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Two SUVs crashed on 107 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers suffered full-body injuries. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction. Both men were conscious and not ejected. Airbags deployed in one vehicle. Damage hit front and right quarter panels.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 107 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, men aged 22 and 30, were injured with internal complaints affecting their entire bodies. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. One driver had an airbag deployed and used a lap belt harness. Neither occupant was ejected from their vehicles. The impact occurred at the right front quarter panel of one SUV and the center front end of the other. Both drivers were conscious at the scene. The crash caused significant damage to the front and right quarter panels of the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670657 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A man on an e-bike crossed Pitkin Avenue at 95th Street. He ran the light. A Kia struck him head-on. He flew, landed hard. Blood pooled under the streetlamp. He died there, alone in the dark.

A 58-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed at Pitkin Avenue and 95th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the e-bike rider 'ran the light.' A Kia SUV, traveling south, struck him head-on. The impact ejected the rider, causing fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The man was not wearing a helmet, but the primary error cited is the disregard for traffic control. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the rider dead at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664178 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A moped and an SUV collided on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, unlicensed and wearing a helmet, was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male moped driver traveling east on Rockaway Boulevard collided with a westbound SUV making a left turn. The moped driver was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed but wearing a helmet. The SUV driver was licensed and female. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles. A parked SUV nearby sustained minor rear bumper damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659826 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Jeep sedan struck a 10-year-old boy riding a bike on 86 Street in Queens. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver’s view was obstructed. The boy was conscious and not ejected from his bike.

According to the police report, a 2017 Jeep sedan traveling south on 86 Street collided with a 10-year-old bicyclist. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s limited visibility played a role. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was conscious after the crash. The sedan impacted the left front bumper, hitting the bike on its left side doors. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' but does not specify further. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655704 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

An e-scooter struck the left side of a parked sedan on Pitkin Avenue. The 25-year-old male rider suffered head abrasions. Alcohol was involved. The scooter driver was conscious and not ejected. The sedan had no occupants at the time.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male e-scooter driver collided with the left side doors of a parked sedan on Pitkin Avenue in Queens. The rider sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The sedan was unoccupied and stationary at the time of impact. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were specified. The e-scooter driver held a permit license but was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the scooter and the left side doors of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652493 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council members push to end jaywalking penalties. Supporters cite biased enforcement. Critics warn of danger for pedestrians. The bill faces debate as traffic deaths fall but injuries persist. The city weighs safety against fairness in street crossings.

On July 22, 2023, Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse introduced a bill to legalize jaywalking in New York City. The measure, supported by Council Members Tiffany Caban and Shahana Hanif, aims to 'greenlight pedestrians to freely cross streets outside the crosswalk or without obeying traffic signals.' The bill responds to claims of biased enforcement against Black and Latino New Yorkers. Council Majority Leader Joseph Borelli and Councilwoman Joann Ariola oppose the bill, warning it could endanger pedestrians. The bill has not yet advanced to committee or received a hearing. The NYPD and Mayor's office are reviewing the legislation. The debate highlights the tension between enforcement fairness and the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users. No formal safety analysis has been provided.

• Far-left NYC Council Dems push to legalize jaywalking, nypost.com, Published 2023-07-22

A sedan hit a 32-year-old woman on Cross Bay Boulevard. She suffered bruises and leg injuries. Police cite alcohol and aggressive driving. The car showed no damage. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a northbound sedan on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. The woman, not at an intersection, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists alcohol involvement and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors on the driver's part. The sedan, occupied by two men, showed no visible damage despite impact on the right side doors. The driver was licensed. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645653 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan and an SUV collided on Pitkin Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were distracted and speeding. Two occupants suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Vehicles struck front and quarter panels. Both drivers and passengers were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2018 BMW sedan traveling east and a 2023 Hyundai SUV traveling south collided on Pitkin Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. Both drivers, aged 19 and 21, were injured along with their passengers. The report lists contributing factors as Unsafe Speed and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Both occupants suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies but were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The crash involved no ejections. The drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the front and quarter panels of the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642922 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A new storm-resistant street opened on Beach 108th in Rockaway. Porous pavement, wider sidewalks, and bike lanes now line the block. The project promises less flooding and safer passage for people on foot and bike. Connections to the ferry and boardwalk improved.

On June 18, 2023, Council Member Joann Ariola (District 32) marked the completion of a major infrastructure project in Rockaway. The work, running from Beach Channel Drive to Shore Front Parkway, added porous pavement, new bike lanes, and wider pedestrian walkways. The city says the 11,000 square feet of new surface can absorb nearly 1.3 million gallons of stormwater each year. Ariola said, 'At long last, we will finally have a safe, steady, and efficient flow of traffic here, and the area is now more resilient than ever before.' The project, part of a $16.6 million investment begun in March 2021, also repaired or replaced 1,100 feet of storm sewer and added new left turn lanes. The changes give cyclists and pedestrians an easier, safer route to the Rockaway ferry terminal and boardwalk.

• New storm-resistant street with ‘porous pavement’ opens in Rockaway, just in time for hurricane season, gothamist.com, Published 2023-06-18

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-08

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

A sedan struck a parked SUV on 98 Street in Queens. The crash left a front passenger with a concussion and full-body injuries. Police cite improper lane use and unsafe speed by the sedan driver.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 98 Street collided with a parked SUV at 109 Avenue in Queens. The sedan's left front bumper hit the SUV's left rear bumper. The front passenger, a 28-year-old man, suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors, both driver errors. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The SUV was unoccupied at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634062 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2023-06-01

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2023-05-31

Senate backs S 6802. Albany gets school speed cameras. One no vote. Cameras aim to slow drivers near kids. Program ends 2028. Lawmakers move to shield children from reckless speed.

Senate bill S 6802, introduced by Neil D. Breslin, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in Albany. The bill passed committee on May 30, 2023, with only one senator, Andrew J. Lanza, voting no. The official summary reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2028.' Breslin led sponsorship. Seventeen senators voted yes. The program targets driver speed near schools, aiming to protect children and other vulnerable road users. The law sunsets at the end of 2028.

• File S 6802, Open States, Published 2023-05-30

Senate backs S 6802. Albany gets school speed cameras. One no vote. Cameras aim to slow drivers near kids. Program ends 2028. Lawmakers move to shield children from reckless speed.

Senate bill S 6802, introduced by Neil D. Breslin, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in Albany. The bill passed committee on May 30, 2023, with only one senator, Andrew J. Lanza, voting no. The official summary reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2028.' Breslin led sponsorship. Seventeen senators voted yes. The program targets driver speed near schools, aiming to protect children and other vulnerable road users. The law sunsets at the end of 2028.

• File S 6802, Open States, Published 2023-05-30

A 26-year-old man walked against traffic on Sutter Avenue. An eastbound SUV struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited aggressive driving as a factor. The victim remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along Sutter Avenue against traffic. The collision involved a BMW SUV traveling eastbound, which struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, and the pedestrian was conscious after the impact. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632713 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 36-year-old man riding a motorscooter was ejected after a collision with a bus on Liberty Avenue in Queens. The rider suffered a fractured shoulder and upper arm injuries. The crash involved driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a motorscooter driver was injured and ejected in a crash with a bus on Liberty Avenue, Queens. The 36-year-old rider sustained a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm injuries. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The motorscooter was traveling east and struck the bus's right front bumper with its left front bumper. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time. No passengers were in the bus. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and failure to yield in vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632267 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04