The driver was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on Van Wyck Expressway involving two sedans traveling northbound. The lead vehicle, a 2002 BMW sedan, was struck in the center back end by a 2023 Toyota sedan. The driver of the BMW, a 49-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the impact point and vehicle damage consistent with a rear-end collision. The absence of other contributing factors suggests driver error related to maintaining safe following distance or attention. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
10
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸Nov 10 - A speeding SUV failed to yield right-of-way, striking a 19-year-old pedestrian at an intersection in Queens. Both pedestrian and driver suffered lower leg injuries. The driver’s view was obstructed, compounding the crash’s impact and injury severity.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:08 on 150 Street in Queens. A 27-year-old male driver of a 2013 SUV was traveling south, going straight ahead, when he struck a 19-year-old male pedestrian who was getting on or off a vehicle at the intersection. The report cites the driver’s contributing factors as "Unsafe Speed" and "View Obstructed/Limited," while the pedestrian’s contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The collision caused injuries to both parties, specifically to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and sustained abrasions, while the pedestrian suffered contusions. The impact point was the SUV’s center front end, damaging the right front bumper. The crash highlights driver errors, including speeding and failure to yield, as central to the incident.
9
Sedan Driver Suffers Knee Injury in Solo Crash▸Nov 9 - A 26-year-old male driver was injured in a solo crash on Grand Central Parkway. The sedan struck an object front-center, causing knee and lower leg fractures. The driver was conscious and restrained, with airbags deployed. Driver errors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Grand Central Parkway at 7:53 p.m. The vehicle, a 2018 Mercedes sedan traveling west, impacted an object with its center front end. The driver sustained fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The airbags deployed and the driver was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, offering no clear driver error such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The focus remains on the driver’s injury and vehicle damage, with no indication of victim fault or additional contributing behaviors.
24
Motorcycle Injured in Improper Lane Change Crash▸Oct 24 - A 27-year-old motorcyclist suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after a collision on Grand Central Parkway. The crash involved improper passing and unsafe lane changing by another vehicle. The rider was helmeted and conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 PM on Grand Central Parkway. A motorcycle traveling westbound was struck in the left front quarter panel by another vehicle changing lanes improperly. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors by the other driver. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow but was not ejected and remained conscious. The collision point was the right rear quarter panel of the lane-changing vehicle and the center front end of the motorcycle. The report highlights driver errors in lane usage as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the motorcyclist.
22
Sedan Driver Injured Turning Improperly in Queens▸Oct 22 - A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a left turn went wrong on Cedarcroft Road. The vehicle struck an object or surface on its left side doors. The crash occurred in Queens at 1:25 a.m., highlighting driver error and unsafe speed.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:25 a.m. on Cedarcroft Road in Queens. The sedan, traveling west, was making a left turn when the driver turned improperly, causing impact to the vehicle's left side doors. The driver, a 35-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left side doors, confirming the point of impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured according to the data. The crash underscores the dangers of improper turning maneuvers combined with unsafe speed on city streets.
11
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 164 Place in Queens▸Oct 11 - A sedan struck a 28-year-old man on a bike at 164 Place. The cyclist suffered head wounds and minor bleeding. He was in shock but stayed on his bike. Both moved straight before the crash. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided just after midnight on 164 Place in Queens. The 28-year-old male bicyclist suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. He was in shock but was not ejected from his bike. Both the sedan and the bicycle were traveling straight before the impact, which struck the bicycle's left front bumper. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No contributing factors were listed for either party. The police report details the crash and injuries but does not assign blame to the bicyclist.
8
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸Oct 8 - A sedan making a left turn struck a 65-year-old man crossing 84 Drive in Queens. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries with minor bleeding. Limited driver visibility contributed to the collision, leaving the victim in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 84 Drive in Queens was making a left turn when it struck a 65-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, sustaining minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time to avoid impact. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the police report highlights driver visibility limitations as the primary cause. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally at the time.
26Int 1069-2024
Gennaro co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Gennaro votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
19
Rear-End Collision Injures Front Passenger in Queens▸Sep 19 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 68-year-old front passenger suffered neck contusions and bruises, remaining conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided, with the point of impact described as the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating failure to maintain attention as the cause of the rear-end collision. A 68-year-old female front passenger in the lead vehicle was injured, sustaining neck contusions and bruises. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The driver of the striking vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No ejection occurred. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger or other road users.
17
Distracted Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Sep 17 - A 66-year-old man crossing 164 Place in Queens was struck by a westbound vehicle. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The impact was centered on the vehicle's front end.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 164 Place near 84 Avenue in Queens at 2:40 p.m. The pedestrian was hit by a vehicle traveling westbound, which struck him with the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury, was unconscious at the scene, and suffered minor bleeding. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The vehicle was going straight ahead prior to impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, which led directly to serious injury of a vulnerable road user outside an intersection.
17
Gennaro Condemns Chaotic Harmful Queens E-Scooter Program▸Sep 17 - Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
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Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
17
Weprin Joins Opposition to Unsafe Queens E-Scooter Program▸Sep 17 - Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
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Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
16
Sedan U-Turn Hits Moped Driver in Queens▸Sep 16 - A sedan making a U-turn struck a southbound moped in Queens. The moped driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles bore front and side damage. The collision exposed risks from improper vehicle maneuvers in busy city streets.
According to the police report, at 7:05 AM in Queens near 87-27 144 Street, a sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with a moped traveling southbound. The sedan struck the left side doors of the moped, impacting the moped's center front end. The moped driver, a 37-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and was treated for whiplash. The police report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the sedan's maneuver of making a U-turn directly preceded the collision. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicle driver errors such as unsafe U-turns, which can endanger vulnerable road users like moped riders.
13
Gennaro Opposes Misguided Bill Weakening Citizen Idling Enforcement▸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.
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Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-13
12
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Parkway▸Sep 12 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered a back injury. Both cars took heavy center-end damage. Police list no driver errors. The cause remains unspoken. The road left another mark.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact struck the center front of one car and the center rear of the other. A 29-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured in the back but stayed conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors named. Both vehicles sustained significant damage to their center ends. The crash left one driver hurt and the cause unaddressed in official records.
2
SUV Slams Into SUV on Grand Central Parkway▸Sep 2 - Two SUVs collided eastbound in Queens. The striking driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two SUVs traveling eastbound crashed. The Audi SUV struck the Toyota SUV from behind. The driver of the Audi, a 44-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The Audi's left front bumper hit the Toyota's right rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash shows the danger of distraction and tailgating on city highways.
23
Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸Aug 23 - A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
15Int 0745-2024
Gennaro votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
9
Sedan Right Turn Collides With Helmeted Bicyclist▸Aug 9 - A 17-year-old bicyclist wearing a helmet was partially ejected and injured when a 2024 Honda sedan made a right turn in Queens. The impact struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel, causing elbow and arm injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 135-05 Hoover Avenue at 14:52. A 2024 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east, was making a right turn when it collided with a 17-year-old male bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist was partially ejected upon impact, which struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists no explicit contributing factors but the collision during the sedan’s right turn indicates a failure to yield or inadequate awareness by the vehicle driver, highlighting systemic danger in turning maneuvers involving vulnerable road users.
Nov 12 - A northbound sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash in a rear-end crash on Van Wyck Expressway. Both vehicles were traveling straight when impact struck the center back end of the lead car. The driver was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on Van Wyck Expressway involving two sedans traveling northbound. The lead vehicle, a 2002 BMW sedan, was struck in the center back end by a 2023 Toyota sedan. The driver of the BMW, a 49-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the impact point and vehicle damage consistent with a rear-end collision. The absence of other contributing factors suggests driver error related to maintaining safe following distance or attention. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
10
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸Nov 10 - A speeding SUV failed to yield right-of-way, striking a 19-year-old pedestrian at an intersection in Queens. Both pedestrian and driver suffered lower leg injuries. The driver’s view was obstructed, compounding the crash’s impact and injury severity.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:08 on 150 Street in Queens. A 27-year-old male driver of a 2013 SUV was traveling south, going straight ahead, when he struck a 19-year-old male pedestrian who was getting on or off a vehicle at the intersection. The report cites the driver’s contributing factors as "Unsafe Speed" and "View Obstructed/Limited," while the pedestrian’s contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The collision caused injuries to both parties, specifically to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and sustained abrasions, while the pedestrian suffered contusions. The impact point was the SUV’s center front end, damaging the right front bumper. The crash highlights driver errors, including speeding and failure to yield, as central to the incident.
