Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in South Ozone Park?
South Ozone Park: Six Dead, City Silent—Lower the Speed, Save a Life
South Ozone Park: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 17, 2025
The Toll in South Ozone Park
Blood on the asphalt. In the last twelve months, four people died and thirteen suffered serious injuries on the streets of South Ozone Park. The bodies are not numbers. A cyclist was left in critical condition after a hit-and-run on 115th Avenue. Police found him unconscious. The driver kept going. “They are now looking for evidence to help them track down the driver” (ABC7).
A woman, 51, killed by a taxi at Lefferts and 115th. A child, crushed but alive. A 52-year-old pedestrian struck dead by a motorcycle at Liberty and 114th. A moped driver, helmet on, ejected and killed on Nassau Expressway. The list does not end. Four deaths. Thirteen serious injuries. Over 1,700 hurt.
The Pattern: Cars, Speed, and Silence
The machines do not care. Cars and SUVs led the roll call of harm: one death, five serious injuries, thirty-eight moderate injuries. Motorcycles and mopeds killed one, seriously injured two, and left another with a broken body. Trucks and buses, too, left their mark. Bikes, one moderate injury. The pattern is clear. The violence is not random.
Leadership: Promises and Delays
The city talks about Vision Zero. Albany passed Sammy’s Law. The city can lower speed limits to 20 mph. But the limit stands. The council waits. The mayor waits. The dead do not wait. Speed cameras cut speeding by 63% where installed. Injuries drop 14%. But the law that keeps them running is always at risk. “Police report that several pedestrians were struck at the location, resulting in at least nine injuries” (ABC7).
What Now: No More Waiting
Every day of delay is another day of blood. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph limit. Demand speed cameras stay on. Join the fight. The dead cannot speak. You must.
Citations
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- Cyclist Left Critical After Queens Hit-And-Run, ABC7, Published 2025-06-15
- Cyclist Left Critical After Queens Hit-And-Run, ABC7, Published 2025-06-15
- Car Jumps Curb, Injures Nine In Queens, ABC7, Published 2025-04-04
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712116 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17
Other Representatives
District 31
131-15 Rockaway Blvd. 1st Floor, South Ozone Park, NY 11420
Room 742, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 28
165-90 Baisley Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434
718-206-2068
250 Broadway, Suite 1810, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7257
District 10
142-01 Rockaway Blvd., South Ozone Park, NY 11436
Room 711, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
South Ozone Park South Ozone Park sits in Queens, Precinct 106, District 28, AD 31, SD 10, Queens CB10.
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Traffic Safety Timeline for South Ozone Park
2Queens SUV Collision Causes Neck, Shoulder Injuries▸Two SUVs collided on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The crash, caused by a driver disregarding traffic control, injured a 37-year-old male driver and a 45-year-old female passenger. Both suffered moderate injuries to neck and shoulder areas.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on North Conduit Avenue in Queens at 13:48. Two SUVs traveling west collided when one vehicle was merging and the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left side doors of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The 37-year-old male driver sustained a neck injury, and the 45-year-old female front passenger suffered an upper arm and shoulder injury. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims. The collision highlights the dangers of ignoring traffic controls in vehicle interactions.
Rear-End Crash on Belt Parkway Injures Driver▸Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway when one driver followed too closely and drove at unsafe speed. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s left rear bumper. A 64-year-old female driver suffered internal injuries to her entire body, conscious but hurt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway involving two sedans traveling westbound. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 64-year-old female, was injured with internal injuries affecting her entire body. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to this driver. The rear vehicle impacted the left rear bumper of the front sedan, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the collision. The report does not list any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The collision highlights driver errors in maintaining safe following distance and speed on a busy highway.
SUV Turns Wrong, Crushes Baby Girl Crossing▸A southbound SUV turned wrong at 109th and 103rd. Its front bumper struck a baby girl crossing with the light. Her body was crushed. She lay in shock on the pavement, beneath the afternoon sun. The driver failed to yield.
According to the police report, a southbound SUV at the corner of 109th Street and 103rd Avenue turned improperly and struck a baby girl who was crossing with the signal. The report states, 'A southbound SUV turned wrong. The front bumper struck a baby girl crossing with the light. Her body was crushed.' The child suffered crush injuries to her entire body and was left in shock on the pavement. The police report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The victim was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver error and failure to yield to vulnerable road users.
S 9490Addabbo co-sponsors bill raising penalties for endangering highway workers.▸Senate bill S 9490 raises penalties for endangering highway workers. It pushes work zone safety and funds more enforcement. Lawmakers move to shield workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 9490 was introduced on May 16, 2024, and is at the sponsorship stage. The bill aims to 'increase penalties for endangerment of a highway worker; promote work zone safety awareness; establish a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement.' Senator Jeremy Cooney leads as primary sponsor, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors. The bill targets drivers who threaten highway workers, seeking to make work zones less deadly. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 9490,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-16
Sanders Supports Queens Express Bus Expansion Boosting Safety▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-05-16
Sedans Crash at Foch Boulevard Intersection▸Two sedans slammed together on Foch Boulevard. Metal twisted. A 62-year-old driver took the brunt, back bruised, still conscious. Police cite traffic control ignored. Streets in Queens bear the scars.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 16:10 on Foch Boulevard and 135 Street in Queens. The westbound sedan struck the right side doors of the northbound sedan. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, pointing to a driver failing to obey signals or signs. A 62-year-old male driver suffered back contusions and bruises but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left heavy damage on the vehicles’ front and side.
SUV Driver Injury in Multi-Vehicle Van Wyck Crash▸A multi-vehicle collision on Van Wyck Expressway left an SUV driver injured with neck pain and shock. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as key factors. The crash involved two SUVs and a sedan, all traveling southbound.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Van Wyck Expressway around 4:00 AM involving three vehicles: two SUVs and one sedan, all traveling southbound. The driver of a 2019 SUV suffered neck injuries and was in shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors for this driver. The sedan driver was unlicensed, and the vehicles collided with impacts to the left rear bumper of the SUV, right front bumper of the sedan, and right side doors of the other SUV. The police report highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and unsafe lane changes—as central to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Outside Intersection▸A 38-year-old man suffered severe injuries when an SUV traveling east on 134 Street struck him while crossing outside a crosswalk. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian conscious but badly hurt.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured with fractures and dislocations after being struck by a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling east on 134 Street near South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. Although the report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian, no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are explicitly cited. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash but sustained severe bodily injuries. The report highlights the dangers posed by vehicle-pedestrian interactions outside designated crossing areas.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Disregards Traffic Control▸A moped and sedan collided on 133 Street in Queens. The unlicensed moped driver, traveling west, disregarded traffic control, striking a southbound sedan. The moped driver suffered a shoulder contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:18 on 133 Street in Queens. The collision involved a moped traveling west and a sedan traveling south, both striking each other at their center front ends. The moped driver, a 44-year-old male, was unlicensed and committed the error of disregarding traffic control, cited twice as a contributing factor. The driver sustained an upper arm shoulder contusion but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report explicitly notes 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the sole contributing factor, emphasizing driver error on the moped operator's part. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were recorded.
2Queens SUV and Sedan Collide Ignoring Traffic Control▸In Queens, a sedan and an SUV collided at 122 Street and 115 Avenue. The crash injured both drivers, causing shoulder injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as key factors in the violent impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:00 in Queens at 122 Street near 115 Avenue. The collision involved a sedan traveling east and an SUV traveling south. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the SUV was struck on its left side doors by the sedan's center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors in obeying traffic signals and controlling speed. Both drivers, women aged 36, were injured with upper arm and shoulder injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and systemic dangers leading to the crash.
2SUV Fails to Yield, Crushes Two in Queens▸Steel slammed at 120th Street and 107th Avenue. An SUV hit a sedan. Doors buckled. A man’s shoulder crushed. A woman’s body broken. Both survived, conscious. Right-of-way denied. Driver error left pain in Queens.
At 120th Street and 107th Avenue in Queens, a Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. Metal screamed. Doors buckled.' A 26-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his shoulder. A 30-year-old woman endured injuries across her body. Both remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. The report states, 'The right-of-way was not given.' No contributing factors are listed for the victims. The crash shows the harm when drivers deny the right-of-way at city intersections.
4Sedans Crash at 116 Street, Four Hurt▸Two sedans slammed together at 116 Street and 149 Avenue. Four people inside suffered full-body injuries. Police cite traffic control disregard and inexperience. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 116 Street and 149 Avenue in Queens around 5:00 PM. Both drivers and two passengers were injured, all conscious with internal, full-body injuries. The northbound sedan was struck on its right side doors; the westbound sedan took the hit on its front end. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. All occupants wore seat belts or had airbags deploy. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lack experience, leaving four people hurt.
Two Sedans Collide on Queens Avenue▸Two sedans crashed head-on at North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The 67-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:17 on North Conduit Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and south. The 67-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering a head injury and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The collision involved a failure to obey traffic controls and driver distraction, highlighting systemic dangers at this location. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Sedan Collision on Queens 115 Avenue▸Two sedans collided on 115 Avenue in Queens at 5:50 p.m. One driver suffered full-body injuries but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The impact involved a left rear quarter panel and center back end damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 17:50. The collision involved two sedans, one making a left turn and the other traveling westbound. The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. One male driver, age 28, was injured with bodily trauma affecting his entire body but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center back end of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver error related to disregarding traffic control as the primary cause of the crash.
2Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Child▸Sedan driver failed to yield on Liberty Avenue. Crash left driver and 9-year-old girl with head injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts. Impact and improper lane use marked the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north near 120 Street and Liberty Avenue was involved in a crash at 17:43. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way and engaged in improper passing or lane usage. She suffered head injuries and contusions, as did her 9-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat. Both experienced shock and were restrained by lap belts. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
3Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Three Injured▸A westbound sedan struck a northbound sedan at 109 Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered whiplash and shock, with head, chest, and back injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and north. The westbound sedan, driven by a 31-year-old female, collided front-center with the northbound sedan's right front bumper. The driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and two passengers, ages 13 and 54, sustained chest and back injuries respectively, all experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles and specifically notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the westbound driver. Additionally, illegal drug use was cited as a contributing factor for the passengers in the northbound vehicle. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Truck on Belt Parkway▸A sedan struck the rear of a stopped flat rack truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries including abrasions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and lighting defects as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on Belt Parkway when a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2005 flat rack truck. The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old woman, and her 76-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and whiplash respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Lighting Defects' as contributing factors to the collision. The truck was stopped in traffic at the time, and the point of impact was the sedan's center front end against the truck's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error and vehicle lighting issues as primary causes.
2SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on North Conduit Avenue▸A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.
Anderson Questions Neighborhood Congestion Increase From Pricing Plan▸Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-04-06
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Two SUVs collided on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The crash, caused by a driver disregarding traffic control, injured a 37-year-old male driver and a 45-year-old female passenger. Both suffered moderate injuries to neck and shoulder areas.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on North Conduit Avenue in Queens at 13:48. Two SUVs traveling west collided when one vehicle was merging and the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left side doors of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The 37-year-old male driver sustained a neck injury, and the 45-year-old female front passenger suffered an upper arm and shoulder injury. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims. The collision highlights the dangers of ignoring traffic controls in vehicle interactions.
Rear-End Crash on Belt Parkway Injures Driver▸Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway when one driver followed too closely and drove at unsafe speed. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s left rear bumper. A 64-year-old female driver suffered internal injuries to her entire body, conscious but hurt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway involving two sedans traveling westbound. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 64-year-old female, was injured with internal injuries affecting her entire body. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to this driver. The rear vehicle impacted the left rear bumper of the front sedan, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the collision. The report does not list any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The collision highlights driver errors in maintaining safe following distance and speed on a busy highway.
SUV Turns Wrong, Crushes Baby Girl Crossing▸A southbound SUV turned wrong at 109th and 103rd. Its front bumper struck a baby girl crossing with the light. Her body was crushed. She lay in shock on the pavement, beneath the afternoon sun. The driver failed to yield.
According to the police report, a southbound SUV at the corner of 109th Street and 103rd Avenue turned improperly and struck a baby girl who was crossing with the signal. The report states, 'A southbound SUV turned wrong. The front bumper struck a baby girl crossing with the light. Her body was crushed.' The child suffered crush injuries to her entire body and was left in shock on the pavement. The police report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The victim was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver error and failure to yield to vulnerable road users.
S 9490Addabbo co-sponsors bill raising penalties for endangering highway workers.▸Senate bill S 9490 raises penalties for endangering highway workers. It pushes work zone safety and funds more enforcement. Lawmakers move to shield workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 9490 was introduced on May 16, 2024, and is at the sponsorship stage. The bill aims to 'increase penalties for endangerment of a highway worker; promote work zone safety awareness; establish a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement.' Senator Jeremy Cooney leads as primary sponsor, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors. The bill targets drivers who threaten highway workers, seeking to make work zones less deadly. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 9490,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-16
Sanders Supports Queens Express Bus Expansion Boosting Safety▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-05-16
Sedans Crash at Foch Boulevard Intersection▸Two sedans slammed together on Foch Boulevard. Metal twisted. A 62-year-old driver took the brunt, back bruised, still conscious. Police cite traffic control ignored. Streets in Queens bear the scars.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 16:10 on Foch Boulevard and 135 Street in Queens. The westbound sedan struck the right side doors of the northbound sedan. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, pointing to a driver failing to obey signals or signs. A 62-year-old male driver suffered back contusions and bruises but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left heavy damage on the vehicles’ front and side.
SUV Driver Injury in Multi-Vehicle Van Wyck Crash▸A multi-vehicle collision on Van Wyck Expressway left an SUV driver injured with neck pain and shock. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as key factors. The crash involved two SUVs and a sedan, all traveling southbound.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Van Wyck Expressway around 4:00 AM involving three vehicles: two SUVs and one sedan, all traveling southbound. The driver of a 2019 SUV suffered neck injuries and was in shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors for this driver. The sedan driver was unlicensed, and the vehicles collided with impacts to the left rear bumper of the SUV, right front bumper of the sedan, and right side doors of the other SUV. The police report highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and unsafe lane changes—as central to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Outside Intersection▸A 38-year-old man suffered severe injuries when an SUV traveling east on 134 Street struck him while crossing outside a crosswalk. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian conscious but badly hurt.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured with fractures and dislocations after being struck by a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling east on 134 Street near South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. Although the report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian, no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are explicitly cited. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash but sustained severe bodily injuries. The report highlights the dangers posed by vehicle-pedestrian interactions outside designated crossing areas.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Disregards Traffic Control▸A moped and sedan collided on 133 Street in Queens. The unlicensed moped driver, traveling west, disregarded traffic control, striking a southbound sedan. The moped driver suffered a shoulder contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:18 on 133 Street in Queens. The collision involved a moped traveling west and a sedan traveling south, both striking each other at their center front ends. The moped driver, a 44-year-old male, was unlicensed and committed the error of disregarding traffic control, cited twice as a contributing factor. The driver sustained an upper arm shoulder contusion but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report explicitly notes 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the sole contributing factor, emphasizing driver error on the moped operator's part. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were recorded.
2Queens SUV and Sedan Collide Ignoring Traffic Control▸In Queens, a sedan and an SUV collided at 122 Street and 115 Avenue. The crash injured both drivers, causing shoulder injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as key factors in the violent impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:00 in Queens at 122 Street near 115 Avenue. The collision involved a sedan traveling east and an SUV traveling south. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the SUV was struck on its left side doors by the sedan's center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors in obeying traffic signals and controlling speed. Both drivers, women aged 36, were injured with upper arm and shoulder injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and systemic dangers leading to the crash.
2SUV Fails to Yield, Crushes Two in Queens▸Steel slammed at 120th Street and 107th Avenue. An SUV hit a sedan. Doors buckled. A man’s shoulder crushed. A woman’s body broken. Both survived, conscious. Right-of-way denied. Driver error left pain in Queens.
At 120th Street and 107th Avenue in Queens, a Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. Metal screamed. Doors buckled.' A 26-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his shoulder. A 30-year-old woman endured injuries across her body. Both remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. The report states, 'The right-of-way was not given.' No contributing factors are listed for the victims. The crash shows the harm when drivers deny the right-of-way at city intersections.
4Sedans Crash at 116 Street, Four Hurt▸Two sedans slammed together at 116 Street and 149 Avenue. Four people inside suffered full-body injuries. Police cite traffic control disregard and inexperience. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 116 Street and 149 Avenue in Queens around 5:00 PM. Both drivers and two passengers were injured, all conscious with internal, full-body injuries. The northbound sedan was struck on its right side doors; the westbound sedan took the hit on its front end. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. All occupants wore seat belts or had airbags deploy. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lack experience, leaving four people hurt.
Two Sedans Collide on Queens Avenue▸Two sedans crashed head-on at North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The 67-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:17 on North Conduit Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and south. The 67-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering a head injury and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The collision involved a failure to obey traffic controls and driver distraction, highlighting systemic dangers at this location. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Sedan Collision on Queens 115 Avenue▸Two sedans collided on 115 Avenue in Queens at 5:50 p.m. One driver suffered full-body injuries but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The impact involved a left rear quarter panel and center back end damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 17:50. The collision involved two sedans, one making a left turn and the other traveling westbound. The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. One male driver, age 28, was injured with bodily trauma affecting his entire body but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center back end of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver error related to disregarding traffic control as the primary cause of the crash.
2Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Child▸Sedan driver failed to yield on Liberty Avenue. Crash left driver and 9-year-old girl with head injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts. Impact and improper lane use marked the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north near 120 Street and Liberty Avenue was involved in a crash at 17:43. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way and engaged in improper passing or lane usage. She suffered head injuries and contusions, as did her 9-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat. Both experienced shock and were restrained by lap belts. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
3Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Three Injured▸A westbound sedan struck a northbound sedan at 109 Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered whiplash and shock, with head, chest, and back injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and north. The westbound sedan, driven by a 31-year-old female, collided front-center with the northbound sedan's right front bumper. The driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and two passengers, ages 13 and 54, sustained chest and back injuries respectively, all experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles and specifically notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the westbound driver. Additionally, illegal drug use was cited as a contributing factor for the passengers in the northbound vehicle. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Truck on Belt Parkway▸A sedan struck the rear of a stopped flat rack truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries including abrasions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and lighting defects as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on Belt Parkway when a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2005 flat rack truck. The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old woman, and her 76-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and whiplash respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Lighting Defects' as contributing factors to the collision. The truck was stopped in traffic at the time, and the point of impact was the sedan's center front end against the truck's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error and vehicle lighting issues as primary causes.
2SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on North Conduit Avenue▸A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.
Anderson Questions Neighborhood Congestion Increase From Pricing Plan▸Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-04-06
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway when one driver followed too closely and drove at unsafe speed. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s left rear bumper. A 64-year-old female driver suffered internal injuries to her entire body, conscious but hurt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway involving two sedans traveling westbound. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 64-year-old female, was injured with internal injuries affecting her entire body. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to this driver. The rear vehicle impacted the left rear bumper of the front sedan, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the collision. The report does not list any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The collision highlights driver errors in maintaining safe following distance and speed on a busy highway.
SUV Turns Wrong, Crushes Baby Girl Crossing▸A southbound SUV turned wrong at 109th and 103rd. Its front bumper struck a baby girl crossing with the light. Her body was crushed. She lay in shock on the pavement, beneath the afternoon sun. The driver failed to yield.
According to the police report, a southbound SUV at the corner of 109th Street and 103rd Avenue turned improperly and struck a baby girl who was crossing with the signal. The report states, 'A southbound SUV turned wrong. The front bumper struck a baby girl crossing with the light. Her body was crushed.' The child suffered crush injuries to her entire body and was left in shock on the pavement. The police report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The victim was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver error and failure to yield to vulnerable road users.
