No More Names on Asphalt: Demand Action Before the Next Body Drops

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-03-21

Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.

• File S 4647, Open States, Published 2023-03-21

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-03-21

A 16-year-old male e-bike rider crashed on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. He was ejected and suffered a head injury with concussion symptoms. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The rider was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male driving an e-bike was traveling southeast on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens when he crashed. The rider was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a head injury, resulting in a concussion and incoherent state. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The e-bike's point of impact was the left front bumper, and the vehicle sustained damage to the center front end. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614028 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Two sedans slammed together on Belt Parkway. Slippery pavement sent metal into metal. A 29-year-old woman in the front seat took the worst of it. Neck pain. Whiplash. Night. No driver errors listed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Belt Parkway while heading west. The Tesla struck the BMW, hitting its right front quarter panel and the BMW's left front bumper. A 29-year-old female front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men, traveling straight. The report lists slippery pavement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612064 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

An 85-year-old woman was struck while crossing Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. The SUV driver, distracted and making a left turn, hit her at the front center. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver showed inattention.

According to the police report, an 85-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens when a 2022 Kia SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, struck her while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The impact was at the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611542 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.

• File S 4647, Open States, Published 2023-02-28

Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.

• File S 4647, Open States, Published 2023-02-28

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 2023-02-28

Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.

• File S 4647, Open States, Published 2023-02-28

A sedan struck an SUV at 158-23 102 Street in Queens. Four occupants, aged 18 to 19, suffered injuries including head, neck, and body trauma. All were restrained by lap belts. Police cited unsafe speed as the cause.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north collided with a station wagon/SUV at the intersection of 158-23 102 Street in Queens. The crash injured four occupants inside the sedan: the 19-year-old male driver and three passengers aged 18 to 19. Injuries ranged from head contusions and neck pain to entire body trauma and minor bleeding. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the left side doors of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608624 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Two SUVs collided on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. One driver made a right turn. The other drove straight and struck the rear. The turning driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and shock. Unsafe speed caused the crash.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. One vehicle was making a right turn while the other was traveling straight westbound. The driver of the turning SUV, a 32-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The collision occurred at the center back end of the turning vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea following the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605715 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-02-13

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-02-13

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-02-13

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-02-13

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-02-13

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-02-01

A 24-year-old man was struck while crossing Cross Bay Boulevard with the signal. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Cross Bay Boulevard and 159 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a right turn struck him on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to his upper arm and shoulder and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, and no other occupants were involved. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600603 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-01-24