About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 1
▸ Concussion 5
▸ Whiplash 32
▸ Contusion/Bruise 24
▸ Abrasion 14
▸ Pain/Nausea 5
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village
- 2014 White Ford Suburban (LNE4792) – 65 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Honda Seda (177AFT) – 35 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2021 Gray Hyundai Suburban (LTT9452) – 34 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Black Nissan Suburban (LPP9376) – 19 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 Gr Me/Be Suburban (LUS2495) – 18 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
CloseNo More Excuses: Slow Down or More Will Die
Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
The Numbers Do Not Lie
One death. One serious injury. Four hundred fifty-six injured. That is the toll of traffic violence in Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village since 2022. These are not just numbers—they are lives cut short, bodies broken, families changed. In the last twelve months alone, 135 people were hurt in 211 crashes. No one died this year, but the wounds remain.
The Latest Wounds
A woman crossing 133rd Avenue with the signal. Struck by an SUV making a left turn. Neck injury. Whiplash. She survived, but the pain lingers. Crash data shows the pattern: drivers turning, failing to yield, not paying attention. The street is not safe for those on foot—or for anyone.
Leadership: Action or Delay?
Local leaders have the tools. Sammy’s Law lets the city lower speed limits. The city can redesign streets, add cameras, slow the cars. But change comes slow. Each day of delay is another day of risk. The city has not yet used its full power. The silence is loud.
What Comes Next
This is not fate. This is policy. Residents can call for lower speed limits, more cameras, safer crossings. The city can act. The council can vote. The mayor can lead. But nothing changes until the people demand it.
Call your council member. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand action, not words.
Citations
Other Representatives
District 32
142-15 Rockaway Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11436
Room 939, 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
Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village sits in Queens, District 28, AD 32, SD 10, Queens CB12.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village
14
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Baisley Boulevard▸Aug 14 - A 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Queens after a sedan made a right turn and struck him. The impact hit the bike’s center back end. The cyclist suffered whole-body injuries and shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Baisley Boulevard made a right turn and collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old man, was injured with complaints of pain and nausea affecting his entire body. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the right front bumper of the sedan. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. The bicyclist was not ejected and was in shock after the crash. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were specified.
11
Motor Scooter Hits Sedan on 137 Avenue▸Aug 11 - A motor scooter with a female driver on a permit made a right turn and struck a sedan traveling east. The scooter rider, hanging on outside, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash in Queens at night.
According to the police report, a motor scooter driven by a 32-year-old female with a learner's permit made a right turn on 137 Avenue and collided with a sedan traveling straight east. The scooter rider was hanging on the outside of the vehicle and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the scooter and the left front bumper of the sedan. The scooter driver was conscious and not ejected but injured. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash occurred in Queens at 11 p.m.
11
Rear-End Crash on Merrick Boulevard Injures Two▸Aug 11 - Two men suffered neck injuries in a rear-end collision on Merrick Boulevard in Queens. Both were conscious and wearing seat belts. The crash involved two SUVs traveling north. Following too closely caused the impact. Both victims complained of whiplash.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Merrick Boulevard in Queens when one vehicle, traveling north, rear-ended another that was stopped in traffic. The driver of the striking vehicle was following too closely, a contributing factor listed in the report. Both occupants of the struck vehicle, a 56-year-old driver and an 80-year-old front passenger, were injured with neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by seat belts at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the striking SUV and the center back end of the struck SUV. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
26
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 129 Avenue▸Jul 26 - A Honda SUV struck a Honda sedan from behind on 129 Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were licensed and conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 2015 Honda SUV traveling east while starting from parking rear-ended a 2021 Honda sedan traveling south on 129 Avenue in Queens. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan’s 24-year-old female driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No other contributing factors were specified.
29
Motorcycle Ejected in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸Jun 29 - A motorcycle rider was ejected after a collision with a sedan making a left turn on Baisley Boulevard. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to the lower leg and foot. The crash involved improper lane usage by the sedan driver.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Baisley Boulevard collided with a sedan making a left turn. The motorcycle rider, a 38-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan, registered in Connecticut, had two occupants and struck the motorcycle on its left side doors. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator during the left turn. The motorcycle rider was conscious but seriously injured. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
13
Two Sedans Collide on Baisley Boulevard▸Jun 13 - Two sedans crashed on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. One vehicle was parked; the other struck it at unsafe speed. A front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The impact damaged rear quarter panels and front end of the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. One vehicle was parked, and the other was traveling south when it struck the parked car's left rear quarter panel. The crash involved unsafe speed as a contributing factor. A 32-year-old male front passenger in the moving sedan was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report notes the passenger was conscious and not ejected. Damage occurred to the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the moving sedan. Driver errors include unsafe speed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were listed.
4
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Merrick Boulevard▸Jun 4 - Two sedans collided on Merrick Boulevard. One driver changed lanes. The other followed too closely and struck the rear. A 26-year-old rear passenger suffered neck injuries. Both vehicles damaged at impact points. The passenger was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Merrick Boulevard collided. One vehicle was changing lanes while the other followed too closely, causing a rear-end collision. The impact struck the center back end of the lead vehicle and the left front bumper of the second. A 26-year-old male rear passenger in the lead vehicle was injured, suffering neck trauma. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with the collision points.
4
SUV and Sedan Collide on Queens 180 Street▸Jun 4 - Two vehicles crashed on 180 Street in Queens. The SUV driver, traveling west, struck the sedan turning left southbound. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and bruises. Unsafe speed and ignoring traffic controls caused the collision.
According to the police report, a 2001 Chevrolet SUV traveling west on 180 Street collided with a 2017 Nissan sedan making a left turn southbound. The SUV driver, a licensed male from Pennsylvania, was injured with back contusions and bruises but was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and disregarding traffic controls as contributing factors. The sedan driver held a permit license and was making a left turn at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the sedan's center front end was damaged. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt. The crash highlights driver errors including unsafe speed and failure to obey traffic signals.
4
Bus and Pickup Truck Collide on Merrick Boulevard▸Jun 4 - A bus traveling south struck a pickup truck making a right turn. The truck hit the bus’s left front bumper with its right rear. A 47-year-old female passenger in the bus suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a southbound bus and a pickup truck collided on Merrick Boulevard. The pickup truck was making a right turn when it struck the left front bumper of the bus. The crash injured a 47-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the bus. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2S 5602
Cook votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 2 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
1A 8936
Sanders votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Jun 1 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-01
31S 5602
Sanders votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸May 31 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-31
25
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Baisley Boulevard▸May 25 - A female driver in an SUV struck a slowing sedan on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and concussion. The SUV had defective brakes. Both vehicles traveled westbound at impact.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Baisley Boulevard in Queens involving a station wagon/SUV and a sedan. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was traveling westbound and struck the rear of a slowing or stopping sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with a head injury and concussion and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating vehicle malfunction on the SUV. The SUV impacted the center front end of the sedan, which sustained damage to its center back end. No other driver errors are specified in the report.