9
Sedan Driver Suffers Knee Injury in Solo Crash▸Nov 9 - A 26-year-old male driver was injured in a solo crash on Grand Central Parkway. The sedan struck an object front-center, causing knee and lower leg fractures. The driver was conscious and restrained, with airbags deployed. Driver errors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Grand Central Parkway at 7:53 p.m. The vehicle, a 2018 Mercedes sedan traveling west, impacted an object with its center front end. The driver sustained fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The airbags deployed and the driver was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, offering no clear driver error such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The focus remains on the driver’s injury and vehicle damage, with no indication of victim fault or additional contributing behaviors.
24
Motorcycle Injured in Improper Lane Change Crash▸Oct 24 - A 27-year-old motorcyclist suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after a collision on Grand Central Parkway. The crash involved improper passing and unsafe lane changing by another vehicle. The rider was helmeted and conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 PM on Grand Central Parkway. A motorcycle traveling westbound was struck in the left front quarter panel by another vehicle changing lanes improperly. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors by the other driver. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow but was not ejected and remained conscious. The collision point was the right rear quarter panel of the lane-changing vehicle and the center front end of the motorcycle. The report highlights driver errors in lane usage as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the motorcyclist.
22
Sedan Driver Injured Turning Improperly in Queens▸Oct 22 - A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a left turn went wrong on Cedarcroft Road. The vehicle struck an object or surface on its left side doors. The crash occurred in Queens at 1:25 a.m., highlighting driver error and unsafe speed.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:25 a.m. on Cedarcroft Road in Queens. The sedan, traveling west, was making a left turn when the driver turned improperly, causing impact to the vehicle's left side doors. The driver, a 35-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left side doors, confirming the point of impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured according to the data. The crash underscores the dangers of improper turning maneuvers combined with unsafe speed on city streets.
11
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 164 Place in Queens▸Oct 11 - A sedan struck a 28-year-old man on a bike at 164 Place. The cyclist suffered head wounds and minor bleeding. He was in shock but stayed on his bike. Both moved straight before the crash. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided just after midnight on 164 Place in Queens. The 28-year-old male bicyclist suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. He was in shock but was not ejected from his bike. Both the sedan and the bicycle were traveling straight before the impact, which struck the bicycle's left front bumper. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No contributing factors were listed for either party. The police report details the crash and injuries but does not assign blame to the bicyclist.
8
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸Oct 8 - A sedan making a left turn struck a 65-year-old man crossing 84 Drive in Queens. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries with minor bleeding. Limited driver visibility contributed to the collision, leaving the victim in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 84 Drive in Queens was making a left turn when it struck a 65-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, sustaining minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time to avoid impact. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the police report highlights driver visibility limitations as the primary cause. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally at the time.
26Int 1069-2024
Gennaro co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Gennaro votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
19
Rear-End Collision Injures Front Passenger in Queens▸Sep 19 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 68-year-old front passenger suffered neck contusions and bruises, remaining conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided, with the point of impact described as the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating failure to maintain attention as the cause of the rear-end collision. A 68-year-old female front passenger in the lead vehicle was injured, sustaining neck contusions and bruises. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The driver of the striking vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No ejection occurred. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger or other road users.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Sep 17 - A 66-year-old man crossing 164 Place in Queens was struck by a westbound vehicle. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The impact was centered on the vehicle's front end.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 164 Place near 84 Avenue in Queens at 2:40 p.m. The pedestrian was hit by a vehicle traveling westbound, which struck him with the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury, was unconscious at the scene, and suffered minor bleeding. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The vehicle was going straight ahead prior to impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, which led directly to serious injury of a vulnerable road user outside an intersection.
17
Gennaro Condemns Chaotic Harmful Queens E-Scooter Program▸Sep 17 - Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
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Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
17
Weprin Joins Opposition to Unsafe Queens E-Scooter Program▸Sep 17 - Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
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Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
16
Sedan U-Turn Hits Moped Driver in Queens▸Sep 16 - A sedan making a U-turn struck a southbound moped in Queens. The moped driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles bore front and side damage. The collision exposed risks from improper vehicle maneuvers in busy city streets.
According to the police report, at 7:05 AM in Queens near 87-27 144 Street, a sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with a moped traveling southbound. The sedan struck the left side doors of the moped, impacting the moped's center front end. The moped driver, a 37-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and was treated for whiplash. The police report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the sedan's maneuver of making a U-turn directly preceded the collision. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicle driver errors such as unsafe U-turns, which can endanger vulnerable road users like moped riders.
13
Gennaro Opposes Misguided Bill Weakening Citizen Idling Enforcement▸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.
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Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-13
12
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Parkway▸Sep 12 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered a back injury. Both cars took heavy center-end damage. Police list no driver errors. The cause remains unspoken. The road left another mark.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact struck the center front of one car and the center rear of the other. A 29-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured in the back but stayed conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors named. Both vehicles sustained significant damage to their center ends. The crash left one driver hurt and the cause unaddressed in official records.
2
SUV Slams Into SUV on Grand Central Parkway▸Sep 2 - Two SUVs collided eastbound in Queens. The striking driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two SUVs traveling eastbound crashed. The Audi SUV struck the Toyota SUV from behind. The driver of the Audi, a 44-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The Audi's left front bumper hit the Toyota's right rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash shows the danger of distraction and tailgating on city highways.
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Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸Aug 23 - A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
15Int 0745-2024
Gennaro votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
9
Sedan Right Turn Collides With Helmeted Bicyclist▸Aug 9 - A 17-year-old bicyclist wearing a helmet was partially ejected and injured when a 2024 Honda sedan made a right turn in Queens. The impact struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel, causing elbow and arm injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 135-05 Hoover Avenue at 14:52. A 2024 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east, was making a right turn when it collided with a 17-year-old male bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist was partially ejected upon impact, which struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists no explicit contributing factors but the collision during the sedan’s right turn indicates a failure to yield or inadequate awareness by the vehicle driver, highlighting systemic danger in turning maneuvers involving vulnerable road users.
Nov 10 - A speeding SUV failed to yield right-of-way, striking a 19-year-old pedestrian at an intersection in Queens. Both pedestrian and driver suffered lower leg injuries. The driver’s view was obstructed, compounding the crash’s impact and injury severity.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:08 on 150 Street in Queens. A 27-year-old male driver of a 2013 SUV was traveling south, going straight ahead, when he struck a 19-year-old male pedestrian who was getting on or off a vehicle at the intersection. The report cites the driver’s contributing factors as "Unsafe Speed" and "View Obstructed/Limited," while the pedestrian’s contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The collision caused injuries to both parties, specifically to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and sustained abrasions, while the pedestrian suffered contusions. The impact point was the SUV’s center front end, damaging the right front bumper. The crash highlights driver errors, including speeding and failure to yield, as central to the incident.
9
Sedan Driver Suffers Knee Injury in Solo Crash▸Nov 9 - A 26-year-old male driver was injured in a solo crash on Grand Central Parkway. The sedan struck an object front-center, causing knee and lower leg fractures. The driver was conscious and restrained, with airbags deployed. Driver errors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Grand Central Parkway at 7:53 p.m. The vehicle, a 2018 Mercedes sedan traveling west, impacted an object with its center front end. The driver sustained fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The airbags deployed and the driver was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, offering no clear driver error such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The focus remains on the driver’s injury and vehicle damage, with no indication of victim fault or additional contributing behaviors.
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Motorcycle Injured in Improper Lane Change Crash▸Oct 24 - A 27-year-old motorcyclist suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after a collision on Grand Central Parkway. The crash involved improper passing and unsafe lane changing by another vehicle. The rider was helmeted and conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 PM on Grand Central Parkway. A motorcycle traveling westbound was struck in the left front quarter panel by another vehicle changing lanes improperly. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors by the other driver. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow but was not ejected and remained conscious. The collision point was the right rear quarter panel of the lane-changing vehicle and the center front end of the motorcycle. The report highlights driver errors in lane usage as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the motorcyclist.
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Sedan Driver Injured Turning Improperly in Queens▸Oct 22 - A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a left turn went wrong on Cedarcroft Road. The vehicle struck an object or surface on its left side doors. The crash occurred in Queens at 1:25 a.m., highlighting driver error and unsafe speed.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:25 a.m. on Cedarcroft Road in Queens. The sedan, traveling west, was making a left turn when the driver turned improperly, causing impact to the vehicle's left side doors. The driver, a 35-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left side doors, confirming the point of impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured according to the data. The crash underscores the dangers of improper turning maneuvers combined with unsafe speed on city streets.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 164 Place in Queens▸Oct 11 - A sedan struck a 28-year-old man on a bike at 164 Place. The cyclist suffered head wounds and minor bleeding. He was in shock but stayed on his bike. Both moved straight before the crash. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided just after midnight on 164 Place in Queens. The 28-year-old male bicyclist suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. He was in shock but was not ejected from his bike. Both the sedan and the bicycle were traveling straight before the impact, which struck the bicycle's left front bumper. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No contributing factors were listed for either party. The police report details the crash and injuries but does not assign blame to the bicyclist.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸Oct 8 - A sedan making a left turn struck a 65-year-old man crossing 84 Drive in Queens. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries with minor bleeding. Limited driver visibility contributed to the collision, leaving the victim in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 84 Drive in Queens was making a left turn when it struck a 65-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, sustaining minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time to avoid impact. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the police report highlights driver visibility limitations as the primary cause. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally at the time.