S 9490Addabbo co-sponsors bill raising penalties for endangering highway workers.▸Senate bill S 9490 raises penalties for endangering highway workers. It pushes work zone safety and funds more enforcement. Lawmakers move to shield workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 9490 was introduced on May 16, 2024, and is at the sponsorship stage. The bill aims to 'increase penalties for endangerment of a highway worker; promote work zone safety awareness; establish a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement.' Senator Jeremy Cooney leads as primary sponsor, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors. The bill targets drivers who threaten highway workers, seeking to make work zones less deadly. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 9490,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-16
Sanders Supports Queens Express Bus Expansion Boosting Safety▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-05-16
Sedans Crash at Foch Boulevard Intersection▸Two sedans slammed together on Foch Boulevard. Metal twisted. A 62-year-old driver took the brunt, back bruised, still conscious. Police cite traffic control ignored. Streets in Queens bear the scars.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 16:10 on Foch Boulevard and 135 Street in Queens. The westbound sedan struck the right side doors of the northbound sedan. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, pointing to a driver failing to obey signals or signs. A 62-year-old male driver suffered back contusions and bruises but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left heavy damage on the vehicles’ front and side.
SUV Driver Injury in Multi-Vehicle Van Wyck Crash▸A multi-vehicle collision on Van Wyck Expressway left an SUV driver injured with neck pain and shock. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as key factors. The crash involved two SUVs and a sedan, all traveling southbound.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Van Wyck Expressway around 4:00 AM involving three vehicles: two SUVs and one sedan, all traveling southbound. The driver of a 2019 SUV suffered neck injuries and was in shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors for this driver. The sedan driver was unlicensed, and the vehicles collided with impacts to the left rear bumper of the SUV, right front bumper of the sedan, and right side doors of the other SUV. The police report highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and unsafe lane changes—as central to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Outside Intersection▸A 38-year-old man suffered severe injuries when an SUV traveling east on 134 Street struck him while crossing outside a crosswalk. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian conscious but badly hurt.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured with fractures and dislocations after being struck by a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling east on 134 Street near South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. Although the report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian, no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are explicitly cited. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash but sustained severe bodily injuries. The report highlights the dangers posed by vehicle-pedestrian interactions outside designated crossing areas.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Disregards Traffic Control▸A moped and sedan collided on 133 Street in Queens. The unlicensed moped driver, traveling west, disregarded traffic control, striking a southbound sedan. The moped driver suffered a shoulder contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:18 on 133 Street in Queens. The collision involved a moped traveling west and a sedan traveling south, both striking each other at their center front ends. The moped driver, a 44-year-old male, was unlicensed and committed the error of disregarding traffic control, cited twice as a contributing factor. The driver sustained an upper arm shoulder contusion but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report explicitly notes 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the sole contributing factor, emphasizing driver error on the moped operator's part. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were recorded.
2Queens SUV and Sedan Collide Ignoring Traffic Control▸In Queens, a sedan and an SUV collided at 122 Street and 115 Avenue. The crash injured both drivers, causing shoulder injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as key factors in the violent impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:00 in Queens at 122 Street near 115 Avenue. The collision involved a sedan traveling east and an SUV traveling south. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the SUV was struck on its left side doors by the sedan's center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors in obeying traffic signals and controlling speed. Both drivers, women aged 36, were injured with upper arm and shoulder injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and systemic dangers leading to the crash.
2SUV Fails to Yield, Crushes Two in Queens▸Steel slammed at 120th Street and 107th Avenue. An SUV hit a sedan. Doors buckled. A man’s shoulder crushed. A woman’s body broken. Both survived, conscious. Right-of-way denied. Driver error left pain in Queens.
At 120th Street and 107th Avenue in Queens, a Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. Metal screamed. Doors buckled.' A 26-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his shoulder. A 30-year-old woman endured injuries across her body. Both remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. The report states, 'The right-of-way was not given.' No contributing factors are listed for the victims. The crash shows the harm when drivers deny the right-of-way at city intersections.
4Sedans Crash at 116 Street, Four Hurt▸Two sedans slammed together at 116 Street and 149 Avenue. Four people inside suffered full-body injuries. Police cite traffic control disregard and inexperience. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 116 Street and 149 Avenue in Queens around 5:00 PM. Both drivers and two passengers were injured, all conscious with internal, full-body injuries. The northbound sedan was struck on its right side doors; the westbound sedan took the hit on its front end. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. All occupants wore seat belts or had airbags deploy. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lack experience, leaving four people hurt.
Two Sedans Collide on Queens Avenue▸Two sedans crashed head-on at North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The 67-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:17 on North Conduit Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and south. The 67-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering a head injury and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The collision involved a failure to obey traffic controls and driver distraction, highlighting systemic dangers at this location. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Sedan Collision on Queens 115 Avenue▸Two sedans collided on 115 Avenue in Queens at 5:50 p.m. One driver suffered full-body injuries but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The impact involved a left rear quarter panel and center back end damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 17:50. The collision involved two sedans, one making a left turn and the other traveling westbound. The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. One male driver, age 28, was injured with bodily trauma affecting his entire body but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center back end of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver error related to disregarding traffic control as the primary cause of the crash.
2Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Child▸Sedan driver failed to yield on Liberty Avenue. Crash left driver and 9-year-old girl with head injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts. Impact and improper lane use marked the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north near 120 Street and Liberty Avenue was involved in a crash at 17:43. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way and engaged in improper passing or lane usage. She suffered head injuries and contusions, as did her 9-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat. Both experienced shock and were restrained by lap belts. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
3Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Three Injured▸A westbound sedan struck a northbound sedan at 109 Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered whiplash and shock, with head, chest, and back injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and north. The westbound sedan, driven by a 31-year-old female, collided front-center with the northbound sedan's right front bumper. The driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and two passengers, ages 13 and 54, sustained chest and back injuries respectively, all experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles and specifically notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the westbound driver. Additionally, illegal drug use was cited as a contributing factor for the passengers in the northbound vehicle. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Truck on Belt Parkway▸A sedan struck the rear of a stopped flat rack truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries including abrasions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and lighting defects as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on Belt Parkway when a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2005 flat rack truck. The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old woman, and her 76-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and whiplash respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Lighting Defects' as contributing factors to the collision. The truck was stopped in traffic at the time, and the point of impact was the sedan's center front end against the truck's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error and vehicle lighting issues as primary causes.
2SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on North Conduit Avenue▸A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.
Anderson Questions Neighborhood Congestion Increase From Pricing Plan▸Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-04-06
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
A southbound SUV turned wrong at 109th and 103rd. Its front bumper struck a baby girl crossing with the light. Her body was crushed. She lay in shock on the pavement, beneath the afternoon sun. The driver failed to yield.
According to the police report, a southbound SUV at the corner of 109th Street and 103rd Avenue turned improperly and struck a baby girl who was crossing with the signal. The report states, 'A southbound SUV turned wrong. The front bumper struck a baby girl crossing with the light. Her body was crushed.' The child suffered crush injuries to her entire body and was left in shock on the pavement. The police report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The victim was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver error and failure to yield to vulnerable road users.
S 9490Addabbo co-sponsors bill raising penalties for endangering highway workers.▸Senate bill S 9490 raises penalties for endangering highway workers. It pushes work zone safety and funds more enforcement. Lawmakers move to shield workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 9490 was introduced on May 16, 2024, and is at the sponsorship stage. The bill aims to 'increase penalties for endangerment of a highway worker; promote work zone safety awareness; establish a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement.' Senator Jeremy Cooney leads as primary sponsor, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors. The bill targets drivers who threaten highway workers, seeking to make work zones less deadly. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 9490,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-16
Sanders Supports Queens Express Bus Expansion Boosting Safety▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-05-16
Sedans Crash at Foch Boulevard Intersection▸Two sedans slammed together on Foch Boulevard. Metal twisted. A 62-year-old driver took the brunt, back bruised, still conscious. Police cite traffic control ignored. Streets in Queens bear the scars.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 16:10 on Foch Boulevard and 135 Street in Queens. The westbound sedan struck the right side doors of the northbound sedan. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, pointing to a driver failing to obey signals or signs. A 62-year-old male driver suffered back contusions and bruises but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left heavy damage on the vehicles’ front and side.
SUV Driver Injury in Multi-Vehicle Van Wyck Crash▸A multi-vehicle collision on Van Wyck Expressway left an SUV driver injured with neck pain and shock. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as key factors. The crash involved two SUVs and a sedan, all traveling southbound.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Van Wyck Expressway around 4:00 AM involving three vehicles: two SUVs and one sedan, all traveling southbound. The driver of a 2019 SUV suffered neck injuries and was in shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors for this driver. The sedan driver was unlicensed, and the vehicles collided with impacts to the left rear bumper of the SUV, right front bumper of the sedan, and right side doors of the other SUV. The police report highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and unsafe lane changes—as central to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Outside Intersection▸A 38-year-old man suffered severe injuries when an SUV traveling east on 134 Street struck him while crossing outside a crosswalk. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian conscious but badly hurt.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured with fractures and dislocations after being struck by a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling east on 134 Street near South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. Although the report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian, no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are explicitly cited. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash but sustained severe bodily injuries. The report highlights the dangers posed by vehicle-pedestrian interactions outside designated crossing areas.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Disregards Traffic Control▸A moped and sedan collided on 133 Street in Queens. The unlicensed moped driver, traveling west, disregarded traffic control, striking a southbound sedan. The moped driver suffered a shoulder contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:18 on 133 Street in Queens. The collision involved a moped traveling west and a sedan traveling south, both striking each other at their center front ends. The moped driver, a 44-year-old male, was unlicensed and committed the error of disregarding traffic control, cited twice as a contributing factor. The driver sustained an upper arm shoulder contusion but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report explicitly notes 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the sole contributing factor, emphasizing driver error on the moped operator's part. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were recorded.
2Queens SUV and Sedan Collide Ignoring Traffic Control▸In Queens, a sedan and an SUV collided at 122 Street and 115 Avenue. The crash injured both drivers, causing shoulder injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as key factors in the violent impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:00 in Queens at 122 Street near 115 Avenue. The collision involved a sedan traveling east and an SUV traveling south. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the SUV was struck on its left side doors by the sedan's center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors in obeying traffic signals and controlling speed. Both drivers, women aged 36, were injured with upper arm and shoulder injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and systemic dangers leading to the crash.
2SUV Fails to Yield, Crushes Two in Queens▸Steel slammed at 120th Street and 107th Avenue. An SUV hit a sedan. Doors buckled. A man’s shoulder crushed. A woman’s body broken. Both survived, conscious. Right-of-way denied. Driver error left pain in Queens.