23A 8936
Cook votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸May 23 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
23S 1078
Cook votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸May 23 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
16S 5130
Sanders supports committee progress on complete streets bill improving road safety.▸May 16 - Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
16S 1078
Sanders supports committee review of bill boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸May 16 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
8
SUV Hits Parked Trailer on Baisley Boulevard▸May 8 - A 38-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered a back injury and concussion after colliding with a parked trailer on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The SUV's right front bumper struck the trailer's left rear bumper. Air bag deployed. Driver conscious.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver was making a right turn on Baisley Boulevard in Queens when her SUV collided with a parked trailer. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the SUV and the left rear bumper of the trailer. The driver sustained a back injury and concussion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The air bag deployed during the crash. The report lists "Steering Failure" as a contributing factor, indicating a mechanical or control issue with the vehicle. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The trailer was stationary with no occupants at the time of the crash.
5
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on Brewer Blvd▸Apr 5 - A 64-year-old man driving an SUV rear-ended a parked sedan on Brewer Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered a back injury but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited following too closely and aggressive driving as causes.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver in a 2009 SUV traveling south on Brewer Boulevard collided with a parked 1997 sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The driver was injured in the back and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. No other persons were reported injured or ejected.
23
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Long Street▸Mar 23 - A 43-year-old woman was hit while crossing Long Street in Queens. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck her outside an intersection. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver was licensed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Long Street in Queens made a left turn and struck a 43-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver, a licensed male from New York, had the point of impact at the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no contributing factors for the driver. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or intersection when struck. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
Aug 14 - A 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Queens after a sedan made a right turn and struck him. The impact hit the bike’s center back end. The cyclist suffered whole-body injuries and shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Baisley Boulevard made a right turn and collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old man, was injured with complaints of pain and nausea affecting his entire body. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the right front bumper of the sedan. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. The bicyclist was not ejected and was in shock after the crash. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were specified.
11
Motor Scooter Hits Sedan on 137 Avenue▸Aug 11 - A motor scooter with a female driver on a permit made a right turn and struck a sedan traveling east. The scooter rider, hanging on outside, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash in Queens at night.
According to the police report, a motor scooter driven by a 32-year-old female with a learner's permit made a right turn on 137 Avenue and collided with a sedan traveling straight east. The scooter rider was hanging on the outside of the vehicle and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the scooter and the left front bumper of the sedan. The scooter driver was conscious and not ejected but injured. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash occurred in Queens at 11 p.m.
11
Rear-End Crash on Merrick Boulevard Injures Two▸Aug 11 - Two men suffered neck injuries in a rear-end collision on Merrick Boulevard in Queens. Both were conscious and wearing seat belts. The crash involved two SUVs traveling north. Following too closely caused the impact. Both victims complained of whiplash.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Merrick Boulevard in Queens when one vehicle, traveling north, rear-ended another that was stopped in traffic. The driver of the striking vehicle was following too closely, a contributing factor listed in the report. Both occupants of the struck vehicle, a 56-year-old driver and an 80-year-old front passenger, were injured with neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by seat belts at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the striking SUV and the center back end of the struck SUV. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
26
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 129 Avenue▸Jul 26 - A Honda SUV struck a Honda sedan from behind on 129 Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were licensed and conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 2015 Honda SUV traveling east while starting from parking rear-ended a 2021 Honda sedan traveling south on 129 Avenue in Queens. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan’s 24-year-old female driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No other contributing factors were specified.
29
Motorcycle Ejected in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸Jun 29 - A motorcycle rider was ejected after a collision with a sedan making a left turn on Baisley Boulevard. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to the lower leg and foot. The crash involved improper lane usage by the sedan driver.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Baisley Boulevard collided with a sedan making a left turn. The motorcycle rider, a 38-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan, registered in Connecticut, had two occupants and struck the motorcycle on its left side doors. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator during the left turn. The motorcycle rider was conscious but seriously injured. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
13
Two Sedans Collide on Baisley Boulevard▸Jun 13 - Two sedans crashed on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. One vehicle was parked; the other struck it at unsafe speed. A front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The impact damaged rear quarter panels and front end of the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. One vehicle was parked, and the other was traveling south when it struck the parked car's left rear quarter panel. The crash involved unsafe speed as a contributing factor. A 32-year-old male front passenger in the moving sedan was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report notes the passenger was conscious and not ejected. Damage occurred to the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the moving sedan. Driver errors include unsafe speed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were listed.
4
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Merrick Boulevard▸Jun 4 - Two sedans collided on Merrick Boulevard. One driver changed lanes. The other followed too closely and struck the rear. A 26-year-old rear passenger suffered neck injuries. Both vehicles damaged at impact points. The passenger was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Merrick Boulevard collided. One vehicle was changing lanes while the other followed too closely, causing a rear-end collision. The impact struck the center back end of the lead vehicle and the left front bumper of the second. A 26-year-old male rear passenger in the lead vehicle was injured, suffering neck trauma. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with the collision points.
4
SUV and Sedan Collide on Queens 180 Street▸Jun 4 - Two vehicles crashed on 180 Street in Queens. The SUV driver, traveling west, struck the sedan turning left southbound. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and bruises. Unsafe speed and ignoring traffic controls caused the collision.
According to the police report, a 2001 Chevrolet SUV traveling west on 180 Street collided with a 2017 Nissan sedan making a left turn southbound. The SUV driver, a licensed male from Pennsylvania, was injured with back contusions and bruises but was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and disregarding traffic controls as contributing factors. The sedan driver held a permit license and was making a left turn at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the sedan's center front end was damaged. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt. The crash highlights driver errors including unsafe speed and failure to obey traffic signals.
4
Bus and Pickup Truck Collide on Merrick Boulevard▸Jun 4 - A bus traveling south struck a pickup truck making a right turn. The truck hit the bus’s left front bumper with its right rear. A 47-year-old female passenger in the bus suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a southbound bus and a pickup truck collided on Merrick Boulevard. The pickup truck was making a right turn when it struck the left front bumper of the bus. The crash injured a 47-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the bus. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2S 5602
Cook votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 2 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
-
File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
1A 8936
Sanders votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Jun 1 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
-
File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-01
31S 5602
Sanders votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸May 31 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
-
File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-31
25
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Baisley Boulevard▸May 25 - A female driver in an SUV struck a slowing sedan on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and concussion. The SUV had defective brakes. Both vehicles traveled westbound at impact.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Baisley Boulevard in Queens involving a station wagon/SUV and a sedan. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was traveling westbound and struck the rear of a slowing or stopping sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with a head injury and concussion and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating vehicle malfunction on the SUV. The SUV impacted the center front end of the sedan, which sustained damage to its center back end. No other driver errors are specified in the report.
23A 8936
Cook votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸May 23 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
23S 1078
Cook votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸May 23 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
16S 5130
Sanders supports committee progress on complete streets bill improving road safety.▸May 16 - Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
16S 1078
Sanders supports committee review of bill boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸May 16 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
8
SUV Hits Parked Trailer on Baisley Boulevard▸May 8 - A 38-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered a back injury and concussion after colliding with a parked trailer on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The SUV's right front bumper struck the trailer's left rear bumper. Air bag deployed. Driver conscious.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver was making a right turn on Baisley Boulevard in Queens when her SUV collided with a parked trailer. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the SUV and the left rear bumper of the trailer. The driver sustained a back injury and concussion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The air bag deployed during the crash. The report lists "Steering Failure" as a contributing factor, indicating a mechanical or control issue with the vehicle. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The trailer was stationary with no occupants at the time of the crash.