26Int 1069-2024
Gennaro co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Gennaro votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
19
Rear-End Collision Injures Front Passenger in Queens▸Sep 19 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 68-year-old front passenger suffered neck contusions and bruises, remaining conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided, with the point of impact described as the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating failure to maintain attention as the cause of the rear-end collision. A 68-year-old female front passenger in the lead vehicle was injured, sustaining neck contusions and bruises. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The driver of the striking vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No ejection occurred. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger or other road users.
17
Distracted Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Sep 17 - A 66-year-old man crossing 164 Place in Queens was struck by a westbound vehicle. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The impact was centered on the vehicle's front end.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 164 Place near 84 Avenue in Queens at 2:40 p.m. The pedestrian was hit by a vehicle traveling westbound, which struck him with the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury, was unconscious at the scene, and suffered minor bleeding. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The vehicle was going straight ahead prior to impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, which led directly to serious injury of a vulnerable road user outside an intersection.
17
Gennaro Condemns Chaotic Harmful Queens E-Scooter Program▸Sep 17 - Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
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Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
17
Weprin Joins Opposition to Unsafe Queens E-Scooter Program▸Sep 17 - Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
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Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
16
Sedan U-Turn Hits Moped Driver in Queens▸Sep 16 - A sedan making a U-turn struck a southbound moped in Queens. The moped driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles bore front and side damage. The collision exposed risks from improper vehicle maneuvers in busy city streets.
According to the police report, at 7:05 AM in Queens near 87-27 144 Street, a sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with a moped traveling southbound. The sedan struck the left side doors of the moped, impacting the moped's center front end. The moped driver, a 37-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and was treated for whiplash. The police report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the sedan's maneuver of making a U-turn directly preceded the collision. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicle driver errors such as unsafe U-turns, which can endanger vulnerable road users like moped riders.
13
Gennaro Opposes Misguided Bill Weakening Citizen Idling Enforcement▸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.
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Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-13
12
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Parkway▸Sep 12 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered a back injury. Both cars took heavy center-end damage. Police list no driver errors. The cause remains unspoken. The road left another mark.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact struck the center front of one car and the center rear of the other. A 29-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured in the back but stayed conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors named. Both vehicles sustained significant damage to their center ends. The crash left one driver hurt and the cause unaddressed in official records.
2
SUV Slams Into SUV on Grand Central Parkway▸Sep 2 - Two SUVs collided eastbound in Queens. The striking driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two SUVs traveling eastbound crashed. The Audi SUV struck the Toyota SUV from behind. The driver of the Audi, a 44-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The Audi's left front bumper hit the Toyota's right rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash shows the danger of distraction and tailgating on city highways.
23
Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸Aug 23 - A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
15Int 0745-2024
Gennaro votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
9
Sedan Right Turn Collides With Helmeted Bicyclist▸Aug 9 - A 17-year-old bicyclist wearing a helmet was partially ejected and injured when a 2024 Honda sedan made a right turn in Queens. The impact struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel, causing elbow and arm injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 135-05 Hoover Avenue at 14:52. A 2024 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east, was making a right turn when it collided with a 17-year-old male bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist was partially ejected upon impact, which struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists no explicit contributing factors but the collision during the sedan’s right turn indicates a failure to yield or inadequate awareness by the vehicle driver, highlighting systemic danger in turning maneuvers involving vulnerable road users.
Nov 9 - A 26-year-old male driver was injured in a solo crash on Grand Central Parkway. The sedan struck an object front-center, causing knee and lower leg fractures. The driver was conscious and restrained, with airbags deployed. Driver errors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Grand Central Parkway at 7:53 p.m. The vehicle, a 2018 Mercedes sedan traveling west, impacted an object with its center front end. The driver sustained fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The airbags deployed and the driver was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, offering no clear driver error such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The focus remains on the driver’s injury and vehicle damage, with no indication of victim fault or additional contributing behaviors.
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Motorcycle Injured in Improper Lane Change Crash▸Oct 24 - A 27-year-old motorcyclist suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after a collision on Grand Central Parkway. The crash involved improper passing and unsafe lane changing by another vehicle. The rider was helmeted and conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 PM on Grand Central Parkway. A motorcycle traveling westbound was struck in the left front quarter panel by another vehicle changing lanes improperly. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors by the other driver. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow but was not ejected and remained conscious. The collision point was the right rear quarter panel of the lane-changing vehicle and the center front end of the motorcycle. The report highlights driver errors in lane usage as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the motorcyclist.
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Sedan Driver Injured Turning Improperly in Queens▸Oct 22 - A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a left turn went wrong on Cedarcroft Road. The vehicle struck an object or surface on its left side doors. The crash occurred in Queens at 1:25 a.m., highlighting driver error and unsafe speed.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:25 a.m. on Cedarcroft Road in Queens. The sedan, traveling west, was making a left turn when the driver turned improperly, causing impact to the vehicle's left side doors. The driver, a 35-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left side doors, confirming the point of impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured according to the data. The crash underscores the dangers of improper turning maneuvers combined with unsafe speed on city streets.
11
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 164 Place in Queens▸Oct 11 - A sedan struck a 28-year-old man on a bike at 164 Place. The cyclist suffered head wounds and minor bleeding. He was in shock but stayed on his bike. Both moved straight before the crash. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided just after midnight on 164 Place in Queens. The 28-year-old male bicyclist suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. He was in shock but was not ejected from his bike. Both the sedan and the bicycle were traveling straight before the impact, which struck the bicycle's left front bumper. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No contributing factors were listed for either party. The police report details the crash and injuries but does not assign blame to the bicyclist.
8
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸Oct 8 - A sedan making a left turn struck a 65-year-old man crossing 84 Drive in Queens. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries with minor bleeding. Limited driver visibility contributed to the collision, leaving the victim in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 84 Drive in Queens was making a left turn when it struck a 65-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, sustaining minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time to avoid impact. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the police report highlights driver visibility limitations as the primary cause. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally at the time.
26Int 1069-2024
Gennaro co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Gennaro votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
19
Rear-End Collision Injures Front Passenger in Queens▸Sep 19 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 68-year-old front passenger suffered neck contusions and bruises, remaining conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided, with the point of impact described as the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating failure to maintain attention as the cause of the rear-end collision. A 68-year-old female front passenger in the lead vehicle was injured, sustaining neck contusions and bruises. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The driver of the striking vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No ejection occurred. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger or other road users.
17
Distracted Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Sep 17 - A 66-year-old man crossing 164 Place in Queens was struck by a westbound vehicle. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The impact was centered on the vehicle's front end.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 164 Place near 84 Avenue in Queens at 2:40 p.m. The pedestrian was hit by a vehicle traveling westbound, which struck him with the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury, was unconscious at the scene, and suffered minor bleeding. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The vehicle was going straight ahead prior to impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, which led directly to serious injury of a vulnerable road user outside an intersection.
17
Gennaro Condemns Chaotic Harmful Queens E-Scooter Program▸Sep 17 - Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
-
Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
17
Weprin Joins Opposition to Unsafe Queens E-Scooter Program▸Sep 17 - Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
-
Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
16
Sedan U-Turn Hits Moped Driver in Queens▸Sep 16 - A sedan making a U-turn struck a southbound moped in Queens. The moped driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles bore front and side damage. The collision exposed risks from improper vehicle maneuvers in busy city streets.
According to the police report, at 7:05 AM in Queens near 87-27 144 Street, a sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with a moped traveling southbound. The sedan struck the left side doors of the moped, impacting the moped's center front end. The moped driver, a 37-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and was treated for whiplash. The police report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the sedan's maneuver of making a U-turn directly preceded the collision. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicle driver errors such as unsafe U-turns, which can endanger vulnerable road users like moped riders.
13
Gennaro Opposes Misguided Bill Weakening Citizen Idling Enforcement▸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
12
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Parkway▸Sep 12 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered a back injury. Both cars took heavy center-end damage. Police list no driver errors. The cause remains unspoken. The road left another mark.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact struck the center front of one car and the center rear of the other. A 29-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured in the back but stayed conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors named. Both vehicles sustained significant damage to their center ends. The crash left one driver hurt and the cause unaddressed in official records.