At 120th Street and 107th Avenue in Queens, a Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. Metal screamed. Doors buckled.' A 26-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his shoulder. A 30-year-old woman endured injuries across her body. Both remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. The report states, 'The right-of-way was not given.' No contributing factors are listed for the victims. The crash shows the harm when drivers deny the right-of-way at city intersections.
4Sedans Crash at 116 Street, Four Hurt▸Two sedans slammed together at 116 Street and 149 Avenue. Four people inside suffered full-body injuries. Police cite traffic control disregard and inexperience. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 116 Street and 149 Avenue in Queens around 5:00 PM. Both drivers and two passengers were injured, all conscious with internal, full-body injuries. The northbound sedan was struck on its right side doors; the westbound sedan took the hit on its front end. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. All occupants wore seat belts or had airbags deploy. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lack experience, leaving four people hurt.
Two Sedans Collide on Queens Avenue▸Two sedans crashed head-on at North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The 67-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:17 on North Conduit Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and south. The 67-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering a head injury and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The collision involved a failure to obey traffic controls and driver distraction, highlighting systemic dangers at this location. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Sedan Collision on Queens 115 Avenue▸Two sedans collided on 115 Avenue in Queens at 5:50 p.m. One driver suffered full-body injuries but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The impact involved a left rear quarter panel and center back end damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 17:50. The collision involved two sedans, one making a left turn and the other traveling westbound. The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. One male driver, age 28, was injured with bodily trauma affecting his entire body but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center back end of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver error related to disregarding traffic control as the primary cause of the crash.
2Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Child▸Sedan driver failed to yield on Liberty Avenue. Crash left driver and 9-year-old girl with head injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts. Impact and improper lane use marked the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north near 120 Street and Liberty Avenue was involved in a crash at 17:43. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way and engaged in improper passing or lane usage. She suffered head injuries and contusions, as did her 9-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat. Both experienced shock and were restrained by lap belts. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
3Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Three Injured▸A westbound sedan struck a northbound sedan at 109 Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered whiplash and shock, with head, chest, and back injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and north. The westbound sedan, driven by a 31-year-old female, collided front-center with the northbound sedan's right front bumper. The driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and two passengers, ages 13 and 54, sustained chest and back injuries respectively, all experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles and specifically notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the westbound driver. Additionally, illegal drug use was cited as a contributing factor for the passengers in the northbound vehicle. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Truck on Belt Parkway▸A sedan struck the rear of a stopped flat rack truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries including abrasions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and lighting defects as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on Belt Parkway when a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2005 flat rack truck. The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old woman, and her 76-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and whiplash respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Lighting Defects' as contributing factors to the collision. The truck was stopped in traffic at the time, and the point of impact was the sedan's center front end against the truck's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error and vehicle lighting issues as primary causes.
2SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on North Conduit Avenue▸A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.
Anderson Questions Neighborhood Congestion Increase From Pricing Plan▸Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-04-06
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Senate bill S 9490 raises penalties for endangering highway workers. It pushes work zone safety and funds more enforcement. Lawmakers move to shield workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 9490 was introduced on May 16, 2024, and is at the sponsorship stage. The bill aims to 'increase penalties for endangerment of a highway worker; promote work zone safety awareness; establish a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement.' Senator Jeremy Cooney leads as primary sponsor, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors. The bill targets drivers who threaten highway workers, seeking to make work zones less deadly. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 9490, Open States, Published 2024-05-16
Sanders Supports Queens Express Bus Expansion Boosting Safety▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-05-16
Sedans Crash at Foch Boulevard Intersection▸Two sedans slammed together on Foch Boulevard. Metal twisted. A 62-year-old driver took the brunt, back bruised, still conscious. Police cite traffic control ignored. Streets in Queens bear the scars.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 16:10 on Foch Boulevard and 135 Street in Queens. The westbound sedan struck the right side doors of the northbound sedan. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, pointing to a driver failing to obey signals or signs. A 62-year-old male driver suffered back contusions and bruises but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left heavy damage on the vehicles’ front and side.
SUV Driver Injury in Multi-Vehicle Van Wyck Crash▸A multi-vehicle collision on Van Wyck Expressway left an SUV driver injured with neck pain and shock. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as key factors. The crash involved two SUVs and a sedan, all traveling southbound.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Van Wyck Expressway around 4:00 AM involving three vehicles: two SUVs and one sedan, all traveling southbound. The driver of a 2019 SUV suffered neck injuries and was in shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors for this driver. The sedan driver was unlicensed, and the vehicles collided with impacts to the left rear bumper of the SUV, right front bumper of the sedan, and right side doors of the other SUV. The police report highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and unsafe lane changes—as central to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Outside Intersection▸A 38-year-old man suffered severe injuries when an SUV traveling east on 134 Street struck him while crossing outside a crosswalk. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian conscious but badly hurt.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured with fractures and dislocations after being struck by a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling east on 134 Street near South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. Although the report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian, no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are explicitly cited. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash but sustained severe bodily injuries. The report highlights the dangers posed by vehicle-pedestrian interactions outside designated crossing areas.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Disregards Traffic Control▸A moped and sedan collided on 133 Street in Queens. The unlicensed moped driver, traveling west, disregarded traffic control, striking a southbound sedan. The moped driver suffered a shoulder contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:18 on 133 Street in Queens. The collision involved a moped traveling west and a sedan traveling south, both striking each other at their center front ends. The moped driver, a 44-year-old male, was unlicensed and committed the error of disregarding traffic control, cited twice as a contributing factor. The driver sustained an upper arm shoulder contusion but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report explicitly notes 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the sole contributing factor, emphasizing driver error on the moped operator's part. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were recorded.
2Queens SUV and Sedan Collide Ignoring Traffic Control▸In Queens, a sedan and an SUV collided at 122 Street and 115 Avenue. The crash injured both drivers, causing shoulder injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as key factors in the violent impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:00 in Queens at 122 Street near 115 Avenue. The collision involved a sedan traveling east and an SUV traveling south. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the SUV was struck on its left side doors by the sedan's center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors in obeying traffic signals and controlling speed. Both drivers, women aged 36, were injured with upper arm and shoulder injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and systemic dangers leading to the crash.
2SUV Fails to Yield, Crushes Two in Queens▸Steel slammed at 120th Street and 107th Avenue. An SUV hit a sedan. Doors buckled. A man’s shoulder crushed. A woman’s body broken. Both survived, conscious. Right-of-way denied. Driver error left pain in Queens.
At 120th Street and 107th Avenue in Queens, a Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. Metal screamed. Doors buckled.' A 26-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his shoulder. A 30-year-old woman endured injuries across her body. Both remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. The report states, 'The right-of-way was not given.' No contributing factors are listed for the victims. The crash shows the harm when drivers deny the right-of-way at city intersections.
4Sedans Crash at 116 Street, Four Hurt▸Two sedans slammed together at 116 Street and 149 Avenue. Four people inside suffered full-body injuries. Police cite traffic control disregard and inexperience. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 116 Street and 149 Avenue in Queens around 5:00 PM. Both drivers and two passengers were injured, all conscious with internal, full-body injuries. The northbound sedan was struck on its right side doors; the westbound sedan took the hit on its front end. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. All occupants wore seat belts or had airbags deploy. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lack experience, leaving four people hurt.
Two Sedans Collide on Queens Avenue▸Two sedans crashed head-on at North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The 67-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:17 on North Conduit Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and south. The 67-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering a head injury and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The collision involved a failure to obey traffic controls and driver distraction, highlighting systemic dangers at this location. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Sedan Collision on Queens 115 Avenue▸Two sedans collided on 115 Avenue in Queens at 5:50 p.m. One driver suffered full-body injuries but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The impact involved a left rear quarter panel and center back end damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 17:50. The collision involved two sedans, one making a left turn and the other traveling westbound. The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. One male driver, age 28, was injured with bodily trauma affecting his entire body but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center back end of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver error related to disregarding traffic control as the primary cause of the crash.
2Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Child▸Sedan driver failed to yield on Liberty Avenue. Crash left driver and 9-year-old girl with head injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts. Impact and improper lane use marked the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north near 120 Street and Liberty Avenue was involved in a crash at 17:43. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way and engaged in improper passing or lane usage. She suffered head injuries and contusions, as did her 9-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat. Both experienced shock and were restrained by lap belts. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
3Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Three Injured▸A westbound sedan struck a northbound sedan at 109 Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered whiplash and shock, with head, chest, and back injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and north. The westbound sedan, driven by a 31-year-old female, collided front-center with the northbound sedan's right front bumper. The driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and two passengers, ages 13 and 54, sustained chest and back injuries respectively, all experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles and specifically notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the westbound driver. Additionally, illegal drug use was cited as a contributing factor for the passengers in the northbound vehicle. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Truck on Belt Parkway▸A sedan struck the rear of a stopped flat rack truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries including abrasions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and lighting defects as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on Belt Parkway when a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2005 flat rack truck. The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old woman, and her 76-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and whiplash respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Lighting Defects' as contributing factors to the collision. The truck was stopped in traffic at the time, and the point of impact was the sedan's center front end against the truck's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error and vehicle lighting issues as primary causes.
2SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on North Conduit Avenue▸A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.
Anderson Questions Neighborhood Congestion Increase From Pricing Plan▸Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-04-06
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
- Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins, nypost.com, Published 2024-05-16
Sedans Crash at Foch Boulevard Intersection▸Two sedans slammed together on Foch Boulevard. Metal twisted. A 62-year-old driver took the brunt, back bruised, still conscious. Police cite traffic control ignored. Streets in Queens bear the scars.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 16:10 on Foch Boulevard and 135 Street in Queens. The westbound sedan struck the right side doors of the northbound sedan. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, pointing to a driver failing to obey signals or signs. A 62-year-old male driver suffered back contusions and bruises but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left heavy damage on the vehicles’ front and side.