5
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on Brewer Blvd▸Apr 5 - A 64-year-old man driving an SUV rear-ended a parked sedan on Brewer Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered a back injury but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited following too closely and aggressive driving as causes.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver in a 2009 SUV traveling south on Brewer Boulevard collided with a parked 1997 sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The driver was injured in the back and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. No other persons were reported injured or ejected.
23
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Long Street▸Mar 23 - A 43-year-old woman was hit while crossing Long Street in Queens. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck her outside an intersection. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver was licensed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Long Street in Queens made a left turn and struck a 43-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver, a licensed male from New York, had the point of impact at the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no contributing factors for the driver. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or intersection when struck. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
Aug 11 - A motor scooter with a female driver on a permit made a right turn and struck a sedan traveling east. The scooter rider, hanging on outside, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash in Queens at night.
According to the police report, a motor scooter driven by a 32-year-old female with a learner's permit made a right turn on 137 Avenue and collided with a sedan traveling straight east. The scooter rider was hanging on the outside of the vehicle and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the scooter and the left front bumper of the sedan. The scooter driver was conscious and not ejected but injured. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash occurred in Queens at 11 p.m.
11
Rear-End Crash on Merrick Boulevard Injures Two▸Aug 11 - Two men suffered neck injuries in a rear-end collision on Merrick Boulevard in Queens. Both were conscious and wearing seat belts. The crash involved two SUVs traveling north. Following too closely caused the impact. Both victims complained of whiplash.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Merrick Boulevard in Queens when one vehicle, traveling north, rear-ended another that was stopped in traffic. The driver of the striking vehicle was following too closely, a contributing factor listed in the report. Both occupants of the struck vehicle, a 56-year-old driver and an 80-year-old front passenger, were injured with neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by seat belts at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the striking SUV and the center back end of the struck SUV. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
26
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 129 Avenue▸Jul 26 - A Honda SUV struck a Honda sedan from behind on 129 Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were licensed and conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 2015 Honda SUV traveling east while starting from parking rear-ended a 2021 Honda sedan traveling south on 129 Avenue in Queens. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan’s 24-year-old female driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No other contributing factors were specified.
29
Motorcycle Ejected in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸Jun 29 - A motorcycle rider was ejected after a collision with a sedan making a left turn on Baisley Boulevard. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to the lower leg and foot. The crash involved improper lane usage by the sedan driver.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Baisley Boulevard collided with a sedan making a left turn. The motorcycle rider, a 38-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan, registered in Connecticut, had two occupants and struck the motorcycle on its left side doors. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator during the left turn. The motorcycle rider was conscious but seriously injured. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
13
Two Sedans Collide on Baisley Boulevard▸Jun 13 - Two sedans crashed on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. One vehicle was parked; the other struck it at unsafe speed. A front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The impact damaged rear quarter panels and front end of the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. One vehicle was parked, and the other was traveling south when it struck the parked car's left rear quarter panel. The crash involved unsafe speed as a contributing factor. A 32-year-old male front passenger in the moving sedan was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report notes the passenger was conscious and not ejected. Damage occurred to the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the moving sedan. Driver errors include unsafe speed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were listed.
4
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Merrick Boulevard▸Jun 4 - Two sedans collided on Merrick Boulevard. One driver changed lanes. The other followed too closely and struck the rear. A 26-year-old rear passenger suffered neck injuries. Both vehicles damaged at impact points. The passenger was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Merrick Boulevard collided. One vehicle was changing lanes while the other followed too closely, causing a rear-end collision. The impact struck the center back end of the lead vehicle and the left front bumper of the second. A 26-year-old male rear passenger in the lead vehicle was injured, suffering neck trauma. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with the collision points.
4
SUV and Sedan Collide on Queens 180 Street▸Jun 4 - Two vehicles crashed on 180 Street in Queens. The SUV driver, traveling west, struck the sedan turning left southbound. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and bruises. Unsafe speed and ignoring traffic controls caused the collision.
According to the police report, a 2001 Chevrolet SUV traveling west on 180 Street collided with a 2017 Nissan sedan making a left turn southbound. The SUV driver, a licensed male from Pennsylvania, was injured with back contusions and bruises but was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and disregarding traffic controls as contributing factors. The sedan driver held a permit license and was making a left turn at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the sedan's center front end was damaged. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt. The crash highlights driver errors including unsafe speed and failure to obey traffic signals.
4
Bus and Pickup Truck Collide on Merrick Boulevard▸Jun 4 - A bus traveling south struck a pickup truck making a right turn. The truck hit the bus’s left front bumper with its right rear. A 47-year-old female passenger in the bus suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a southbound bus and a pickup truck collided on Merrick Boulevard. The pickup truck was making a right turn when it struck the left front bumper of the bus. The crash injured a 47-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the bus. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2S 5602
Cook votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 2 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
1A 8936
Sanders votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Jun 1 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-01
31S 5602
Sanders votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸May 31 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-31
25
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Baisley Boulevard▸May 25 - A female driver in an SUV struck a slowing sedan on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and concussion. The SUV had defective brakes. Both vehicles traveled westbound at impact.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Baisley Boulevard in Queens involving a station wagon/SUV and a sedan. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was traveling westbound and struck the rear of a slowing or stopping sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with a head injury and concussion and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating vehicle malfunction on the SUV. The SUV impacted the center front end of the sedan, which sustained damage to its center back end. No other driver errors are specified in the report.
23A 8936
Cook votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸May 23 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
23S 1078
Cook votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸May 23 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
16S 5130
Sanders supports committee progress on complete streets bill improving road safety.▸May 16 - Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
16S 1078
Sanders supports committee review of bill boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸May 16 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
8
SUV Hits Parked Trailer on Baisley Boulevard▸May 8 - A 38-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered a back injury and concussion after colliding with a parked trailer on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The SUV's right front bumper struck the trailer's left rear bumper. Air bag deployed. Driver conscious.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver was making a right turn on Baisley Boulevard in Queens when her SUV collided with a parked trailer. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the SUV and the left rear bumper of the trailer. The driver sustained a back injury and concussion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The air bag deployed during the crash. The report lists "Steering Failure" as a contributing factor, indicating a mechanical or control issue with the vehicle. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The trailer was stationary with no occupants at the time of the crash.
5
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on Brewer Blvd▸Apr 5 - A 64-year-old man driving an SUV rear-ended a parked sedan on Brewer Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered a back injury but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited following too closely and aggressive driving as causes.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver in a 2009 SUV traveling south on Brewer Boulevard collided with a parked 1997 sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The driver was injured in the back and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. No other persons were reported injured or ejected.
23
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Long Street▸Mar 23 - A 43-year-old woman was hit while crossing Long Street in Queens. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck her outside an intersection. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver was licensed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Long Street in Queens made a left turn and struck a 43-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver, a licensed male from New York, had the point of impact at the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no contributing factors for the driver. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or intersection when struck. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
Aug 11 - Two men suffered neck injuries in a rear-end collision on Merrick Boulevard in Queens. Both were conscious and wearing seat belts. The crash involved two SUVs traveling north. Following too closely caused the impact. Both victims complained of whiplash.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Merrick Boulevard in Queens when one vehicle, traveling north, rear-ended another that was stopped in traffic. The driver of the striking vehicle was following too closely, a contributing factor listed in the report. Both occupants of the struck vehicle, a 56-year-old driver and an 80-year-old front passenger, were injured with neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by seat belts at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the striking SUV and the center back end of the struck SUV. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
26
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 129 Avenue▸Jul 26 - A Honda SUV struck a Honda sedan from behind on 129 Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were licensed and conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 2015 Honda SUV traveling east while starting from parking rear-ended a 2021 Honda sedan traveling south on 129 Avenue in Queens. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan’s 24-year-old female driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No other contributing factors were specified.