2
SUV Slams Into SUV on Grand Central Parkway▸Sep 2 - Two SUVs collided eastbound in Queens. The striking driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two SUVs traveling eastbound crashed. The Audi SUV struck the Toyota SUV from behind. The driver of the Audi, a 44-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The Audi's left front bumper hit the Toyota's right rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash shows the danger of distraction and tailgating on city highways.
23
Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸Aug 23 - A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
15Int 0745-2024
Gennaro votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸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
9
Sedan Right Turn Collides With Helmeted Bicyclist▸Aug 9 - A 17-year-old bicyclist wearing a helmet was partially ejected and injured when a 2024 Honda sedan made a right turn in Queens. The impact struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel, causing elbow and arm injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 135-05 Hoover Avenue at 14:52. A 2024 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east, was making a right turn when it collided with a 17-year-old male bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist was partially ejected upon impact, which struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists no explicit contributing factors but the collision during the sedan’s right turn indicates a failure to yield or inadequate awareness by the vehicle driver, highlighting systemic danger in turning maneuvers involving vulnerable road users.
Oct 24 - A 27-year-old motorcyclist suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after a collision on Grand Central Parkway. The crash involved improper passing and unsafe lane changing by another vehicle. The rider was helmeted and conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 PM on Grand Central Parkway. A motorcycle traveling westbound was struck in the left front quarter panel by another vehicle changing lanes improperly. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors by the other driver. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow but was not ejected and remained conscious. The collision point was the right rear quarter panel of the lane-changing vehicle and the center front end of the motorcycle. The report highlights driver errors in lane usage as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the motorcyclist.
22
Sedan Driver Injured Turning Improperly in Queens▸Oct 22 - A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a left turn went wrong on Cedarcroft Road. The vehicle struck an object or surface on its left side doors. The crash occurred in Queens at 1:25 a.m., highlighting driver error and unsafe speed.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:25 a.m. on Cedarcroft Road in Queens. The sedan, traveling west, was making a left turn when the driver turned improperly, causing impact to the vehicle's left side doors. The driver, a 35-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left side doors, confirming the point of impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured according to the data. The crash underscores the dangers of improper turning maneuvers combined with unsafe speed on city streets.
11
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 164 Place in Queens▸Oct 11 - A sedan struck a 28-year-old man on a bike at 164 Place. The cyclist suffered head wounds and minor bleeding. He was in shock but stayed on his bike. Both moved straight before the crash. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided just after midnight on 164 Place in Queens. The 28-year-old male bicyclist suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. He was in shock but was not ejected from his bike. Both the sedan and the bicycle were traveling straight before the impact, which struck the bicycle's left front bumper. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No contributing factors were listed for either party. The police report details the crash and injuries but does not assign blame to the bicyclist.
8
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸Oct 8 - A sedan making a left turn struck a 65-year-old man crossing 84 Drive in Queens. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries with minor bleeding. Limited driver visibility contributed to the collision, leaving the victim in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 84 Drive in Queens was making a left turn when it struck a 65-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, sustaining minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time to avoid impact. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the police report highlights driver visibility limitations as the primary cause. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally at the time.
26Int 1069-2024
Gennaro co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
-
File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Gennaro votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
-
File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
19
Rear-End Collision Injures Front Passenger in Queens▸Sep 19 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 68-year-old front passenger suffered neck contusions and bruises, remaining conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided, with the point of impact described as the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating failure to maintain attention as the cause of the rear-end collision. A 68-year-old female front passenger in the lead vehicle was injured, sustaining neck contusions and bruises. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The driver of the striking vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No ejection occurred. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger or other road users.
17
Distracted Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Sep 17 - A 66-year-old man crossing 164 Place in Queens was struck by a westbound vehicle. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The impact was centered on the vehicle's front end.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 164 Place near 84 Avenue in Queens at 2:40 p.m. The pedestrian was hit by a vehicle traveling westbound, which struck him with the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury, was unconscious at the scene, and suffered minor bleeding. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The vehicle was going straight ahead prior to impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, which led directly to serious injury of a vulnerable road user outside an intersection.
17
Gennaro Condemns Chaotic Harmful Queens E-Scooter Program▸Sep 17 - Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
-
Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
17
Weprin Joins Opposition to Unsafe Queens E-Scooter Program▸Sep 17 - Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
-
Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
16
Sedan U-Turn Hits Moped Driver in Queens▸Sep 16 - A sedan making a U-turn struck a southbound moped in Queens. The moped driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles bore front and side damage. The collision exposed risks from improper vehicle maneuvers in busy city streets.
According to the police report, at 7:05 AM in Queens near 87-27 144 Street, a sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with a moped traveling southbound. The sedan struck the left side doors of the moped, impacting the moped's center front end. The moped driver, a 37-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and was treated for whiplash. The police report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the sedan's maneuver of making a U-turn directly preceded the collision. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicle driver errors such as unsafe U-turns, which can endanger vulnerable road users like moped riders.
13
Gennaro Opposes Misguided Bill Weakening Citizen Idling Enforcement▸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
12
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Parkway▸Sep 12 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered a back injury. Both cars took heavy center-end damage. Police list no driver errors. The cause remains unspoken. The road left another mark.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact struck the center front of one car and the center rear of the other. A 29-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured in the back but stayed conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors named. Both vehicles sustained significant damage to their center ends. The crash left one driver hurt and the cause unaddressed in official records.
2
SUV Slams Into SUV on Grand Central Parkway▸Sep 2 - Two SUVs collided eastbound in Queens. The striking driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two SUVs traveling eastbound crashed. The Audi SUV struck the Toyota SUV from behind. The driver of the Audi, a 44-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The Audi's left front bumper hit the Toyota's right rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash shows the danger of distraction and tailgating on city highways.
23
Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸Aug 23 - A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
15Int 0745-2024
Gennaro votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸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
9
Sedan Right Turn Collides With Helmeted Bicyclist▸Aug 9 - A 17-year-old bicyclist wearing a helmet was partially ejected and injured when a 2024 Honda sedan made a right turn in Queens. The impact struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel, causing elbow and arm injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 135-05 Hoover Avenue at 14:52. A 2024 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east, was making a right turn when it collided with a 17-year-old male bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist was partially ejected upon impact, which struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists no explicit contributing factors but the collision during the sedan’s right turn indicates a failure to yield or inadequate awareness by the vehicle driver, highlighting systemic danger in turning maneuvers involving vulnerable road users.
Oct 22 - A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a left turn went wrong on Cedarcroft Road. The vehicle struck an object or surface on its left side doors. The crash occurred in Queens at 1:25 a.m., highlighting driver error and unsafe speed.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:25 a.m. on Cedarcroft Road in Queens. The sedan, traveling west, was making a left turn when the driver turned improperly, causing impact to the vehicle's left side doors. The driver, a 35-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left side doors, confirming the point of impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured according to the data. The crash underscores the dangers of improper turning maneuvers combined with unsafe speed on city streets.
11
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 164 Place in Queens▸Oct 11 - A sedan struck a 28-year-old man on a bike at 164 Place. The cyclist suffered head wounds and minor bleeding. He was in shock but stayed on his bike. Both moved straight before the crash. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided just after midnight on 164 Place in Queens. The 28-year-old male bicyclist suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. He was in shock but was not ejected from his bike. Both the sedan and the bicycle were traveling straight before the impact, which struck the bicycle's left front bumper. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No contributing factors were listed for either party. The police report details the crash and injuries but does not assign blame to the bicyclist.
8
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸Oct 8 - A sedan making a left turn struck a 65-year-old man crossing 84 Drive in Queens. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries with minor bleeding. Limited driver visibility contributed to the collision, leaving the victim in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 84 Drive in Queens was making a left turn when it struck a 65-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, sustaining minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time to avoid impact. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the police report highlights driver visibility limitations as the primary cause. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally at the time.
26Int 1069-2024
Gennaro co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Gennaro votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
19
Rear-End Collision Injures Front Passenger in Queens▸Sep 19 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 68-year-old front passenger suffered neck contusions and bruises, remaining conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided, with the point of impact described as the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating failure to maintain attention as the cause of the rear-end collision. A 68-year-old female front passenger in the lead vehicle was injured, sustaining neck contusions and bruises. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The driver of the striking vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No ejection occurred. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger or other road users.
17
Distracted Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Sep 17 - A 66-year-old man crossing 164 Place in Queens was struck by a westbound vehicle. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The impact was centered on the vehicle's front end.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 164 Place near 84 Avenue in Queens at 2:40 p.m. The pedestrian was hit by a vehicle traveling westbound, which struck him with the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury, was unconscious at the scene, and suffered minor bleeding. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The vehicle was going straight ahead prior to impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, which led directly to serious injury of a vulnerable road user outside an intersection.
