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A sedan making a left turn struck a parked SUV on 79 Street. The SUV took damage to its left rear quarter panel. The sedan’s driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 79 Street was making a left turn when it collided with a parked SUV. The SUV was stationary and sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The sedan’s driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The SUV had no occupants at the time of the crash. The sedan’s front right bumper was damaged at the point of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689222 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two SUVs collided on 92 Street in Queens. The female driver of a 2022 Chevy SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed and failure to yield as contributing factors. Impact struck the left side doors of the Chevy.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 92 Street near 160 Avenue in Queens. The driver of the 2022 Chevy SUV, a 32-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. She was wearing a harness and was not ejected. The crash involved impact to the left side doors of the Chevy and the front center of the other SUV, a 2017 Porsche. Police identified unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as the primary driver errors contributing to the crash. The injured driver was in shock and suffered moderate injury severity. No other occupants or pedestrians were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688651 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 70-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured in a crash on Belt Parkway. The driver fractured and dislocated her shoulder and upper arm. Police cited following too closely and improper lane usage as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old female driver was injured in a collision on Belt Parkway. She suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as driver errors contributing to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash involved a sedan traveling eastbound that struck the right rear bumper of another vehicle. No other occupants were reported injured. The police report does not indicate any victim fault or additional contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684820 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan crashed into a stopped SUV on 80 Street near North Conduit Avenue. The sedan driver suffered full-body injuries. Police cite unsafe speed. The SUV driver was unhurt. Both vehicles were stopped before impact.

According to the police report, a sedan rear-ended a stopped SUV on 80 Street near North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The sedan's 56-year-old male driver suffered injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The SUV, driven by a licensed female, was undamaged and its driver was unhurt. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were stopped in traffic before the crash. The sedan's center front end was damaged. No other driver errors or victim factors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683035 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans crashed on 159 Avenue in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one car suffered chest injuries and a concussion. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and the front center of the other. Failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 159 Avenue in Queens. An 83-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining chest trauma and a concussion. The crash involved impact to the left front quarter panel of one sedan and the center front end of the other. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683220 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan merging west hit a bus’s rear quarter on North Conduit Avenue. Both women drivers suffered back injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard and distraction. Both stayed conscious. No one was ejected.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old woman driving a sedan merged westbound on North Conduit Avenue and struck the left rear quarter panel of a westbound bus driven by a 65-year-old woman. Both drivers suffered back injuries and remained conscious. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the bus’s left rear quarter. Both drivers were licensed and not ejected. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682238 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan hit a parked pick-up truck in Queens. The 79-year-old driver suffered chest injuries and a concussion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. The truck was empty. No other injuries reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 97 Street in Queens struck a parked pick-up truck on 158 Avenue. The sedan's 79-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining chest trauma and a concussion. Police listed "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The truck was unoccupied at the time of impact. The sedan took damage to its front end, while the truck was hit at the center back. No other injuries or contributing factors were reported in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678442 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan making a right turn struck on its right side doors. The driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper lane usage and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2020 Honda sedan traveling west on North Conduit Avenue was making a right turn when it was struck on the right side doors. The driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as driver errors contributing to the crash. The collision involved another vehicle traveling west, which impacted the sedan's right side with its right front bumper. No ejection occurred. The driver’s licensed status and use of safety equipment are noted, but no other factors such as helmet use or signaling were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668704 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

QueensLink backers gathered at City Hall. They demanded new rail and park space for Queens. Elected officials and advocates pressed the MTA to act. The agency stalled, citing costs. Supporters want transit, green space, and bike paths. The fight continues.

On September 7, 2023, QueensLink supporters rallied at City Hall, pushing for the reactivation of an old rail line between southeast and central Queens. The event, covered by Streetsblog NYC, highlighted the proposal's promise: 'both new train service and park land.' State Sen. James Sanders led the call, declaring, 'Yes, we want a park and yes we want a light rail. We can have both.' Mike Scala, another advocate, stressed public support for a combined approach. The QueensLink faces competition from the QueensWay, a park-only plan with $35 million in city funding. The MTA has not committed, citing high costs and ongoing needs assessment. No formal council bill or committee action is recorded yet. Supporters remain determined to see transit, park space, and bike paths included in future city plans.

• QueensLink Transit Supporters Press Case at City Hall, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-09-07

A Hyundai sedan crashed into a parked Volkswagen SUV on Cross Bay Boulevard. The driver, a 31-year-old woman, was crushed in her seat. She stayed conscious. Her whole body hurt. Unsafe speed and improper turning led to pain and chaos.

A Hyundai sedan struck the back of a parked Volkswagen SUV near 160th Avenue on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. The 31-year-old driver of the Hyundai was crushed in her seat and suffered injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The Volkswagen SUV was parked at the time of the collision. The impact damaged the right front of the Hyundai and the left rear of the SUV. The report does not list any helmet or signal issues. The crash left one person hurt and highlighted driver errors as key causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659832 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan slammed into a parked tow truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan’s driver suffered head injuries. A man riding outside the tow truck was injured across his body. Unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old man driving a sedan collided with a parked tow truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver sustained head injuries and was wearing a lap belt. A 56-year-old man riding outside the tow truck was injured across his entire body and was not using any safety equipment. The report lists unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The tow truck was parked with damage to its right rear quarter panel, while the sedan was demolished at the left front bumper. No pedestrians were involved. Both injured occupants were in shock at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650965 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 29-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and dislocated arm after his SUV rear-ended a sedan on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The crash happened at night. The SUV driver was following too closely and driving at unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on North Conduit Avenue in Queens involving a 2007 SUV and a 2015 sedan, both traveling west. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan's right front bumper and the SUV's left rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 29-year-old male, was injured with a fractured elbow and dislocated arm but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647924 - 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 driver in Queens lost consciousness behind the wheel. His sedan crashed into two parked cars. He was injured. The parked vehicles were struck from behind. Illness and loss of consciousness listed as causes.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old man driving south on 85th Street in Queens lost consciousness due to illness. His 2012 GMC sedan struck two parked sedans, hitting their rear ends. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists illness and loss of consciousness as contributing factors. No other driver errors were noted. The crash damaged the front of the moving sedan and the rear of the parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641738 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 17-year-old boy was hit by an eastbound SUV on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The impact left him unconscious with a severe head injury and fractures. The crash happened outside a crosswalk.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a 2020 Honda SUV traveling east on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The teen was crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal when the vehicle hit him with its center front end. He suffered a severe head injury, fractures, and was found unconscious at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's contributing factors are marked as unspecified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639215 - 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

A sedan tore into South Conduit Avenue. The lone driver, 25, was left unconscious with injuries across his body. Police blame unsafe speed and steering failure. The car was demolished. No one else was hurt.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old man crashed his sedan on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. He was the only occupant. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. The vehicle was demolished, with impact at the center front end. Police cited unsafe speed and steering failure as contributing factors. The driver was not ejected. No other people were involved or injured in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636097 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 2023-06-08

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