29
Motorcycle Ejected in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸Jun 29 - A motorcycle rider was ejected after a collision with a sedan making a left turn on Baisley Boulevard. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to the lower leg and foot. The crash involved improper lane usage by the sedan driver.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Baisley Boulevard collided with a sedan making a left turn. The motorcycle rider, a 38-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan, registered in Connecticut, had two occupants and struck the motorcycle on its left side doors. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator during the left turn. The motorcycle rider was conscious but seriously injured. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
13
Two Sedans Collide on Baisley Boulevard▸Jun 13 - Two sedans crashed on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. One vehicle was parked; the other struck it at unsafe speed. A front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The impact damaged rear quarter panels and front end of the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. One vehicle was parked, and the other was traveling south when it struck the parked car's left rear quarter panel. The crash involved unsafe speed as a contributing factor. A 32-year-old male front passenger in the moving sedan was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report notes the passenger was conscious and not ejected. Damage occurred to the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the moving sedan. Driver errors include unsafe speed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were listed.
4
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Merrick Boulevard▸Jun 4 - Two sedans collided on Merrick Boulevard. One driver changed lanes. The other followed too closely and struck the rear. A 26-year-old rear passenger suffered neck injuries. Both vehicles damaged at impact points. The passenger was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Merrick Boulevard collided. One vehicle was changing lanes while the other followed too closely, causing a rear-end collision. The impact struck the center back end of the lead vehicle and the left front bumper of the second. A 26-year-old male rear passenger in the lead vehicle was injured, suffering neck trauma. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with the collision points.
4
SUV and Sedan Collide on Queens 180 Street▸Jun 4 - Two vehicles crashed on 180 Street in Queens. The SUV driver, traveling west, struck the sedan turning left southbound. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and bruises. Unsafe speed and ignoring traffic controls caused the collision.
According to the police report, a 2001 Chevrolet SUV traveling west on 180 Street collided with a 2017 Nissan sedan making a left turn southbound. The SUV driver, a licensed male from Pennsylvania, was injured with back contusions and bruises but was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and disregarding traffic controls as contributing factors. The sedan driver held a permit license and was making a left turn at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the sedan's center front end was damaged. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt. The crash highlights driver errors including unsafe speed and failure to obey traffic signals.
4
Bus and Pickup Truck Collide on Merrick Boulevard▸Jun 4 - A bus traveling south struck a pickup truck making a right turn. The truck hit the bus’s left front bumper with its right rear. A 47-year-old female passenger in the bus suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a southbound bus and a pickup truck collided on Merrick Boulevard. The pickup truck was making a right turn when it struck the left front bumper of the bus. The crash injured a 47-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the bus. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2S 5602
Cook votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 2 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
1A 8936
Sanders votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Jun 1 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-01
31S 5602
Sanders votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸May 31 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
-
File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-31
25
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Baisley Boulevard▸May 25 - A female driver in an SUV struck a slowing sedan on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and concussion. The SUV had defective brakes. Both vehicles traveled westbound at impact.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Baisley Boulevard in Queens involving a station wagon/SUV and a sedan. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was traveling westbound and struck the rear of a slowing or stopping sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with a head injury and concussion and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating vehicle malfunction on the SUV. The SUV impacted the center front end of the sedan, which sustained damage to its center back end. No other driver errors are specified in the report.
23A 8936
Cook votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸May 23 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
23S 1078
Cook votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸May 23 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
16S 5130
Sanders supports committee progress on complete streets bill improving road safety.▸May 16 - Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
16S 1078
Sanders supports committee review of bill boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸May 16 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
8
SUV Hits Parked Trailer on Baisley Boulevard▸May 8 - A 38-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered a back injury and concussion after colliding with a parked trailer on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The SUV's right front bumper struck the trailer's left rear bumper. Air bag deployed. Driver conscious.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver was making a right turn on Baisley Boulevard in Queens when her SUV collided with a parked trailer. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the SUV and the left rear bumper of the trailer. The driver sustained a back injury and concussion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The air bag deployed during the crash. The report lists "Steering Failure" as a contributing factor, indicating a mechanical or control issue with the vehicle. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The trailer was stationary with no occupants at the time of the crash.
5
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on Brewer Blvd▸Apr 5 - A 64-year-old man driving an SUV rear-ended a parked sedan on Brewer Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered a back injury but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited following too closely and aggressive driving as causes.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver in a 2009 SUV traveling south on Brewer Boulevard collided with a parked 1997 sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The driver was injured in the back and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. No other persons were reported injured or ejected.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Long Street▸Mar 23 - A 43-year-old woman was hit while crossing Long Street in Queens. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck her outside an intersection. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver was licensed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Long Street in Queens made a left turn and struck a 43-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver, a licensed male from New York, had the point of impact at the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no contributing factors for the driver. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or intersection when struck. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
Jul 26 - A Honda SUV struck a Honda sedan from behind on 129 Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were licensed and conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 2015 Honda SUV traveling east while starting from parking rear-ended a 2021 Honda sedan traveling south on 129 Avenue in Queens. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan’s 24-year-old female driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Motorcycle Ejected in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸Jun 29 - A motorcycle rider was ejected after a collision with a sedan making a left turn on Baisley Boulevard. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to the lower leg and foot. The crash involved improper lane usage by the sedan driver.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Baisley Boulevard collided with a sedan making a left turn. The motorcycle rider, a 38-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan, registered in Connecticut, had two occupants and struck the motorcycle on its left side doors. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator during the left turn. The motorcycle rider was conscious but seriously injured. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
13
Two Sedans Collide on Baisley Boulevard▸Jun 13 - Two sedans crashed on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. One vehicle was parked; the other struck it at unsafe speed. A front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The impact damaged rear quarter panels and front end of the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. One vehicle was parked, and the other was traveling south when it struck the parked car's left rear quarter panel. The crash involved unsafe speed as a contributing factor. A 32-year-old male front passenger in the moving sedan was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report notes the passenger was conscious and not ejected. Damage occurred to the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the moving sedan. Driver errors include unsafe speed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were listed.
4
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Merrick Boulevard▸Jun 4 - Two sedans collided on Merrick Boulevard. One driver changed lanes. The other followed too closely and struck the rear. A 26-year-old rear passenger suffered neck injuries. Both vehicles damaged at impact points. The passenger was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Merrick Boulevard collided. One vehicle was changing lanes while the other followed too closely, causing a rear-end collision. The impact struck the center back end of the lead vehicle and the left front bumper of the second. A 26-year-old male rear passenger in the lead vehicle was injured, suffering neck trauma. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with the collision points.
4
SUV and Sedan Collide on Queens 180 Street▸Jun 4 - Two vehicles crashed on 180 Street in Queens. The SUV driver, traveling west, struck the sedan turning left southbound. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and bruises. Unsafe speed and ignoring traffic controls caused the collision.