17
Gennaro Condemns Chaotic Harmful Queens E-Scooter Program▸Sep 17 - Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
-
Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
17
Weprin Joins Opposition to Unsafe Queens E-Scooter Program▸Sep 17 - Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
-
Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
16
Sedan U-Turn Hits Moped Driver in Queens▸Sep 16 - A sedan making a U-turn struck a southbound moped in Queens. The moped driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles bore front and side damage. The collision exposed risks from improper vehicle maneuvers in busy city streets.
According to the police report, at 7:05 AM in Queens near 87-27 144 Street, a sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with a moped traveling southbound. The sedan struck the left side doors of the moped, impacting the moped's center front end. The moped driver, a 37-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and was treated for whiplash. The police report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the sedan's maneuver of making a U-turn directly preceded the collision. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicle driver errors such as unsafe U-turns, which can endanger vulnerable road users like moped riders.
13
Gennaro Opposes Misguided Bill Weakening Citizen Idling Enforcement▸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
12
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Parkway▸Sep 12 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered a back injury. Both cars took heavy center-end damage. Police list no driver errors. The cause remains unspoken. The road left another mark.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact struck the center front of one car and the center rear of the other. A 29-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured in the back but stayed conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors named. Both vehicles sustained significant damage to their center ends. The crash left one driver hurt and the cause unaddressed in official records.
2
SUV Slams Into SUV on Grand Central Parkway▸Sep 2 - Two SUVs collided eastbound in Queens. The striking driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two SUVs traveling eastbound crashed. The Audi SUV struck the Toyota SUV from behind. The driver of the Audi, a 44-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The Audi's left front bumper hit the Toyota's right rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash shows the danger of distraction and tailgating on city highways.
23
Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸Aug 23 - A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
15Int 0745-2024
Gennaro votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸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
9
Sedan Right Turn Collides With Helmeted Bicyclist▸Aug 9 - A 17-year-old bicyclist wearing a helmet was partially ejected and injured when a 2024 Honda sedan made a right turn in Queens. The impact struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel, causing elbow and arm injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 135-05 Hoover Avenue at 14:52. A 2024 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east, was making a right turn when it collided with a 17-year-old male bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist was partially ejected upon impact, which struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists no explicit contributing factors but the collision during the sedan’s right turn indicates a failure to yield or inadequate awareness by the vehicle driver, highlighting systemic danger in turning maneuvers involving vulnerable road users.
Oct 11 - A sedan struck a 28-year-old man on a bike at 164 Place. The cyclist suffered head wounds and minor bleeding. He was in shock but stayed on his bike. Both moved straight before the crash. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided just after midnight on 164 Place in Queens. The 28-year-old male bicyclist suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. He was in shock but was not ejected from his bike. Both the sedan and the bicycle were traveling straight before the impact, which struck the bicycle's left front bumper. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No contributing factors were listed for either party. The police report details the crash and injuries but does not assign blame to the bicyclist.
8
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸Oct 8 - A sedan making a left turn struck a 65-year-old man crossing 84 Drive in Queens. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries with minor bleeding. Limited driver visibility contributed to the collision, leaving the victim in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 84 Drive in Queens was making a left turn when it struck a 65-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, sustaining minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time to avoid impact. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the police report highlights driver visibility limitations as the primary cause. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally at the time.
26Int 1069-2024
Gennaro co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
-
File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Gennaro votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
-
File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
19
Rear-End Collision Injures Front Passenger in Queens▸Sep 19 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 68-year-old front passenger suffered neck contusions and bruises, remaining conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided, with the point of impact described as the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating failure to maintain attention as the cause of the rear-end collision. A 68-year-old female front passenger in the lead vehicle was injured, sustaining neck contusions and bruises. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The driver of the striking vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No ejection occurred. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger or other road users.
17
Distracted Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Sep 17 - A 66-year-old man crossing 164 Place in Queens was struck by a westbound vehicle. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The impact was centered on the vehicle's front end.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 164 Place near 84 Avenue in Queens at 2:40 p.m. The pedestrian was hit by a vehicle traveling westbound, which struck him with the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury, was unconscious at the scene, and suffered minor bleeding. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The vehicle was going straight ahead prior to impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, which led directly to serious injury of a vulnerable road user outside an intersection.
17
Gennaro Condemns Chaotic Harmful Queens E-Scooter Program▸Sep 17 - Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
-
Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
17
Weprin Joins Opposition to Unsafe Queens E-Scooter Program▸Sep 17 - Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
-
Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
16
Sedan U-Turn Hits Moped Driver in Queens▸Sep 16 - A sedan making a U-turn struck a southbound moped in Queens. The moped driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles bore front and side damage. The collision exposed risks from improper vehicle maneuvers in busy city streets.
According to the police report, at 7:05 AM in Queens near 87-27 144 Street, a sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with a moped traveling southbound. The sedan struck the left side doors of the moped, impacting the moped's center front end. The moped driver, a 37-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and was treated for whiplash. The police report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the sedan's maneuver of making a U-turn directly preceded the collision. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicle driver errors such as unsafe U-turns, which can endanger vulnerable road users like moped riders.
13
Gennaro Opposes Misguided Bill Weakening Citizen Idling Enforcement▸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
12
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Parkway▸Sep 12 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered a back injury. Both cars took heavy center-end damage. Police list no driver errors. The cause remains unspoken. The road left another mark.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact struck the center front of one car and the center rear of the other. A 29-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured in the back but stayed conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors named. Both vehicles sustained significant damage to their center ends. The crash left one driver hurt and the cause unaddressed in official records.
2
SUV Slams Into SUV on Grand Central Parkway▸Sep 2 - Two SUVs collided eastbound in Queens. The striking driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two SUVs traveling eastbound crashed. The Audi SUV struck the Toyota SUV from behind. The driver of the Audi, a 44-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The Audi's left front bumper hit the Toyota's right rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash shows the danger of distraction and tailgating on city highways.
23
Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸Aug 23 - A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
15Int 0745-2024
Gennaro votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸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
9
Sedan Right Turn Collides With Helmeted Bicyclist▸Aug 9 - A 17-year-old bicyclist wearing a helmet was partially ejected and injured when a 2024 Honda sedan made a right turn in Queens. The impact struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel, causing elbow and arm injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 135-05 Hoover Avenue at 14:52. A 2024 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east, was making a right turn when it collided with a 17-year-old male bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist was partially ejected upon impact, which struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists no explicit contributing factors but the collision during the sedan’s right turn indicates a failure to yield or inadequate awareness by the vehicle driver, highlighting systemic danger in turning maneuvers involving vulnerable road users.
Oct 8 - A sedan making a left turn struck a 65-year-old man crossing 84 Drive in Queens. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries with minor bleeding. Limited driver visibility contributed to the collision, leaving the victim in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 84 Drive in Queens was making a left turn when it struck a 65-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, sustaining minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time to avoid impact. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the police report highlights driver visibility limitations as the primary cause. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally at the time.
26Int 1069-2024
Gennaro co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
-
File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Gennaro votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
-
File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
19
Rear-End Collision Injures Front Passenger in Queens▸Sep 19 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 68-year-old front passenger suffered neck contusions and bruises, remaining conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided, with the point of impact described as the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating failure to maintain attention as the cause of the rear-end collision. A 68-year-old female front passenger in the lead vehicle was injured, sustaining neck contusions and bruises. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The driver of the striking vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No ejection occurred. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger or other road users.
17
Distracted Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Sep 17 - A 66-year-old man crossing 164 Place in Queens was struck by a westbound vehicle. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The impact was centered on the vehicle's front end.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 164 Place near 84 Avenue in Queens at 2:40 p.m. The pedestrian was hit by a vehicle traveling westbound, which struck him with the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury, was unconscious at the scene, and suffered minor bleeding. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The vehicle was going straight ahead prior to impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, which led directly to serious injury of a vulnerable road user outside an intersection.
17
Gennaro Condemns Chaotic Harmful Queens E-Scooter Program▸Sep 17 - Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
-
Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
17
Weprin Joins Opposition to Unsafe Queens E-Scooter Program▸Sep 17 - Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
-
Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
16
Sedan U-Turn Hits Moped Driver in Queens▸Sep 16 - A sedan making a U-turn struck a southbound moped in Queens. The moped driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles bore front and side damage. The collision exposed risks from improper vehicle maneuvers in busy city streets.
According to the police report, at 7:05 AM in Queens near 87-27 144 Street, a sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with a moped traveling southbound. The sedan struck the left side doors of the moped, impacting the moped's center front end. The moped driver, a 37-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and was treated for whiplash. The police report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the sedan's maneuver of making a U-turn directly preceded the collision. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicle driver errors such as unsafe U-turns, which can endanger vulnerable road users like moped riders.