SUV Driver Injury in Multi-Vehicle Van Wyck Crash▸A multi-vehicle collision on Van Wyck Expressway left an SUV driver injured with neck pain and shock. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as key factors. The crash involved two SUVs and a sedan, all traveling southbound.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Van Wyck Expressway around 4:00 AM involving three vehicles: two SUVs and one sedan, all traveling southbound. The driver of a 2019 SUV suffered neck injuries and was in shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors for this driver. The sedan driver was unlicensed, and the vehicles collided with impacts to the left rear bumper of the SUV, right front bumper of the sedan, and right side doors of the other SUV. The police report highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and unsafe lane changes—as central to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Outside Intersection▸A 38-year-old man suffered severe injuries when an SUV traveling east on 134 Street struck him while crossing outside a crosswalk. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian conscious but badly hurt.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured with fractures and dislocations after being struck by a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling east on 134 Street near South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. Although the report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian, no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are explicitly cited. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash but sustained severe bodily injuries. The report highlights the dangers posed by vehicle-pedestrian interactions outside designated crossing areas.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Disregards Traffic Control▸A moped and sedan collided on 133 Street in Queens. The unlicensed moped driver, traveling west, disregarded traffic control, striking a southbound sedan. The moped driver suffered a shoulder contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:18 on 133 Street in Queens. The collision involved a moped traveling west and a sedan traveling south, both striking each other at their center front ends. The moped driver, a 44-year-old male, was unlicensed and committed the error of disregarding traffic control, cited twice as a contributing factor. The driver sustained an upper arm shoulder contusion but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report explicitly notes 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the sole contributing factor, emphasizing driver error on the moped operator's part. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were recorded.
2Queens SUV and Sedan Collide Ignoring Traffic Control▸In Queens, a sedan and an SUV collided at 122 Street and 115 Avenue. The crash injured both drivers, causing shoulder injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as key factors in the violent impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:00 in Queens at 122 Street near 115 Avenue. The collision involved a sedan traveling east and an SUV traveling south. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the SUV was struck on its left side doors by the sedan's center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors in obeying traffic signals and controlling speed. Both drivers, women aged 36, were injured with upper arm and shoulder injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and systemic dangers leading to the crash.
2SUV Fails to Yield, Crushes Two in Queens▸Steel slammed at 120th Street and 107th Avenue. An SUV hit a sedan. Doors buckled. A man’s shoulder crushed. A woman’s body broken. Both survived, conscious. Right-of-way denied. Driver error left pain in Queens.
At 120th Street and 107th Avenue in Queens, a Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. Metal screamed. Doors buckled.' A 26-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his shoulder. A 30-year-old woman endured injuries across her body. Both remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. The report states, 'The right-of-way was not given.' No contributing factors are listed for the victims. The crash shows the harm when drivers deny the right-of-way at city intersections.
4Sedans Crash at 116 Street, Four Hurt▸Two sedans slammed together at 116 Street and 149 Avenue. Four people inside suffered full-body injuries. Police cite traffic control disregard and inexperience. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 116 Street and 149 Avenue in Queens around 5:00 PM. Both drivers and two passengers were injured, all conscious with internal, full-body injuries. The northbound sedan was struck on its right side doors; the westbound sedan took the hit on its front end. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. All occupants wore seat belts or had airbags deploy. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lack experience, leaving four people hurt.
Two Sedans Collide on Queens Avenue▸Two sedans crashed head-on at North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The 67-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:17 on North Conduit Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and south. The 67-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering a head injury and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The collision involved a failure to obey traffic controls and driver distraction, highlighting systemic dangers at this location. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Sedan Collision on Queens 115 Avenue▸Two sedans collided on 115 Avenue in Queens at 5:50 p.m. One driver suffered full-body injuries but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The impact involved a left rear quarter panel and center back end damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 17:50. The collision involved two sedans, one making a left turn and the other traveling westbound. The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. One male driver, age 28, was injured with bodily trauma affecting his entire body but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center back end of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver error related to disregarding traffic control as the primary cause of the crash.
2Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Child▸Sedan driver failed to yield on Liberty Avenue. Crash left driver and 9-year-old girl with head injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts. Impact and improper lane use marked the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north near 120 Street and Liberty Avenue was involved in a crash at 17:43. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way and engaged in improper passing or lane usage. She suffered head injuries and contusions, as did her 9-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat. Both experienced shock and were restrained by lap belts. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
3Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Three Injured▸A westbound sedan struck a northbound sedan at 109 Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered whiplash and shock, with head, chest, and back injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and north. The westbound sedan, driven by a 31-year-old female, collided front-center with the northbound sedan's right front bumper. The driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and two passengers, ages 13 and 54, sustained chest and back injuries respectively, all experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles and specifically notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the westbound driver. Additionally, illegal drug use was cited as a contributing factor for the passengers in the northbound vehicle. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Truck on Belt Parkway▸A sedan struck the rear of a stopped flat rack truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries including abrasions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and lighting defects as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on Belt Parkway when a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2005 flat rack truck. The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old woman, and her 76-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and whiplash respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Lighting Defects' as contributing factors to the collision. The truck was stopped in traffic at the time, and the point of impact was the sedan's center front end against the truck's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error and vehicle lighting issues as primary causes.
2SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on North Conduit Avenue▸A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.
Anderson Questions Neighborhood Congestion Increase From Pricing Plan▸Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-04-06
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Two sedans slammed together on Foch Boulevard. Metal twisted. A 62-year-old driver took the brunt, back bruised, still conscious. Police cite traffic control ignored. Streets in Queens bear the scars.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 16:10 on Foch Boulevard and 135 Street in Queens. The westbound sedan struck the right side doors of the northbound sedan. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, pointing to a driver failing to obey signals or signs. A 62-year-old male driver suffered back contusions and bruises but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left heavy damage on the vehicles’ front and side.
SUV Driver Injury in Multi-Vehicle Van Wyck Crash▸A multi-vehicle collision on Van Wyck Expressway left an SUV driver injured with neck pain and shock. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as key factors. The crash involved two SUVs and a sedan, all traveling southbound.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Van Wyck Expressway around 4:00 AM involving three vehicles: two SUVs and one sedan, all traveling southbound. The driver of a 2019 SUV suffered neck injuries and was in shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors for this driver. The sedan driver was unlicensed, and the vehicles collided with impacts to the left rear bumper of the SUV, right front bumper of the sedan, and right side doors of the other SUV. The police report highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and unsafe lane changes—as central to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Outside Intersection▸A 38-year-old man suffered severe injuries when an SUV traveling east on 134 Street struck him while crossing outside a crosswalk. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian conscious but badly hurt.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured with fractures and dislocations after being struck by a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling east on 134 Street near South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. Although the report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian, no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are explicitly cited. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash but sustained severe bodily injuries. The report highlights the dangers posed by vehicle-pedestrian interactions outside designated crossing areas.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Disregards Traffic Control▸A moped and sedan collided on 133 Street in Queens. The unlicensed moped driver, traveling west, disregarded traffic control, striking a southbound sedan. The moped driver suffered a shoulder contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:18 on 133 Street in Queens. The collision involved a moped traveling west and a sedan traveling south, both striking each other at their center front ends. The moped driver, a 44-year-old male, was unlicensed and committed the error of disregarding traffic control, cited twice as a contributing factor. The driver sustained an upper arm shoulder contusion but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report explicitly notes 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the sole contributing factor, emphasizing driver error on the moped operator's part. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were recorded.
2Queens SUV and Sedan Collide Ignoring Traffic Control▸In Queens, a sedan and an SUV collided at 122 Street and 115 Avenue. The crash injured both drivers, causing shoulder injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as key factors in the violent impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:00 in Queens at 122 Street near 115 Avenue. The collision involved a sedan traveling east and an SUV traveling south. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the SUV was struck on its left side doors by the sedan's center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors in obeying traffic signals and controlling speed. Both drivers, women aged 36, were injured with upper arm and shoulder injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and systemic dangers leading to the crash.
2SUV Fails to Yield, Crushes Two in Queens▸Steel slammed at 120th Street and 107th Avenue. An SUV hit a sedan. Doors buckled. A man’s shoulder crushed. A woman’s body broken. Both survived, conscious. Right-of-way denied. Driver error left pain in Queens.
At 120th Street and 107th Avenue in Queens, a Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. Metal screamed. Doors buckled.' A 26-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his shoulder. A 30-year-old woman endured injuries across her body. Both remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. The report states, 'The right-of-way was not given.' No contributing factors are listed for the victims. The crash shows the harm when drivers deny the right-of-way at city intersections.
4Sedans Crash at 116 Street, Four Hurt▸Two sedans slammed together at 116 Street and 149 Avenue. Four people inside suffered full-body injuries. Police cite traffic control disregard and inexperience. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 116 Street and 149 Avenue in Queens around 5:00 PM. Both drivers and two passengers were injured, all conscious with internal, full-body injuries. The northbound sedan was struck on its right side doors; the westbound sedan took the hit on its front end. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. All occupants wore seat belts or had airbags deploy. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lack experience, leaving four people hurt.
Two Sedans Collide on Queens Avenue▸Two sedans crashed head-on at North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The 67-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:17 on North Conduit Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and south. The 67-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering a head injury and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The collision involved a failure to obey traffic controls and driver distraction, highlighting systemic dangers at this location. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Sedan Collision on Queens 115 Avenue▸Two sedans collided on 115 Avenue in Queens at 5:50 p.m. One driver suffered full-body injuries but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The impact involved a left rear quarter panel and center back end damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 17:50. The collision involved two sedans, one making a left turn and the other traveling westbound. The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. One male driver, age 28, was injured with bodily trauma affecting his entire body but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center back end of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver error related to disregarding traffic control as the primary cause of the crash.
2Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Child▸Sedan driver failed to yield on Liberty Avenue. Crash left driver and 9-year-old girl with head injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts. Impact and improper lane use marked the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north near 120 Street and Liberty Avenue was involved in a crash at 17:43. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way and engaged in improper passing or lane usage. She suffered head injuries and contusions, as did her 9-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat. Both experienced shock and were restrained by lap belts. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
3Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Three Injured▸A westbound sedan struck a northbound sedan at 109 Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered whiplash and shock, with head, chest, and back injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and north. The westbound sedan, driven by a 31-year-old female, collided front-center with the northbound sedan's right front bumper. The driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and two passengers, ages 13 and 54, sustained chest and back injuries respectively, all experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles and specifically notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the westbound driver. Additionally, illegal drug use was cited as a contributing factor for the passengers in the northbound vehicle. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Truck on Belt Parkway▸A sedan struck the rear of a stopped flat rack truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries including abrasions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and lighting defects as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on Belt Parkway when a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2005 flat rack truck. The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old woman, and her 76-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and whiplash respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Lighting Defects' as contributing factors to the collision. The truck was stopped in traffic at the time, and the point of impact was the sedan's center front end against the truck's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error and vehicle lighting issues as primary causes.
2SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on North Conduit Avenue▸A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.
Anderson Questions Neighborhood Congestion Increase From Pricing Plan▸Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-04-06
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
A multi-vehicle collision on Van Wyck Expressway left an SUV driver injured with neck pain and shock. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as key factors. The crash involved two SUVs and a sedan, all traveling southbound.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Van Wyck Expressway around 4:00 AM involving three vehicles: two SUVs and one sedan, all traveling southbound. The driver of a 2019 SUV suffered neck injuries and was in shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors for this driver. The sedan driver was unlicensed, and the vehicles collided with impacts to the left rear bumper of the SUV, right front bumper of the sedan, and right side doors of the other SUV. The police report highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and unsafe lane changes—as central to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Outside Intersection▸A 38-year-old man suffered severe injuries when an SUV traveling east on 134 Street struck him while crossing outside a crosswalk. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian conscious but badly hurt.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured with fractures and dislocations after being struck by a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling east on 134 Street near South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. Although the report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian, no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are explicitly cited. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash but sustained severe bodily injuries. The report highlights the dangers posed by vehicle-pedestrian interactions outside designated crossing areas.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Disregards Traffic Control▸A moped and sedan collided on 133 Street in Queens. The unlicensed moped driver, traveling west, disregarded traffic control, striking a southbound sedan. The moped driver suffered a shoulder contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:18 on 133 Street in Queens. The collision involved a moped traveling west and a sedan traveling south, both striking each other at their center front ends. The moped driver, a 44-year-old male, was unlicensed and committed the error of disregarding traffic control, cited twice as a contributing factor. The driver sustained an upper arm shoulder contusion but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report explicitly notes 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the sole contributing factor, emphasizing driver error on the moped operator's part. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were recorded.
2Queens SUV and Sedan Collide Ignoring Traffic Control▸In Queens, a sedan and an SUV collided at 122 Street and 115 Avenue. The crash injured both drivers, causing shoulder injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as key factors in the violent impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:00 in Queens at 122 Street near 115 Avenue. The collision involved a sedan traveling east and an SUV traveling south. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the SUV was struck on its left side doors by the sedan's center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors in obeying traffic signals and controlling speed. Both drivers, women aged 36, were injured with upper arm and shoulder injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and systemic dangers leading to the crash.
2SUV Fails to Yield, Crushes Two in Queens▸Steel slammed at 120th Street and 107th Avenue. An SUV hit a sedan. Doors buckled. A man’s shoulder crushed. A woman’s body broken. Both survived, conscious. Right-of-way denied. Driver error left pain in Queens.
At 120th Street and 107th Avenue in Queens, a Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. Metal screamed. Doors buckled.' A 26-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his shoulder. A 30-year-old woman endured injuries across her body. Both remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. The report states, 'The right-of-way was not given.' No contributing factors are listed for the victims. The crash shows the harm when drivers deny the right-of-way at city intersections.
4Sedans Crash at 116 Street, Four Hurt▸Two sedans slammed together at 116 Street and 149 Avenue. Four people inside suffered full-body injuries. Police cite traffic control disregard and inexperience. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 116 Street and 149 Avenue in Queens around 5:00 PM. Both drivers and two passengers were injured, all conscious with internal, full-body injuries. The northbound sedan was struck on its right side doors; the westbound sedan took the hit on its front end. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. All occupants wore seat belts or had airbags deploy. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lack experience, leaving four people hurt.
Two Sedans Collide on Queens Avenue▸Two sedans crashed head-on at North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The 67-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:17 on North Conduit Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and south. The 67-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering a head injury and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The collision involved a failure to obey traffic controls and driver distraction, highlighting systemic dangers at this location. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Sedan Collision on Queens 115 Avenue▸Two sedans collided on 115 Avenue in Queens at 5:50 p.m. One driver suffered full-body injuries but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The impact involved a left rear quarter panel and center back end damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 17:50. The collision involved two sedans, one making a left turn and the other traveling westbound. The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. One male driver, age 28, was injured with bodily trauma affecting his entire body but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center back end of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver error related to disregarding traffic control as the primary cause of the crash.
2Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Child▸Sedan driver failed to yield on Liberty Avenue. Crash left driver and 9-year-old girl with head injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts. Impact and improper lane use marked the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north near 120 Street and Liberty Avenue was involved in a crash at 17:43. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way and engaged in improper passing or lane usage. She suffered head injuries and contusions, as did her 9-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat. Both experienced shock and were restrained by lap belts. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
3Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Three Injured▸A westbound sedan struck a northbound sedan at 109 Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered whiplash and shock, with head, chest, and back injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and north. The westbound sedan, driven by a 31-year-old female, collided front-center with the northbound sedan's right front bumper. The driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and two passengers, ages 13 and 54, sustained chest and back injuries respectively, all experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles and specifically notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the westbound driver. Additionally, illegal drug use was cited as a contributing factor for the passengers in the northbound vehicle. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Truck on Belt Parkway▸A sedan struck the rear of a stopped flat rack truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries including abrasions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and lighting defects as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on Belt Parkway when a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2005 flat rack truck. The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old woman, and her 76-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and whiplash respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Lighting Defects' as contributing factors to the collision. The truck was stopped in traffic at the time, and the point of impact was the sedan's center front end against the truck's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error and vehicle lighting issues as primary causes.
2SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on North Conduit Avenue▸A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.
Anderson Questions Neighborhood Congestion Increase From Pricing Plan▸Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-04-06
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
A 38-year-old man suffered severe injuries when an SUV traveling east on 134 Street struck him while crossing outside a crosswalk. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian conscious but badly hurt.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured with fractures and dislocations after being struck by a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling east on 134 Street near South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. Although the report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian, no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are explicitly cited. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash but sustained severe bodily injuries. The report highlights the dangers posed by vehicle-pedestrian interactions outside designated crossing areas.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Disregards Traffic Control▸A moped and sedan collided on 133 Street in Queens. The unlicensed moped driver, traveling west, disregarded traffic control, striking a southbound sedan. The moped driver suffered a shoulder contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:18 on 133 Street in Queens. The collision involved a moped traveling west and a sedan traveling south, both striking each other at their center front ends. The moped driver, a 44-year-old male, was unlicensed and committed the error of disregarding traffic control, cited twice as a contributing factor. The driver sustained an upper arm shoulder contusion but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report explicitly notes 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the sole contributing factor, emphasizing driver error on the moped operator's part. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were recorded.
2Queens SUV and Sedan Collide Ignoring Traffic Control▸In Queens, a sedan and an SUV collided at 122 Street and 115 Avenue. The crash injured both drivers, causing shoulder injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as key factors in the violent impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:00 in Queens at 122 Street near 115 Avenue. The collision involved a sedan traveling east and an SUV traveling south. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the SUV was struck on its left side doors by the sedan's center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors in obeying traffic signals and controlling speed. Both drivers, women aged 36, were injured with upper arm and shoulder injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and systemic dangers leading to the crash.
2SUV Fails to Yield, Crushes Two in Queens▸Steel slammed at 120th Street and 107th Avenue. An SUV hit a sedan. Doors buckled. A man’s shoulder crushed. A woman’s body broken. Both survived, conscious. Right-of-way denied. Driver error left pain in Queens.
At 120th Street and 107th Avenue in Queens, a Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. Metal screamed. Doors buckled.' A 26-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his shoulder. A 30-year-old woman endured injuries across her body. Both remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. The report states, 'The right-of-way was not given.' No contributing factors are listed for the victims. The crash shows the harm when drivers deny the right-of-way at city intersections.
4Sedans Crash at 116 Street, Four Hurt▸Two sedans slammed together at 116 Street and 149 Avenue. Four people inside suffered full-body injuries. Police cite traffic control disregard and inexperience. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 116 Street and 149 Avenue in Queens around 5:00 PM. Both drivers and two passengers were injured, all conscious with internal, full-body injuries. The northbound sedan was struck on its right side doors; the westbound sedan took the hit on its front end. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. All occupants wore seat belts or had airbags deploy. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lack experience, leaving four people hurt.
Two Sedans Collide on Queens Avenue▸Two sedans crashed head-on at North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The 67-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:17 on North Conduit Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and south. The 67-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering a head injury and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The collision involved a failure to obey traffic controls and driver distraction, highlighting systemic dangers at this location. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Sedan Collision on Queens 115 Avenue▸Two sedans collided on 115 Avenue in Queens at 5:50 p.m. One driver suffered full-body injuries but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The impact involved a left rear quarter panel and center back end damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 17:50. The collision involved two sedans, one making a left turn and the other traveling westbound. The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. One male driver, age 28, was injured with bodily trauma affecting his entire body but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center back end of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver error related to disregarding traffic control as the primary cause of the crash.
2Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Child▸Sedan driver failed to yield on Liberty Avenue. Crash left driver and 9-year-old girl with head injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts. Impact and improper lane use marked the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north near 120 Street and Liberty Avenue was involved in a crash at 17:43. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way and engaged in improper passing or lane usage. She suffered head injuries and contusions, as did her 9-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat. Both experienced shock and were restrained by lap belts. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
3Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Three Injured▸A westbound sedan struck a northbound sedan at 109 Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered whiplash and shock, with head, chest, and back injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and north. The westbound sedan, driven by a 31-year-old female, collided front-center with the northbound sedan's right front bumper. The driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and two passengers, ages 13 and 54, sustained chest and back injuries respectively, all experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles and specifically notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the westbound driver. Additionally, illegal drug use was cited as a contributing factor for the passengers in the northbound vehicle. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Truck on Belt Parkway▸A sedan struck the rear of a stopped flat rack truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries including abrasions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and lighting defects as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on Belt Parkway when a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2005 flat rack truck. The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old woman, and her 76-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and whiplash respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Lighting Defects' as contributing factors to the collision. The truck was stopped in traffic at the time, and the point of impact was the sedan's center front end against the truck's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error and vehicle lighting issues as primary causes.
2SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on North Conduit Avenue▸A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.
Anderson Questions Neighborhood Congestion Increase From Pricing Plan▸Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-04-06
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
A moped and sedan collided on 133 Street in Queens. The unlicensed moped driver, traveling west, disregarded traffic control, striking a southbound sedan. The moped driver suffered a shoulder contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:18 on 133 Street in Queens. The collision involved a moped traveling west and a sedan traveling south, both striking each other at their center front ends. The moped driver, a 44-year-old male, was unlicensed and committed the error of disregarding traffic control, cited twice as a contributing factor. The driver sustained an upper arm shoulder contusion but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report explicitly notes 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the sole contributing factor, emphasizing driver error on the moped operator's part. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were recorded.
2Queens SUV and Sedan Collide Ignoring Traffic Control▸In Queens, a sedan and an SUV collided at 122 Street and 115 Avenue. The crash injured both drivers, causing shoulder injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as key factors in the violent impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:00 in Queens at 122 Street near 115 Avenue. The collision involved a sedan traveling east and an SUV traveling south. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the SUV was struck on its left side doors by the sedan's center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors in obeying traffic signals and controlling speed. Both drivers, women aged 36, were injured with upper arm and shoulder injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and systemic dangers leading to the crash.
2SUV Fails to Yield, Crushes Two in Queens▸Steel slammed at 120th Street and 107th Avenue. An SUV hit a sedan. Doors buckled. A man’s shoulder crushed. A woman’s body broken. Both survived, conscious. Right-of-way denied. Driver error left pain in Queens.
At 120th Street and 107th Avenue in Queens, a Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. Metal screamed. Doors buckled.' A 26-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his shoulder. A 30-year-old woman endured injuries across her body. Both remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. The report states, 'The right-of-way was not given.' No contributing factors are listed for the victims. The crash shows the harm when drivers deny the right-of-way at city intersections.
4Sedans Crash at 116 Street, Four Hurt▸Two sedans slammed together at 116 Street and 149 Avenue. Four people inside suffered full-body injuries. Police cite traffic control disregard and inexperience. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 116 Street and 149 Avenue in Queens around 5:00 PM. Both drivers and two passengers were injured, all conscious with internal, full-body injuries. The northbound sedan was struck on its right side doors; the westbound sedan took the hit on its front end. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. All occupants wore seat belts or had airbags deploy. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lack experience, leaving four people hurt.
Two Sedans Collide on Queens Avenue▸Two sedans crashed head-on at North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The 67-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:17 on North Conduit Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and south. The 67-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering a head injury and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The collision involved a failure to obey traffic controls and driver distraction, highlighting systemic dangers at this location. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Sedan Collision on Queens 115 Avenue▸Two sedans collided on 115 Avenue in Queens at 5:50 p.m. One driver suffered full-body injuries but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The impact involved a left rear quarter panel and center back end damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 17:50. The collision involved two sedans, one making a left turn and the other traveling westbound. The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. One male driver, age 28, was injured with bodily trauma affecting his entire body but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center back end of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver error related to disregarding traffic control as the primary cause of the crash.
2Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Child▸Sedan driver failed to yield on Liberty Avenue. Crash left driver and 9-year-old girl with head injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts. Impact and improper lane use marked the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north near 120 Street and Liberty Avenue was involved in a crash at 17:43. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way and engaged in improper passing or lane usage. She suffered head injuries and contusions, as did her 9-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat. Both experienced shock and were restrained by lap belts. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
3Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Three Injured▸A westbound sedan struck a northbound sedan at 109 Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered whiplash and shock, with head, chest, and back injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and north. The westbound sedan, driven by a 31-year-old female, collided front-center with the northbound sedan's right front bumper. The driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and two passengers, ages 13 and 54, sustained chest and back injuries respectively, all experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles and specifically notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the westbound driver. Additionally, illegal drug use was cited as a contributing factor for the passengers in the northbound vehicle. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Truck on Belt Parkway▸A sedan struck the rear of a stopped flat rack truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries including abrasions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and lighting defects as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on Belt Parkway when a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2005 flat rack truck. The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old woman, and her 76-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and whiplash respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Lighting Defects' as contributing factors to the collision. The truck was stopped in traffic at the time, and the point of impact was the sedan's center front end against the truck's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error and vehicle lighting issues as primary causes.
2SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on North Conduit Avenue▸A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.
Anderson Questions Neighborhood Congestion Increase From Pricing Plan▸Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-04-06
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
In Queens, a sedan and an SUV collided at 122 Street and 115 Avenue. The crash injured both drivers, causing shoulder injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as key factors in the violent impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:00 in Queens at 122 Street near 115 Avenue. The collision involved a sedan traveling east and an SUV traveling south. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the SUV was struck on its left side doors by the sedan's center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors in obeying traffic signals and controlling speed. Both drivers, women aged 36, were injured with upper arm and shoulder injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and systemic dangers leading to the crash.
2SUV Fails to Yield, Crushes Two in Queens▸Steel slammed at 120th Street and 107th Avenue. An SUV hit a sedan. Doors buckled. A man’s shoulder crushed. A woman’s body broken. Both survived, conscious. Right-of-way denied. Driver error left pain in Queens.
At 120th Street and 107th Avenue in Queens, a Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. Metal screamed. Doors buckled.' A 26-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his shoulder. A 30-year-old woman endured injuries across her body. Both remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. The report states, 'The right-of-way was not given.' No contributing factors are listed for the victims. The crash shows the harm when drivers deny the right-of-way at city intersections.
4Sedans Crash at 116 Street, Four Hurt▸Two sedans slammed together at 116 Street and 149 Avenue. Four people inside suffered full-body injuries. Police cite traffic control disregard and inexperience. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 116 Street and 149 Avenue in Queens around 5:00 PM. Both drivers and two passengers were injured, all conscious with internal, full-body injuries. The northbound sedan was struck on its right side doors; the westbound sedan took the hit on its front end. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. All occupants wore seat belts or had airbags deploy. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lack experience, leaving four people hurt.
Two Sedans Collide on Queens Avenue▸Two sedans crashed head-on at North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The 67-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:17 on North Conduit Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and south. The 67-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering a head injury and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The collision involved a failure to obey traffic controls and driver distraction, highlighting systemic dangers at this location. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Sedan Collision on Queens 115 Avenue▸Two sedans collided on 115 Avenue in Queens at 5:50 p.m. One driver suffered full-body injuries but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The impact involved a left rear quarter panel and center back end damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 17:50. The collision involved two sedans, one making a left turn and the other traveling westbound. The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. One male driver, age 28, was injured with bodily trauma affecting his entire body but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center back end of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver error related to disregarding traffic control as the primary cause of the crash.
2Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Child▸Sedan driver failed to yield on Liberty Avenue. Crash left driver and 9-year-old girl with head injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts. Impact and improper lane use marked the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north near 120 Street and Liberty Avenue was involved in a crash at 17:43. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way and engaged in improper passing or lane usage. She suffered head injuries and contusions, as did her 9-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat. Both experienced shock and were restrained by lap belts. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
3Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Three Injured▸A westbound sedan struck a northbound sedan at 109 Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered whiplash and shock, with head, chest, and back injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and north. The westbound sedan, driven by a 31-year-old female, collided front-center with the northbound sedan's right front bumper. The driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and two passengers, ages 13 and 54, sustained chest and back injuries respectively, all experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles and specifically notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the westbound driver. Additionally, illegal drug use was cited as a contributing factor for the passengers in the northbound vehicle. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Truck on Belt Parkway▸A sedan struck the rear of a stopped flat rack truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries including abrasions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and lighting defects as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on Belt Parkway when a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2005 flat rack truck. The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old woman, and her 76-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and whiplash respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Lighting Defects' as contributing factors to the collision. The truck was stopped in traffic at the time, and the point of impact was the sedan's center front end against the truck's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error and vehicle lighting issues as primary causes.
2SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on North Conduit Avenue▸A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.
Anderson Questions Neighborhood Congestion Increase From Pricing Plan▸Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-04-06
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Steel slammed at 120th Street and 107th Avenue. An SUV hit a sedan. Doors buckled. A man’s shoulder crushed. A woman’s body broken. Both survived, conscious. Right-of-way denied. Driver error left pain in Queens.
At 120th Street and 107th Avenue in Queens, a Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. Metal screamed. Doors buckled.' A 26-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his shoulder. A 30-year-old woman endured injuries across her body. Both remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. The report states, 'The right-of-way was not given.' No contributing factors are listed for the victims. The crash shows the harm when drivers deny the right-of-way at city intersections.
4Sedans Crash at 116 Street, Four Hurt▸Two sedans slammed together at 116 Street and 149 Avenue. Four people inside suffered full-body injuries. Police cite traffic control disregard and inexperience. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 116 Street and 149 Avenue in Queens around 5:00 PM. Both drivers and two passengers were injured, all conscious with internal, full-body injuries. The northbound sedan was struck on its right side doors; the westbound sedan took the hit on its front end. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. All occupants wore seat belts or had airbags deploy. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lack experience, leaving four people hurt.
Two Sedans Collide on Queens Avenue▸Two sedans crashed head-on at North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The 67-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:17 on North Conduit Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and south. The 67-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering a head injury and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The collision involved a failure to obey traffic controls and driver distraction, highlighting systemic dangers at this location. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Sedan Collision on Queens 115 Avenue▸Two sedans collided on 115 Avenue in Queens at 5:50 p.m. One driver suffered full-body injuries but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The impact involved a left rear quarter panel and center back end damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 17:50. The collision involved two sedans, one making a left turn and the other traveling westbound. The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. One male driver, age 28, was injured with bodily trauma affecting his entire body but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center back end of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver error related to disregarding traffic control as the primary cause of the crash.
2Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Child▸Sedan driver failed to yield on Liberty Avenue. Crash left driver and 9-year-old girl with head injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts. Impact and improper lane use marked the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north near 120 Street and Liberty Avenue was involved in a crash at 17:43. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way and engaged in improper passing or lane usage. She suffered head injuries and contusions, as did her 9-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat. Both experienced shock and were restrained by lap belts. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
3Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Three Injured▸A westbound sedan struck a northbound sedan at 109 Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered whiplash and shock, with head, chest, and back injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and north. The westbound sedan, driven by a 31-year-old female, collided front-center with the northbound sedan's right front bumper. The driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and two passengers, ages 13 and 54, sustained chest and back injuries respectively, all experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles and specifically notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the westbound driver. Additionally, illegal drug use was cited as a contributing factor for the passengers in the northbound vehicle. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Truck on Belt Parkway▸A sedan struck the rear of a stopped flat rack truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries including abrasions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and lighting defects as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on Belt Parkway when a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2005 flat rack truck. The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old woman, and her 76-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and whiplash respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Lighting Defects' as contributing factors to the collision. The truck was stopped in traffic at the time, and the point of impact was the sedan's center front end against the truck's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error and vehicle lighting issues as primary causes.
2SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on North Conduit Avenue▸A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.
Anderson Questions Neighborhood Congestion Increase From Pricing Plan▸Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-04-06
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Two sedans slammed together at 116 Street and 149 Avenue. Four people inside suffered full-body injuries. Police cite traffic control disregard and inexperience. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 116 Street and 149 Avenue in Queens around 5:00 PM. Both drivers and two passengers were injured, all conscious with internal, full-body injuries. The northbound sedan was struck on its right side doors; the westbound sedan took the hit on its front end. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. All occupants wore seat belts or had airbags deploy. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lack experience, leaving four people hurt.
Two Sedans Collide on Queens Avenue▸Two sedans crashed head-on at North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The 67-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:17 on North Conduit Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and south. The 67-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering a head injury and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The collision involved a failure to obey traffic controls and driver distraction, highlighting systemic dangers at this location. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Sedan Collision on Queens 115 Avenue▸Two sedans collided on 115 Avenue in Queens at 5:50 p.m. One driver suffered full-body injuries but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The impact involved a left rear quarter panel and center back end damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 17:50. The collision involved two sedans, one making a left turn and the other traveling westbound. The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. One male driver, age 28, was injured with bodily trauma affecting his entire body but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center back end of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver error related to disregarding traffic control as the primary cause of the crash.
2Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Child▸Sedan driver failed to yield on Liberty Avenue. Crash left driver and 9-year-old girl with head injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts. Impact and improper lane use marked the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north near 120 Street and Liberty Avenue was involved in a crash at 17:43. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way and engaged in improper passing or lane usage. She suffered head injuries and contusions, as did her 9-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat. Both experienced shock and were restrained by lap belts. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
3Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Three Injured▸A westbound sedan struck a northbound sedan at 109 Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered whiplash and shock, with head, chest, and back injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and north. The westbound sedan, driven by a 31-year-old female, collided front-center with the northbound sedan's right front bumper. The driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and two passengers, ages 13 and 54, sustained chest and back injuries respectively, all experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles and specifically notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the westbound driver. Additionally, illegal drug use was cited as a contributing factor for the passengers in the northbound vehicle. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Truck on Belt Parkway▸A sedan struck the rear of a stopped flat rack truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries including abrasions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and lighting defects as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on Belt Parkway when a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2005 flat rack truck. The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old woman, and her 76-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and whiplash respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Lighting Defects' as contributing factors to the collision. The truck was stopped in traffic at the time, and the point of impact was the sedan's center front end against the truck's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error and vehicle lighting issues as primary causes.
2SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on North Conduit Avenue▸A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.
Anderson Questions Neighborhood Congestion Increase From Pricing Plan▸Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-04-06
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Two sedans crashed head-on at North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The 67-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:17 on North Conduit Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and south. The 67-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering a head injury and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The collision involved a failure to obey traffic controls and driver distraction, highlighting systemic dangers at this location. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Sedan Collision on Queens 115 Avenue▸Two sedans collided on 115 Avenue in Queens at 5:50 p.m. One driver suffered full-body injuries but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The impact involved a left rear quarter panel and center back end damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 17:50. The collision involved two sedans, one making a left turn and the other traveling westbound. The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. One male driver, age 28, was injured with bodily trauma affecting his entire body but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center back end of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver error related to disregarding traffic control as the primary cause of the crash.
2Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Child▸Sedan driver failed to yield on Liberty Avenue. Crash left driver and 9-year-old girl with head injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts. Impact and improper lane use marked the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north near 120 Street and Liberty Avenue was involved in a crash at 17:43. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way and engaged in improper passing or lane usage. She suffered head injuries and contusions, as did her 9-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat. Both experienced shock and were restrained by lap belts. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
3Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Three Injured▸A westbound sedan struck a northbound sedan at 109 Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered whiplash and shock, with head, chest, and back injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and north. The westbound sedan, driven by a 31-year-old female, collided front-center with the northbound sedan's right front bumper. The driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and two passengers, ages 13 and 54, sustained chest and back injuries respectively, all experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles and specifically notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the westbound driver. Additionally, illegal drug use was cited as a contributing factor for the passengers in the northbound vehicle. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Truck on Belt Parkway▸A sedan struck the rear of a stopped flat rack truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries including abrasions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and lighting defects as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on Belt Parkway when a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2005 flat rack truck. The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old woman, and her 76-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and whiplash respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Lighting Defects' as contributing factors to the collision. The truck was stopped in traffic at the time, and the point of impact was the sedan's center front end against the truck's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error and vehicle lighting issues as primary causes.
2SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on North Conduit Avenue▸A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.
Anderson Questions Neighborhood Congestion Increase From Pricing Plan▸Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-04-06
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Two sedans collided on 115 Avenue in Queens at 5:50 p.m. One driver suffered full-body injuries but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The impact involved a left rear quarter panel and center back end damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 17:50. The collision involved two sedans, one making a left turn and the other traveling westbound. The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. One male driver, age 28, was injured with bodily trauma affecting his entire body but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center back end of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver error related to disregarding traffic control as the primary cause of the crash.
2Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Child▸Sedan driver failed to yield on Liberty Avenue. Crash left driver and 9-year-old girl with head injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts. Impact and improper lane use marked the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north near 120 Street and Liberty Avenue was involved in a crash at 17:43. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way and engaged in improper passing or lane usage. She suffered head injuries and contusions, as did her 9-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat. Both experienced shock and were restrained by lap belts. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
3Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Three Injured▸A westbound sedan struck a northbound sedan at 109 Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered whiplash and shock, with head, chest, and back injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and north. The westbound sedan, driven by a 31-year-old female, collided front-center with the northbound sedan's right front bumper. The driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and two passengers, ages 13 and 54, sustained chest and back injuries respectively, all experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles and specifically notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the westbound driver. Additionally, illegal drug use was cited as a contributing factor for the passengers in the northbound vehicle. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Truck on Belt Parkway▸A sedan struck the rear of a stopped flat rack truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries including abrasions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and lighting defects as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on Belt Parkway when a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2005 flat rack truck. The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old woman, and her 76-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and whiplash respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Lighting Defects' as contributing factors to the collision. The truck was stopped in traffic at the time, and the point of impact was the sedan's center front end against the truck's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error and vehicle lighting issues as primary causes.
2SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on North Conduit Avenue▸A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.
Anderson Questions Neighborhood Congestion Increase From Pricing Plan▸Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-04-06
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Sedan driver failed to yield on Liberty Avenue. Crash left driver and 9-year-old girl with head injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts. Impact and improper lane use marked the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north near 120 Street and Liberty Avenue was involved in a crash at 17:43. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way and engaged in improper passing or lane usage. She suffered head injuries and contusions, as did her 9-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat. Both experienced shock and were restrained by lap belts. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
3Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Three Injured▸A westbound sedan struck a northbound sedan at 109 Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered whiplash and shock, with head, chest, and back injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and north. The westbound sedan, driven by a 31-year-old female, collided front-center with the northbound sedan's right front bumper. The driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and two passengers, ages 13 and 54, sustained chest and back injuries respectively, all experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles and specifically notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the westbound driver. Additionally, illegal drug use was cited as a contributing factor for the passengers in the northbound vehicle. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Truck on Belt Parkway▸A sedan struck the rear of a stopped flat rack truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries including abrasions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and lighting defects as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on Belt Parkway when a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2005 flat rack truck. The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old woman, and her 76-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and whiplash respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Lighting Defects' as contributing factors to the collision. The truck was stopped in traffic at the time, and the point of impact was the sedan's center front end against the truck's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error and vehicle lighting issues as primary causes.
2SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on North Conduit Avenue▸A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.
Anderson Questions Neighborhood Congestion Increase From Pricing Plan▸Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-04-06
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
A westbound sedan struck a northbound sedan at 109 Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered whiplash and shock, with head, chest, and back injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and north. The westbound sedan, driven by a 31-year-old female, collided front-center with the northbound sedan's right front bumper. The driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and two passengers, ages 13 and 54, sustained chest and back injuries respectively, all experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles and specifically notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the westbound driver. Additionally, illegal drug use was cited as a contributing factor for the passengers in the northbound vehicle. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Truck on Belt Parkway▸A sedan struck the rear of a stopped flat rack truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries including abrasions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and lighting defects as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on Belt Parkway when a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2005 flat rack truck. The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old woman, and her 76-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and whiplash respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Lighting Defects' as contributing factors to the collision. The truck was stopped in traffic at the time, and the point of impact was the sedan's center front end against the truck's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error and vehicle lighting issues as primary causes.
2SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on North Conduit Avenue▸A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.
Anderson Questions Neighborhood Congestion Increase From Pricing Plan▸Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-04-06
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
A sedan struck the rear of a stopped flat rack truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries including abrasions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and lighting defects as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on Belt Parkway when a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2005 flat rack truck. The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old woman, and her 76-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and whiplash respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Lighting Defects' as contributing factors to the collision. The truck was stopped in traffic at the time, and the point of impact was the sedan's center front end against the truck's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error and vehicle lighting issues as primary causes.
2SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on North Conduit Avenue▸A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.
Anderson Questions Neighborhood Congestion Increase From Pricing Plan▸Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-04-06
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.
Anderson Questions Neighborhood Congestion Increase From Pricing Plan▸Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-04-06
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
- NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders, nypost.com, Published 2024-04-06
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
- Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-04-04