According to the police report, a 2001 Chevrolet SUV traveling west on 180 Street collided with a 2017 Nissan sedan making a left turn southbound. The SUV driver, a licensed male from Pennsylvania, was injured with back contusions and bruises but was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and disregarding traffic controls as contributing factors. The sedan driver held a permit license and was making a left turn at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the sedan's center front end was damaged. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt. The crash highlights driver errors including unsafe speed and failure to obey traffic signals.
4
Bus and Pickup Truck Collide on Merrick Boulevard▸Jun 4 - A bus traveling south struck a pickup truck making a right turn. The truck hit the bus’s left front bumper with its right rear. A 47-year-old female passenger in the bus suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a southbound bus and a pickup truck collided on Merrick Boulevard. The pickup truck was making a right turn when it struck the left front bumper of the bus. The crash injured a 47-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the bus. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2S 5602
Cook votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 2 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
1A 8936
Sanders votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Jun 1 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-01
31S 5602
Sanders votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸May 31 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-31
25
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Baisley Boulevard▸May 25 - A female driver in an SUV struck a slowing sedan on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and concussion. The SUV had defective brakes. Both vehicles traveled westbound at impact.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Baisley Boulevard in Queens involving a station wagon/SUV and a sedan. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was traveling westbound and struck the rear of a slowing or stopping sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with a head injury and concussion and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating vehicle malfunction on the SUV. The SUV impacted the center front end of the sedan, which sustained damage to its center back end. No other driver errors are specified in the report.
23A 8936
Cook votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸May 23 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
23S 1078
Cook votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸May 23 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
16S 5130
Sanders supports committee progress on complete streets bill improving road safety.▸May 16 - Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
16S 1078
Sanders supports committee review of bill boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸May 16 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
8
SUV Hits Parked Trailer on Baisley Boulevard▸May 8 - A 38-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered a back injury and concussion after colliding with a parked trailer on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The SUV's right front bumper struck the trailer's left rear bumper. Air bag deployed. Driver conscious.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver was making a right turn on Baisley Boulevard in Queens when her SUV collided with a parked trailer. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the SUV and the left rear bumper of the trailer. The driver sustained a back injury and concussion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The air bag deployed during the crash. The report lists "Steering Failure" as a contributing factor, indicating a mechanical or control issue with the vehicle. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The trailer was stationary with no occupants at the time of the crash.
5
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on Brewer Blvd▸Apr 5 - A 64-year-old man driving an SUV rear-ended a parked sedan on Brewer Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered a back injury but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited following too closely and aggressive driving as causes.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver in a 2009 SUV traveling south on Brewer Boulevard collided with a parked 1997 sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The driver was injured in the back and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. No other persons were reported injured or ejected.
23
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Long Street▸Mar 23 - A 43-year-old woman was hit while crossing Long Street in Queens. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck her outside an intersection. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver was licensed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Long Street in Queens made a left turn and struck a 43-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver, a licensed male from New York, had the point of impact at the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no contributing factors for the driver. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or intersection when struck. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
Jun 29 - A motorcycle rider was ejected after a collision with a sedan making a left turn on Baisley Boulevard. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to the lower leg and foot. The crash involved improper lane usage by the sedan driver.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Baisley Boulevard collided with a sedan making a left turn. The motorcycle rider, a 38-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan, registered in Connecticut, had two occupants and struck the motorcycle on its left side doors. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator during the left turn. The motorcycle rider was conscious but seriously injured. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
13
Two Sedans Collide on Baisley Boulevard▸Jun 13 - Two sedans crashed on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. One vehicle was parked; the other struck it at unsafe speed. A front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The impact damaged rear quarter panels and front end of the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. One vehicle was parked, and the other was traveling south when it struck the parked car's left rear quarter panel. The crash involved unsafe speed as a contributing factor. A 32-year-old male front passenger in the moving sedan was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report notes the passenger was conscious and not ejected. Damage occurred to the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the moving sedan. Driver errors include unsafe speed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were listed.
4
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Merrick Boulevard▸Jun 4 - Two sedans collided on Merrick Boulevard. One driver changed lanes. The other followed too closely and struck the rear. A 26-year-old rear passenger suffered neck injuries. Both vehicles damaged at impact points. The passenger was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Merrick Boulevard collided. One vehicle was changing lanes while the other followed too closely, causing a rear-end collision. The impact struck the center back end of the lead vehicle and the left front bumper of the second. A 26-year-old male rear passenger in the lead vehicle was injured, suffering neck trauma. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with the collision points.
4
SUV and Sedan Collide on Queens 180 Street▸Jun 4 - Two vehicles crashed on 180 Street in Queens. The SUV driver, traveling west, struck the sedan turning left southbound. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and bruises. Unsafe speed and ignoring traffic controls caused the collision.
According to the police report, a 2001 Chevrolet SUV traveling west on 180 Street collided with a 2017 Nissan sedan making a left turn southbound. The SUV driver, a licensed male from Pennsylvania, was injured with back contusions and bruises but was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and disregarding traffic controls as contributing factors. The sedan driver held a permit license and was making a left turn at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the sedan's center front end was damaged. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt. The crash highlights driver errors including unsafe speed and failure to obey traffic signals.
4
Bus and Pickup Truck Collide on Merrick Boulevard▸Jun 4 - A bus traveling south struck a pickup truck making a right turn. The truck hit the bus’s left front bumper with its right rear. A 47-year-old female passenger in the bus suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a southbound bus and a pickup truck collided on Merrick Boulevard. The pickup truck was making a right turn when it struck the left front bumper of the bus. The crash injured a 47-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the bus. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2S 5602
Cook votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 2 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
1A 8936
Sanders votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Jun 1 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-01
31S 5602
Sanders votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸May 31 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
-
File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-31
25
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Baisley Boulevard▸May 25 - A female driver in an SUV struck a slowing sedan on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and concussion. The SUV had defective brakes. Both vehicles traveled westbound at impact.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Baisley Boulevard in Queens involving a station wagon/SUV and a sedan. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was traveling westbound and struck the rear of a slowing or stopping sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with a head injury and concussion and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating vehicle malfunction on the SUV. The SUV impacted the center front end of the sedan, which sustained damage to its center back end. No other driver errors are specified in the report.
23A 8936
Cook votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸May 23 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
23S 1078
Cook votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸May 23 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
-
File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
16S 5130
Sanders supports committee progress on complete streets bill improving road safety.▸May 16 - Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
16S 1078
Sanders supports committee review of bill boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸May 16 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
8
SUV Hits Parked Trailer on Baisley Boulevard▸May 8 - A 38-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered a back injury and concussion after colliding with a parked trailer on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The SUV's right front bumper struck the trailer's left rear bumper. Air bag deployed. Driver conscious.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver was making a right turn on Baisley Boulevard in Queens when her SUV collided with a parked trailer. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the SUV and the left rear bumper of the trailer. The driver sustained a back injury and concussion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The air bag deployed during the crash. The report lists "Steering Failure" as a contributing factor, indicating a mechanical or control issue with the vehicle. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The trailer was stationary with no occupants at the time of the crash.