13
Gennaro Opposes Misguided Bill Weakening Citizen Idling Enforcement▸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
12
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Parkway▸Sep 12 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered a back injury. Both cars took heavy center-end damage. Police list no driver errors. The cause remains unspoken. The road left another mark.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact struck the center front of one car and the center rear of the other. A 29-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured in the back but stayed conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors named. Both vehicles sustained significant damage to their center ends. The crash left one driver hurt and the cause unaddressed in official records.
2
SUV Slams Into SUV on Grand Central Parkway▸Sep 2 - Two SUVs collided eastbound in Queens. The striking driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two SUVs traveling eastbound crashed. The Audi SUV struck the Toyota SUV from behind. The driver of the Audi, a 44-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The Audi's left front bumper hit the Toyota's right rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash shows the danger of distraction and tailgating on city highways.
23
Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸Aug 23 - A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
15Int 0745-2024
Gennaro votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸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
9
Sedan Right Turn Collides With Helmeted Bicyclist▸Aug 9 - A 17-year-old bicyclist wearing a helmet was partially ejected and injured when a 2024 Honda sedan made a right turn in Queens. The impact struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel, causing elbow and arm injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 135-05 Hoover Avenue at 14:52. A 2024 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east, was making a right turn when it collided with a 17-year-old male bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist was partially ejected upon impact, which struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists no explicit contributing factors but the collision during the sedan’s right turn indicates a failure to yield or inadequate awareness by the vehicle driver, highlighting systemic danger in turning maneuvers involving vulnerable road users.
Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
- File Int 1069-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Gennaro votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
19
Rear-End Collision Injures Front Passenger in Queens▸Sep 19 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 68-year-old front passenger suffered neck contusions and bruises, remaining conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided, with the point of impact described as the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating failure to maintain attention as the cause of the rear-end collision. A 68-year-old female front passenger in the lead vehicle was injured, sustaining neck contusions and bruises. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The driver of the striking vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No ejection occurred. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger or other road users.
17
Distracted Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Sep 17 - A 66-year-old man crossing 164 Place in Queens was struck by a westbound vehicle. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The impact was centered on the vehicle's front end.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 164 Place near 84 Avenue in Queens at 2:40 p.m. The pedestrian was hit by a vehicle traveling westbound, which struck him with the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury, was unconscious at the scene, and suffered minor bleeding. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The vehicle was going straight ahead prior to impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, which led directly to serious injury of a vulnerable road user outside an intersection.
17
Gennaro Condemns Chaotic Harmful Queens E-Scooter Program▸Sep 17 - Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
-
Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
17
Weprin Joins Opposition to Unsafe Queens E-Scooter Program▸Sep 17 - Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
-
Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
16
Sedan U-Turn Hits Moped Driver in Queens▸Sep 16 - A sedan making a U-turn struck a southbound moped in Queens. The moped driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles bore front and side damage. The collision exposed risks from improper vehicle maneuvers in busy city streets.
According to the police report, at 7:05 AM in Queens near 87-27 144 Street, a sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with a moped traveling southbound. The sedan struck the left side doors of the moped, impacting the moped's center front end. The moped driver, a 37-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and was treated for whiplash. The police report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the sedan's maneuver of making a U-turn directly preceded the collision. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicle driver errors such as unsafe U-turns, which can endanger vulnerable road users like moped riders.
13
Gennaro Opposes Misguided Bill Weakening Citizen Idling Enforcement▸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
12
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Parkway▸Sep 12 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered a back injury. Both cars took heavy center-end damage. Police list no driver errors. The cause remains unspoken. The road left another mark.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact struck the center front of one car and the center rear of the other. A 29-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured in the back but stayed conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors named. Both vehicles sustained significant damage to their center ends. The crash left one driver hurt and the cause unaddressed in official records.
2
SUV Slams Into SUV on Grand Central Parkway▸Sep 2 - Two SUVs collided eastbound in Queens. The striking driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two SUVs traveling eastbound crashed. The Audi SUV struck the Toyota SUV from behind. The driver of the Audi, a 44-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The Audi's left front bumper hit the Toyota's right rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash shows the danger of distraction and tailgating on city highways.
23
Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸Aug 23 - A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
15Int 0745-2024
Gennaro votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸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
9
Sedan Right Turn Collides With Helmeted Bicyclist▸Aug 9 - A 17-year-old bicyclist wearing a helmet was partially ejected and injured when a 2024 Honda sedan made a right turn in Queens. The impact struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel, causing elbow and arm injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 135-05 Hoover Avenue at 14:52. A 2024 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east, was making a right turn when it collided with a 17-year-old male bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist was partially ejected upon impact, which struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists no explicit contributing factors but the collision during the sedan’s right turn indicates a failure to yield or inadequate awareness by the vehicle driver, highlighting systemic danger in turning maneuvers involving vulnerable road users.
Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
- File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26
19
Rear-End Collision Injures Front Passenger in Queens▸Sep 19 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 68-year-old front passenger suffered neck contusions and bruises, remaining conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided, with the point of impact described as the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating failure to maintain attention as the cause of the rear-end collision. A 68-year-old female front passenger in the lead vehicle was injured, sustaining neck contusions and bruises. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The driver of the striking vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No ejection occurred. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger or other road users.
17
Distracted Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Sep 17 - A 66-year-old man crossing 164 Place in Queens was struck by a westbound vehicle. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The impact was centered on the vehicle's front end.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 164 Place near 84 Avenue in Queens at 2:40 p.m. The pedestrian was hit by a vehicle traveling westbound, which struck him with the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury, was unconscious at the scene, and suffered minor bleeding. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The vehicle was going straight ahead prior to impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, which led directly to serious injury of a vulnerable road user outside an intersection.
17
Gennaro Condemns Chaotic Harmful Queens E-Scooter Program▸Sep 17 - Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
-
Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
17
Weprin Joins Opposition to Unsafe Queens E-Scooter Program▸Sep 17 - Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
-
Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
16
Sedan U-Turn Hits Moped Driver in Queens▸Sep 16 - A sedan making a U-turn struck a southbound moped in Queens. The moped driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles bore front and side damage. The collision exposed risks from improper vehicle maneuvers in busy city streets.
According to the police report, at 7:05 AM in Queens near 87-27 144 Street, a sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with a moped traveling southbound. The sedan struck the left side doors of the moped, impacting the moped's center front end. The moped driver, a 37-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and was treated for whiplash. The police report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the sedan's maneuver of making a U-turn directly preceded the collision. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicle driver errors such as unsafe U-turns, which can endanger vulnerable road users like moped riders.
13
Gennaro Opposes Misguided Bill Weakening Citizen Idling Enforcement▸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
12
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Parkway▸Sep 12 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered a back injury. Both cars took heavy center-end damage. Police list no driver errors. The cause remains unspoken. The road left another mark.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact struck the center front of one car and the center rear of the other. A 29-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured in the back but stayed conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors named. Both vehicles sustained significant damage to their center ends. The crash left one driver hurt and the cause unaddressed in official records.
2
SUV Slams Into SUV on Grand Central Parkway▸Sep 2 - Two SUVs collided eastbound in Queens. The striking driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two SUVs traveling eastbound crashed. The Audi SUV struck the Toyota SUV from behind. The driver of the Audi, a 44-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The Audi's left front bumper hit the Toyota's right rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash shows the danger of distraction and tailgating on city highways.
23
Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸Aug 23 - A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
15Int 0745-2024
Gennaro votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
9
Sedan Right Turn Collides With Helmeted Bicyclist▸Aug 9 - A 17-year-old bicyclist wearing a helmet was partially ejected and injured when a 2024 Honda sedan made a right turn in Queens. The impact struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel, causing elbow and arm injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 135-05 Hoover Avenue at 14:52. A 2024 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east, was making a right turn when it collided with a 17-year-old male bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist was partially ejected upon impact, which struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists no explicit contributing factors but the collision during the sedan’s right turn indicates a failure to yield or inadequate awareness by the vehicle driver, highlighting systemic danger in turning maneuvers involving vulnerable road users.
Sep 19 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 68-year-old front passenger suffered neck contusions and bruises, remaining conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided, with the point of impact described as the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating failure to maintain attention as the cause of the rear-end collision. A 68-year-old female front passenger in the lead vehicle was injured, sustaining neck contusions and bruises. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The driver of the striking vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No ejection occurred. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger or other road users.
17
Distracted Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Sep 17 - A 66-year-old man crossing 164 Place in Queens was struck by a westbound vehicle. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The impact was centered on the vehicle's front end.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 164 Place near 84 Avenue in Queens at 2:40 p.m. The pedestrian was hit by a vehicle traveling westbound, which struck him with the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury, was unconscious at the scene, and suffered minor bleeding. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The vehicle was going straight ahead prior to impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, which led directly to serious injury of a vulnerable road user outside an intersection.