5
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on Brewer Blvd▸Apr 5 - A 64-year-old man driving an SUV rear-ended a parked sedan on Brewer Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered a back injury but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited following too closely and aggressive driving as causes.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver in a 2009 SUV traveling south on Brewer Boulevard collided with a parked 1997 sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The driver was injured in the back and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. No other persons were reported injured or ejected.
23
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Long Street▸Mar 23 - A 43-year-old woman was hit while crossing Long Street in Queens. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck her outside an intersection. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver was licensed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Long Street in Queens made a left turn and struck a 43-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver, a licensed male from New York, had the point of impact at the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no contributing factors for the driver. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or intersection when struck. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
Jun 13 - Two sedans crashed on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. One vehicle was parked; the other struck it at unsafe speed. A front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The impact damaged rear quarter panels and front end of the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. One vehicle was parked, and the other was traveling south when it struck the parked car's left rear quarter panel. The crash involved unsafe speed as a contributing factor. A 32-year-old male front passenger in the moving sedan was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report notes the passenger was conscious and not ejected. Damage occurred to the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the moving sedan. Driver errors include unsafe speed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were listed.
4
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Merrick Boulevard▸Jun 4 - Two sedans collided on Merrick Boulevard. One driver changed lanes. The other followed too closely and struck the rear. A 26-year-old rear passenger suffered neck injuries. Both vehicles damaged at impact points. The passenger was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Merrick Boulevard collided. One vehicle was changing lanes while the other followed too closely, causing a rear-end collision. The impact struck the center back end of the lead vehicle and the left front bumper of the second. A 26-year-old male rear passenger in the lead vehicle was injured, suffering neck trauma. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with the collision points.
4
SUV and Sedan Collide on Queens 180 Street▸Jun 4 - Two vehicles crashed on 180 Street in Queens. The SUV driver, traveling west, struck the sedan turning left southbound. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and bruises. Unsafe speed and ignoring traffic controls caused the collision.
According to the police report, a 2001 Chevrolet SUV traveling west on 180 Street collided with a 2017 Nissan sedan making a left turn southbound. The SUV driver, a licensed male from Pennsylvania, was injured with back contusions and bruises but was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and disregarding traffic controls as contributing factors. The sedan driver held a permit license and was making a left turn at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the sedan's center front end was damaged. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt. The crash highlights driver errors including unsafe speed and failure to obey traffic signals.
4
Bus and Pickup Truck Collide on Merrick Boulevard▸Jun 4 - A bus traveling south struck a pickup truck making a right turn. The truck hit the bus’s left front bumper with its right rear. A 47-year-old female passenger in the bus suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a southbound bus and a pickup truck collided on Merrick Boulevard. The pickup truck was making a right turn when it struck the left front bumper of the bus. The crash injured a 47-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the bus. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2S 5602
Cook votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 2 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
-
File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
1A 8936
Sanders votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Jun 1 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
-
File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-01
31S 5602
Sanders votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸May 31 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
-
File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-31
25
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Baisley Boulevard▸May 25 - A female driver in an SUV struck a slowing sedan on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and concussion. The SUV had defective brakes. Both vehicles traveled westbound at impact.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Baisley Boulevard in Queens involving a station wagon/SUV and a sedan. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was traveling westbound and struck the rear of a slowing or stopping sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with a head injury and concussion and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating vehicle malfunction on the SUV. The SUV impacted the center front end of the sedan, which sustained damage to its center back end. No other driver errors are specified in the report.
23A 8936
Cook votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸May 23 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
-
File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
23S 1078
Cook votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸May 23 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
-
File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
16S 5130
Sanders supports committee progress on complete streets bill improving road safety.▸May 16 - Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
16S 1078
Sanders supports committee review of bill boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸May 16 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
-
File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
8
SUV Hits Parked Trailer on Baisley Boulevard▸May 8 - A 38-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered a back injury and concussion after colliding with a parked trailer on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The SUV's right front bumper struck the trailer's left rear bumper. Air bag deployed. Driver conscious.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver was making a right turn on Baisley Boulevard in Queens when her SUV collided with a parked trailer. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the SUV and the left rear bumper of the trailer. The driver sustained a back injury and concussion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The air bag deployed during the crash. The report lists "Steering Failure" as a contributing factor, indicating a mechanical or control issue with the vehicle. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The trailer was stationary with no occupants at the time of the crash.
5
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on Brewer Blvd▸Apr 5 - A 64-year-old man driving an SUV rear-ended a parked sedan on Brewer Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered a back injury but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited following too closely and aggressive driving as causes.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver in a 2009 SUV traveling south on Brewer Boulevard collided with a parked 1997 sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The driver was injured in the back and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. No other persons were reported injured or ejected.
23
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Long Street▸Mar 23 - A 43-year-old woman was hit while crossing Long Street in Queens. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck her outside an intersection. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver was licensed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Long Street in Queens made a left turn and struck a 43-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver, a licensed male from New York, had the point of impact at the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no contributing factors for the driver. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or intersection when struck. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
Jun 4 - Two sedans collided on Merrick Boulevard. One driver changed lanes. The other followed too closely and struck the rear. A 26-year-old rear passenger suffered neck injuries. Both vehicles damaged at impact points. The passenger was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Merrick Boulevard collided. One vehicle was changing lanes while the other followed too closely, causing a rear-end collision. The impact struck the center back end of the lead vehicle and the left front bumper of the second. A 26-year-old male rear passenger in the lead vehicle was injured, suffering neck trauma. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with the collision points.
4
SUV and Sedan Collide on Queens 180 Street▸Jun 4 - Two vehicles crashed on 180 Street in Queens. The SUV driver, traveling west, struck the sedan turning left southbound. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and bruises. Unsafe speed and ignoring traffic controls caused the collision.
According to the police report, a 2001 Chevrolet SUV traveling west on 180 Street collided with a 2017 Nissan sedan making a left turn southbound. The SUV driver, a licensed male from Pennsylvania, was injured with back contusions and bruises but was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and disregarding traffic controls as contributing factors. The sedan driver held a permit license and was making a left turn at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the sedan's center front end was damaged. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt. The crash highlights driver errors including unsafe speed and failure to obey traffic signals.
4
Bus and Pickup Truck Collide on Merrick Boulevard▸Jun 4 - A bus traveling south struck a pickup truck making a right turn. The truck hit the bus’s left front bumper with its right rear. A 47-year-old female passenger in the bus suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a southbound bus and a pickup truck collided on Merrick Boulevard. The pickup truck was making a right turn when it struck the left front bumper of the bus. The crash injured a 47-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the bus. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2S 5602
Cook votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 2 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
-
File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
1A 8936
Sanders votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Jun 1 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
-
File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-01
31S 5602
Sanders votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸May 31 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
-
File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-31
25
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Baisley Boulevard▸May 25 - A female driver in an SUV struck a slowing sedan on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and concussion. The SUV had defective brakes. Both vehicles traveled westbound at impact.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Baisley Boulevard in Queens involving a station wagon/SUV and a sedan. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was traveling westbound and struck the rear of a slowing or stopping sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with a head injury and concussion and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating vehicle malfunction on the SUV. The SUV impacted the center front end of the sedan, which sustained damage to its center back end. No other driver errors are specified in the report.
23A 8936
Cook votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸May 23 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
-
File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
23S 1078
Cook votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸May 23 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
-
File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
16S 5130
Sanders supports committee progress on complete streets bill improving road safety.▸May 16 - Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
16S 1078
Sanders supports committee review of bill boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸May 16 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
-
File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
8
SUV Hits Parked Trailer on Baisley Boulevard▸May 8 - A 38-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered a back injury and concussion after colliding with a parked trailer on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The SUV's right front bumper struck the trailer's left rear bumper. Air bag deployed. Driver conscious.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver was making a right turn on Baisley Boulevard in Queens when her SUV collided with a parked trailer. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the SUV and the left rear bumper of the trailer. The driver sustained a back injury and concussion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The air bag deployed during the crash. The report lists "Steering Failure" as a contributing factor, indicating a mechanical or control issue with the vehicle. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The trailer was stationary with no occupants at the time of the crash.
5
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on Brewer Blvd▸Apr 5 - A 64-year-old man driving an SUV rear-ended a parked sedan on Brewer Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered a back injury but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited following too closely and aggressive driving as causes.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver in a 2009 SUV traveling south on Brewer Boulevard collided with a parked 1997 sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The driver was injured in the back and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. No other persons were reported injured or ejected.
23
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Long Street▸Mar 23 - A 43-year-old woman was hit while crossing Long Street in Queens. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck her outside an intersection. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver was licensed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Long Street in Queens made a left turn and struck a 43-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver, a licensed male from New York, had the point of impact at the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no contributing factors for the driver. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or intersection when struck. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
Jun 4 - Two vehicles crashed on 180 Street in Queens. The SUV driver, traveling west, struck the sedan turning left southbound. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and bruises. Unsafe speed and ignoring traffic controls caused the collision.
According to the police report, a 2001 Chevrolet SUV traveling west on 180 Street collided with a 2017 Nissan sedan making a left turn southbound. The SUV driver, a licensed male from Pennsylvania, was injured with back contusions and bruises but was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and disregarding traffic controls as contributing factors. The sedan driver held a permit license and was making a left turn at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the sedan's center front end was damaged. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt. The crash highlights driver errors including unsafe speed and failure to obey traffic signals.
4
Bus and Pickup Truck Collide on Merrick Boulevard▸Jun 4 - A bus traveling south struck a pickup truck making a right turn. The truck hit the bus’s left front bumper with its right rear. A 47-year-old female passenger in the bus suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a southbound bus and a pickup truck collided on Merrick Boulevard. The pickup truck was making a right turn when it struck the left front bumper of the bus. The crash injured a 47-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the bus. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2S 5602
Cook votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 2 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
-
File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
1A 8936
Sanders votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Jun 1 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
-
File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-01
31S 5602
Sanders votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸May 31 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
-
File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-31
25
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Baisley Boulevard▸May 25 - A female driver in an SUV struck a slowing sedan on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and concussion. The SUV had defective brakes. Both vehicles traveled westbound at impact.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Baisley Boulevard in Queens involving a station wagon/SUV and a sedan. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was traveling westbound and struck the rear of a slowing or stopping sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with a head injury and concussion and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating vehicle malfunction on the SUV. The SUV impacted the center front end of the sedan, which sustained damage to its center back end. No other driver errors are specified in the report.
23A 8936
Cook votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸May 23 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
23S 1078
Cook votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸May 23 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
16S 5130
Sanders supports committee progress on complete streets bill improving road safety.▸May 16 - Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
16S 1078
Sanders supports committee review of bill boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸May 16 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
-
File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
8
SUV Hits Parked Trailer on Baisley Boulevard▸May 8 - A 38-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered a back injury and concussion after colliding with a parked trailer on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The SUV's right front bumper struck the trailer's left rear bumper. Air bag deployed. Driver conscious.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver was making a right turn on Baisley Boulevard in Queens when her SUV collided with a parked trailer. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the SUV and the left rear bumper of the trailer. The driver sustained a back injury and concussion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The air bag deployed during the crash. The report lists "Steering Failure" as a contributing factor, indicating a mechanical or control issue with the vehicle. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The trailer was stationary with no occupants at the time of the crash.
5
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on Brewer Blvd▸Apr 5 - A 64-year-old man driving an SUV rear-ended a parked sedan on Brewer Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered a back injury but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited following too closely and aggressive driving as causes.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver in a 2009 SUV traveling south on Brewer Boulevard collided with a parked 1997 sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The driver was injured in the back and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. No other persons were reported injured or ejected.
23
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Long Street▸Mar 23 - A 43-year-old woman was hit while crossing Long Street in Queens. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck her outside an intersection. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver was licensed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Long Street in Queens made a left turn and struck a 43-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver, a licensed male from New York, had the point of impact at the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no contributing factors for the driver. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or intersection when struck. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
Jun 4 - A bus traveling south struck a pickup truck making a right turn. The truck hit the bus’s left front bumper with its right rear. A 47-year-old female passenger in the bus suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a southbound bus and a pickup truck collided on Merrick Boulevard. The pickup truck was making a right turn when it struck the left front bumper of the bus. The crash injured a 47-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the bus. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2S 5602
Cook votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 2 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
1A 8936
Sanders votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Jun 1 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-01
31S 5602
Sanders votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸May 31 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
-
File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-31
25
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Baisley Boulevard▸May 25 - A female driver in an SUV struck a slowing sedan on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and concussion. The SUV had defective brakes. Both vehicles traveled westbound at impact.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Baisley Boulevard in Queens involving a station wagon/SUV and a sedan. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was traveling westbound and struck the rear of a slowing or stopping sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with a head injury and concussion and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating vehicle malfunction on the SUV. The SUV impacted the center front end of the sedan, which sustained damage to its center back end. No other driver errors are specified in the report.
23A 8936
Cook votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸May 23 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
-
File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
23S 1078
Cook votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸May 23 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
16S 5130
Sanders supports committee progress on complete streets bill improving road safety.▸May 16 - Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
16S 1078
Sanders supports committee review of bill boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸May 16 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
8
SUV Hits Parked Trailer on Baisley Boulevard▸May 8 - A 38-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered a back injury and concussion after colliding with a parked trailer on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The SUV's right front bumper struck the trailer's left rear bumper. Air bag deployed. Driver conscious.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver was making a right turn on Baisley Boulevard in Queens when her SUV collided with a parked trailer. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the SUV and the left rear bumper of the trailer. The driver sustained a back injury and concussion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The air bag deployed during the crash. The report lists "Steering Failure" as a contributing factor, indicating a mechanical or control issue with the vehicle. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The trailer was stationary with no occupants at the time of the crash.
5
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on Brewer Blvd▸Apr 5 - A 64-year-old man driving an SUV rear-ended a parked sedan on Brewer Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered a back injury but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited following too closely and aggressive driving as causes.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver in a 2009 SUV traveling south on Brewer Boulevard collided with a parked 1997 sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The driver was injured in the back and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. No other persons were reported injured or ejected.