17
Gennaro Condemns Chaotic Harmful Queens E-Scooter Program▸Sep 17 - Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
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Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
17
Weprin Joins Opposition to Unsafe Queens E-Scooter Program▸Sep 17 - Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
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Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
16
Sedan U-Turn Hits Moped Driver in Queens▸Sep 16 - A sedan making a U-turn struck a southbound moped in Queens. The moped driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles bore front and side damage. The collision exposed risks from improper vehicle maneuvers in busy city streets.
According to the police report, at 7:05 AM in Queens near 87-27 144 Street, a sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with a moped traveling southbound. The sedan struck the left side doors of the moped, impacting the moped's center front end. The moped driver, a 37-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and was treated for whiplash. The police report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the sedan's maneuver of making a U-turn directly preceded the collision. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicle driver errors such as unsafe U-turns, which can endanger vulnerable road users like moped riders.
13
Gennaro Opposes Misguided Bill Weakening Citizen Idling Enforcement▸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.
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Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-13
12
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Parkway▸Sep 12 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered a back injury. Both cars took heavy center-end damage. Police list no driver errors. The cause remains unspoken. The road left another mark.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact struck the center front of one car and the center rear of the other. A 29-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured in the back but stayed conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors named. Both vehicles sustained significant damage to their center ends. The crash left one driver hurt and the cause unaddressed in official records.
2
SUV Slams Into SUV on Grand Central Parkway▸Sep 2 - Two SUVs collided eastbound in Queens. The striking driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two SUVs traveling eastbound crashed. The Audi SUV struck the Toyota SUV from behind. The driver of the Audi, a 44-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The Audi's left front bumper hit the Toyota's right rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash shows the danger of distraction and tailgating on city highways.
23
Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸Aug 23 - A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
15Int 0745-2024
Gennaro votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸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
9
Sedan Right Turn Collides With Helmeted Bicyclist▸Aug 9 - A 17-year-old bicyclist wearing a helmet was partially ejected and injured when a 2024 Honda sedan made a right turn in Queens. The impact struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel, causing elbow and arm injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 135-05 Hoover Avenue at 14:52. A 2024 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east, was making a right turn when it collided with a 17-year-old male bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist was partially ejected upon impact, which struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists no explicit contributing factors but the collision during the sedan’s right turn indicates a failure to yield or inadequate awareness by the vehicle driver, highlighting systemic danger in turning maneuvers involving vulnerable road users.
Sep 17 - A 66-year-old man crossing 164 Place in Queens was struck by a westbound vehicle. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The impact was centered on the vehicle's front end.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 164 Place near 84 Avenue in Queens at 2:40 p.m. The pedestrian was hit by a vehicle traveling westbound, which struck him with the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury, was unconscious at the scene, and suffered minor bleeding. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The vehicle was going straight ahead prior to impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, which led directly to serious injury of a vulnerable road user outside an intersection.
17
Gennaro Condemns Chaotic Harmful Queens E-Scooter Program▸Sep 17 - Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
-
Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
17
Weprin Joins Opposition to Unsafe Queens E-Scooter Program▸Sep 17 - Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
-
Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
16
Sedan U-Turn Hits Moped Driver in Queens▸Sep 16 - A sedan making a U-turn struck a southbound moped in Queens. The moped driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles bore front and side damage. The collision exposed risks from improper vehicle maneuvers in busy city streets.
According to the police report, at 7:05 AM in Queens near 87-27 144 Street, a sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with a moped traveling southbound. The sedan struck the left side doors of the moped, impacting the moped's center front end. The moped driver, a 37-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and was treated for whiplash. The police report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the sedan's maneuver of making a U-turn directly preceded the collision. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicle driver errors such as unsafe U-turns, which can endanger vulnerable road users like moped riders.
13
Gennaro Opposes Misguided Bill Weakening Citizen Idling Enforcement▸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
12
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Parkway▸Sep 12 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered a back injury. Both cars took heavy center-end damage. Police list no driver errors. The cause remains unspoken. The road left another mark.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact struck the center front of one car and the center rear of the other. A 29-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured in the back but stayed conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors named. Both vehicles sustained significant damage to their center ends. The crash left one driver hurt and the cause unaddressed in official records.
2
SUV Slams Into SUV on Grand Central Parkway▸Sep 2 - Two SUVs collided eastbound in Queens. The striking driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two SUVs traveling eastbound crashed. The Audi SUV struck the Toyota SUV from behind. The driver of the Audi, a 44-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The Audi's left front bumper hit the Toyota's right rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash shows the danger of distraction and tailgating on city highways.
23
Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸Aug 23 - A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
15Int 0745-2024
Gennaro votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸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
9
Sedan Right Turn Collides With Helmeted Bicyclist▸Aug 9 - A 17-year-old bicyclist wearing a helmet was partially ejected and injured when a 2024 Honda sedan made a right turn in Queens. The impact struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel, causing elbow and arm injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 135-05 Hoover Avenue at 14:52. A 2024 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east, was making a right turn when it collided with a 17-year-old male bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist was partially ejected upon impact, which struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists no explicit contributing factors but the collision during the sedan’s right turn indicates a failure to yield or inadequate awareness by the vehicle driver, highlighting systemic danger in turning maneuvers involving vulnerable road users.
Sep 17 - Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
- Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-09-17
17
Weprin Joins Opposition to Unsafe Queens E-Scooter Program▸Sep 17 - Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
-
Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
16
Sedan U-Turn Hits Moped Driver in Queens▸Sep 16 - A sedan making a U-turn struck a southbound moped in Queens. The moped driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles bore front and side damage. The collision exposed risks from improper vehicle maneuvers in busy city streets.
According to the police report, at 7:05 AM in Queens near 87-27 144 Street, a sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with a moped traveling southbound. The sedan struck the left side doors of the moped, impacting the moped's center front end. The moped driver, a 37-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and was treated for whiplash. The police report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the sedan's maneuver of making a U-turn directly preceded the collision. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicle driver errors such as unsafe U-turns, which can endanger vulnerable road users like moped riders.
13
Gennaro Opposes Misguided Bill Weakening Citizen Idling Enforcement▸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
12
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Parkway▸Sep 12 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered a back injury. Both cars took heavy center-end damage. Police list no driver errors. The cause remains unspoken. The road left another mark.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact struck the center front of one car and the center rear of the other. A 29-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured in the back but stayed conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors named. Both vehicles sustained significant damage to their center ends. The crash left one driver hurt and the cause unaddressed in official records.
2
SUV Slams Into SUV on Grand Central Parkway▸Sep 2 - Two SUVs collided eastbound in Queens. The striking driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two SUVs traveling eastbound crashed. The Audi SUV struck the Toyota SUV from behind. The driver of the Audi, a 44-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The Audi's left front bumper hit the Toyota's right rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash shows the danger of distraction and tailgating on city highways.
23
Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸Aug 23 - A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
15Int 0745-2024
Gennaro votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸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
9
Sedan Right Turn Collides With Helmeted Bicyclist▸Aug 9 - A 17-year-old bicyclist wearing a helmet was partially ejected and injured when a 2024 Honda sedan made a right turn in Queens. The impact struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel, causing elbow and arm injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 135-05 Hoover Avenue at 14:52. A 2024 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east, was making a right turn when it collided with a 17-year-old male bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist was partially ejected upon impact, which struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists no explicit contributing factors but the collision during the sedan’s right turn indicates a failure to yield or inadequate awareness by the vehicle driver, highlighting systemic danger in turning maneuvers involving vulnerable road users.
Sep 17 - Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
- Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-09-17
16
Sedan U-Turn Hits Moped Driver in Queens▸Sep 16 - A sedan making a U-turn struck a southbound moped in Queens. The moped driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles bore front and side damage. The collision exposed risks from improper vehicle maneuvers in busy city streets.
According to the police report, at 7:05 AM in Queens near 87-27 144 Street, a sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with a moped traveling southbound. The sedan struck the left side doors of the moped, impacting the moped's center front end. The moped driver, a 37-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and was treated for whiplash. The police report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the sedan's maneuver of making a U-turn directly preceded the collision. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicle driver errors such as unsafe U-turns, which can endanger vulnerable road users like moped riders.
13
Gennaro Opposes Misguided Bill Weakening Citizen Idling Enforcement▸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
12
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Parkway▸Sep 12 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered a back injury. Both cars took heavy center-end damage. Police list no driver errors. The cause remains unspoken. The road left another mark.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact struck the center front of one car and the center rear of the other. A 29-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured in the back but stayed conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors named. Both vehicles sustained significant damage to their center ends. The crash left one driver hurt and the cause unaddressed in official records.
2
SUV Slams Into SUV on Grand Central Parkway▸Sep 2 - Two SUVs collided eastbound in Queens. The striking driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two SUVs traveling eastbound crashed. The Audi SUV struck the Toyota SUV from behind. The driver of the Audi, a 44-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The Audi's left front bumper hit the Toyota's right rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash shows the danger of distraction and tailgating on city highways.
23
Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸Aug 23 - A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
15Int 0745-2024
Gennaro votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸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
9
Sedan Right Turn Collides With Helmeted Bicyclist▸Aug 9 - A 17-year-old bicyclist wearing a helmet was partially ejected and injured when a 2024 Honda sedan made a right turn in Queens. The impact struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel, causing elbow and arm injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 135-05 Hoover Avenue at 14:52. A 2024 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east, was making a right turn when it collided with a 17-year-old male bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist was partially ejected upon impact, which struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists no explicit contributing factors but the collision during the sedan’s right turn indicates a failure to yield or inadequate awareness by the vehicle driver, highlighting systemic danger in turning maneuvers involving vulnerable road users.
Sep 16 - A sedan making a U-turn struck a southbound moped in Queens. The moped driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles bore front and side damage. The collision exposed risks from improper vehicle maneuvers in busy city streets.
According to the police report, at 7:05 AM in Queens near 87-27 144 Street, a sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with a moped traveling southbound. The sedan struck the left side doors of the moped, impacting the moped's center front end. The moped driver, a 37-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and was treated for whiplash. The police report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the sedan's maneuver of making a U-turn directly preceded the collision. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicle driver errors such as unsafe U-turns, which can endanger vulnerable road users like moped riders.
13
Gennaro Opposes Misguided Bill Weakening Citizen Idling Enforcement▸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
12
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Parkway▸Sep 12 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered a back injury. Both cars took heavy center-end damage. Police list no driver errors. The cause remains unspoken. The road left another mark.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact struck the center front of one car and the center rear of the other. A 29-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured in the back but stayed conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors named. Both vehicles sustained significant damage to their center ends. The crash left one driver hurt and the cause unaddressed in official records.
2
SUV Slams Into SUV on Grand Central Parkway▸Sep 2 - Two SUVs collided eastbound in Queens. The striking driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two SUVs traveling eastbound crashed. The Audi SUV struck the Toyota SUV from behind. The driver of the Audi, a 44-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The Audi's left front bumper hit the Toyota's right rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash shows the danger of distraction and tailgating on city highways.
23
Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸Aug 23 - A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
15Int 0745-2024
Gennaro votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸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
9
Sedan Right Turn Collides With Helmeted Bicyclist▸Aug 9 - A 17-year-old bicyclist wearing a helmet was partially ejected and injured when a 2024 Honda sedan made a right turn in Queens. The impact struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel, causing elbow and arm injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 135-05 Hoover Avenue at 14:52. A 2024 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east, was making a right turn when it collided with a 17-year-old male bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist was partially ejected upon impact, which struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists no explicit contributing factors but the collision during the sedan’s right turn indicates a failure to yield or inadequate awareness by the vehicle driver, highlighting systemic danger in turning maneuvers involving vulnerable road users.
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
12
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Parkway▸Sep 12 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered a back injury. Both cars took heavy center-end damage. Police list no driver errors. The cause remains unspoken. The road left another mark.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact struck the center front of one car and the center rear of the other. A 29-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured in the back but stayed conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors named. Both vehicles sustained significant damage to their center ends. The crash left one driver hurt and the cause unaddressed in official records.
2
SUV Slams Into SUV on Grand Central Parkway▸Sep 2 - Two SUVs collided eastbound in Queens. The striking driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two SUVs traveling eastbound crashed. The Audi SUV struck the Toyota SUV from behind. The driver of the Audi, a 44-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The Audi's left front bumper hit the Toyota's right rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash shows the danger of distraction and tailgating on city highways.
23
Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸Aug 23 - A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
15Int 0745-2024
Gennaro votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸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
9
Sedan Right Turn Collides With Helmeted Bicyclist▸Aug 9 - A 17-year-old bicyclist wearing a helmet was partially ejected and injured when a 2024 Honda sedan made a right turn in Queens. The impact struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel, causing elbow and arm injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 135-05 Hoover Avenue at 14:52. A 2024 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east, was making a right turn when it collided with a 17-year-old male bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist was partially ejected upon impact, which struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists no explicit contributing factors but the collision during the sedan’s right turn indicates a failure to yield or inadequate awareness by the vehicle driver, highlighting systemic danger in turning maneuvers involving vulnerable road users.
Sep 12 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered a back injury. Both cars took heavy center-end damage. Police list no driver errors. The cause remains unspoken. The road left another mark.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact struck the center front of one car and the center rear of the other. A 29-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured in the back but stayed conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors named. Both vehicles sustained significant damage to their center ends. The crash left one driver hurt and the cause unaddressed in official records.
2
SUV Slams Into SUV on Grand Central Parkway▸Sep 2 - Two SUVs collided eastbound in Queens. The striking driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two SUVs traveling eastbound crashed. The Audi SUV struck the Toyota SUV from behind. The driver of the Audi, a 44-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The Audi's left front bumper hit the Toyota's right rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash shows the danger of distraction and tailgating on city highways.
23
Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸Aug 23 - A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
15Int 0745-2024
Gennaro votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸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
9
Sedan Right Turn Collides With Helmeted Bicyclist▸Aug 9 - A 17-year-old bicyclist wearing a helmet was partially ejected and injured when a 2024 Honda sedan made a right turn in Queens. The impact struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel, causing elbow and arm injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 135-05 Hoover Avenue at 14:52. A 2024 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east, was making a right turn when it collided with a 17-year-old male bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist was partially ejected upon impact, which struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists no explicit contributing factors but the collision during the sedan’s right turn indicates a failure to yield or inadequate awareness by the vehicle driver, highlighting systemic danger in turning maneuvers involving vulnerable road users.
Sep 2 - Two SUVs collided eastbound in Queens. The striking driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two SUVs traveling eastbound crashed. The Audi SUV struck the Toyota SUV from behind. The driver of the Audi, a 44-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The Audi's left front bumper hit the Toyota's right rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash shows the danger of distraction and tailgating on city highways.
23
Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸Aug 23 - A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
15Int 0745-2024
Gennaro votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸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
9
Sedan Right Turn Collides With Helmeted Bicyclist▸Aug 9 - A 17-year-old bicyclist wearing a helmet was partially ejected and injured when a 2024 Honda sedan made a right turn in Queens. The impact struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel, causing elbow and arm injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 135-05 Hoover Avenue at 14:52. A 2024 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east, was making a right turn when it collided with a 17-year-old male bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist was partially ejected upon impact, which struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists no explicit contributing factors but the collision during the sedan’s right turn indicates a failure to yield or inadequate awareness by the vehicle driver, highlighting systemic danger in turning maneuvers involving vulnerable road users.
Aug 23 - A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
15Int 0745-2024
Gennaro votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸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
9
Sedan Right Turn Collides With Helmeted Bicyclist▸Aug 9 - A 17-year-old bicyclist wearing a helmet was partially ejected and injured when a 2024 Honda sedan made a right turn in Queens. The impact struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel, causing elbow and arm injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 135-05 Hoover Avenue at 14:52. A 2024 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east, was making a right turn when it collided with a 17-year-old male bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist was partially ejected upon impact, which struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists no explicit contributing factors but the collision during the sedan’s right turn indicates a failure to yield or inadequate awareness by the vehicle driver, highlighting systemic danger in turning maneuvers involving vulnerable road users.
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
9
Sedan Right Turn Collides With Helmeted Bicyclist▸Aug 9 - A 17-year-old bicyclist wearing a helmet was partially ejected and injured when a 2024 Honda sedan made a right turn in Queens. The impact struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel, causing elbow and arm injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 135-05 Hoover Avenue at 14:52. A 2024 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east, was making a right turn when it collided with a 17-year-old male bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist was partially ejected upon impact, which struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists no explicit contributing factors but the collision during the sedan’s right turn indicates a failure to yield or inadequate awareness by the vehicle driver, highlighting systemic danger in turning maneuvers involving vulnerable road users.
Aug 9 - A 17-year-old bicyclist wearing a helmet was partially ejected and injured when a 2024 Honda sedan made a right turn in Queens. The impact struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel, causing elbow and arm injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 135-05 Hoover Avenue at 14:52. A 2024 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east, was making a right turn when it collided with a 17-year-old male bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist was partially ejected upon impact, which struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists no explicit contributing factors but the collision during the sedan’s right turn indicates a failure to yield or inadequate awareness by the vehicle driver, highlighting systemic danger in turning maneuvers involving vulnerable road users.