23
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Long Street▸Mar 23 - A 43-year-old woman was hit while crossing Long Street in Queens. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck her outside an intersection. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver was licensed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Long Street in Queens made a left turn and struck a 43-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver, a licensed male from New York, had the point of impact at the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no contributing factors for the driver. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or intersection when struck. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
Jun 2 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
- File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-06-02
1A 8936
Sanders votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Jun 1 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
-
File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-01
31S 5602
Sanders votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸May 31 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
-
File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-31
25
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Baisley Boulevard▸May 25 - A female driver in an SUV struck a slowing sedan on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and concussion. The SUV had defective brakes. Both vehicles traveled westbound at impact.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Baisley Boulevard in Queens involving a station wagon/SUV and a sedan. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was traveling westbound and struck the rear of a slowing or stopping sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with a head injury and concussion and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating vehicle malfunction on the SUV. The SUV impacted the center front end of the sedan, which sustained damage to its center back end. No other driver errors are specified in the report.
23A 8936
Cook votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸May 23 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
-
File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
23S 1078
Cook votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸May 23 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
-
File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
16S 5130
Sanders supports committee progress on complete streets bill improving road safety.▸May 16 - Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
16S 1078
Sanders supports committee review of bill boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸May 16 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
-
File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
8
SUV Hits Parked Trailer on Baisley Boulevard▸May 8 - A 38-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered a back injury and concussion after colliding with a parked trailer on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The SUV's right front bumper struck the trailer's left rear bumper. Air bag deployed. Driver conscious.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver was making a right turn on Baisley Boulevard in Queens when her SUV collided with a parked trailer. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the SUV and the left rear bumper of the trailer. The driver sustained a back injury and concussion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The air bag deployed during the crash. The report lists "Steering Failure" as a contributing factor, indicating a mechanical or control issue with the vehicle. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The trailer was stationary with no occupants at the time of the crash.
5
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on Brewer Blvd▸Apr 5 - A 64-year-old man driving an SUV rear-ended a parked sedan on Brewer Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered a back injury but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited following too closely and aggressive driving as causes.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver in a 2009 SUV traveling south on Brewer Boulevard collided with a parked 1997 sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The driver was injured in the back and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. No other persons were reported injured or ejected.
23
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Long Street▸Mar 23 - A 43-year-old woman was hit while crossing Long Street in Queens. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck her outside an intersection. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver was licensed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Long Street in Queens made a left turn and struck a 43-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver, a licensed male from New York, had the point of impact at the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no contributing factors for the driver. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or intersection when struck. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
Jun 1 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
- File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-06-01
31S 5602
Sanders votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸May 31 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
-
File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-31
25
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Baisley Boulevard▸May 25 - A female driver in an SUV struck a slowing sedan on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and concussion. The SUV had defective brakes. Both vehicles traveled westbound at impact.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Baisley Boulevard in Queens involving a station wagon/SUV and a sedan. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was traveling westbound and struck the rear of a slowing or stopping sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with a head injury and concussion and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating vehicle malfunction on the SUV. The SUV impacted the center front end of the sedan, which sustained damage to its center back end. No other driver errors are specified in the report.
23A 8936
Cook votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸May 23 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
-
File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
23S 1078
Cook votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸May 23 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
-
File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
16S 5130
Sanders supports committee progress on complete streets bill improving road safety.▸May 16 - Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
16S 1078
Sanders supports committee review of bill boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸May 16 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
-
File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
8
SUV Hits Parked Trailer on Baisley Boulevard▸May 8 - A 38-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered a back injury and concussion after colliding with a parked trailer on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The SUV's right front bumper struck the trailer's left rear bumper. Air bag deployed. Driver conscious.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver was making a right turn on Baisley Boulevard in Queens when her SUV collided with a parked trailer. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the SUV and the left rear bumper of the trailer. The driver sustained a back injury and concussion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The air bag deployed during the crash. The report lists "Steering Failure" as a contributing factor, indicating a mechanical or control issue with the vehicle. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The trailer was stationary with no occupants at the time of the crash.
5
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on Brewer Blvd▸Apr 5 - A 64-year-old man driving an SUV rear-ended a parked sedan on Brewer Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered a back injury but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited following too closely and aggressive driving as causes.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver in a 2009 SUV traveling south on Brewer Boulevard collided with a parked 1997 sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The driver was injured in the back and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. No other persons were reported injured or ejected.
23
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Long Street▸Mar 23 - A 43-year-old woman was hit while crossing Long Street in Queens. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck her outside an intersection. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver was licensed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Long Street in Queens made a left turn and struck a 43-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver, a licensed male from New York, had the point of impact at the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no contributing factors for the driver. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or intersection when struck. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
May 31 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
- File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-31
25
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Baisley Boulevard▸May 25 - A female driver in an SUV struck a slowing sedan on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and concussion. The SUV had defective brakes. Both vehicles traveled westbound at impact.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Baisley Boulevard in Queens involving a station wagon/SUV and a sedan. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was traveling westbound and struck the rear of a slowing or stopping sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with a head injury and concussion and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating vehicle malfunction on the SUV. The SUV impacted the center front end of the sedan, which sustained damage to its center back end. No other driver errors are specified in the report.
23A 8936
Cook votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸May 23 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
23S 1078
Cook votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸May 23 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
16S 5130
Sanders supports committee progress on complete streets bill improving road safety.▸May 16 - Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
16S 1078
Sanders supports committee review of bill boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸May 16 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
8
SUV Hits Parked Trailer on Baisley Boulevard▸May 8 - A 38-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered a back injury and concussion after colliding with a parked trailer on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The SUV's right front bumper struck the trailer's left rear bumper. Air bag deployed. Driver conscious.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver was making a right turn on Baisley Boulevard in Queens when her SUV collided with a parked trailer. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the SUV and the left rear bumper of the trailer. The driver sustained a back injury and concussion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The air bag deployed during the crash. The report lists "Steering Failure" as a contributing factor, indicating a mechanical or control issue with the vehicle. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The trailer was stationary with no occupants at the time of the crash.
5
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on Brewer Blvd▸Apr 5 - A 64-year-old man driving an SUV rear-ended a parked sedan on Brewer Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered a back injury but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited following too closely and aggressive driving as causes.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver in a 2009 SUV traveling south on Brewer Boulevard collided with a parked 1997 sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The driver was injured in the back and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. No other persons were reported injured or ejected.
23
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Long Street▸Mar 23 - A 43-year-old woman was hit while crossing Long Street in Queens. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck her outside an intersection. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver was licensed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Long Street in Queens made a left turn and struck a 43-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver, a licensed male from New York, had the point of impact at the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no contributing factors for the driver. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or intersection when struck. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
May 25 - A female driver in an SUV struck a slowing sedan on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and concussion. The SUV had defective brakes. Both vehicles traveled westbound at impact.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Baisley Boulevard in Queens involving a station wagon/SUV and a sedan. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was traveling westbound and struck the rear of a slowing or stopping sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with a head injury and concussion and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating vehicle malfunction on the SUV. The SUV impacted the center front end of the sedan, which sustained damage to its center back end. No other driver errors are specified in the report.
23A 8936
Cook votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸May 23 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
23S 1078
Cook votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸May 23 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
16S 5130
Sanders supports committee progress on complete streets bill improving road safety.▸May 16 - Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
16S 1078
Sanders supports committee review of bill boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸May 16 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
8
SUV Hits Parked Trailer on Baisley Boulevard▸May 8 - A 38-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered a back injury and concussion after colliding with a parked trailer on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The SUV's right front bumper struck the trailer's left rear bumper. Air bag deployed. Driver conscious.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver was making a right turn on Baisley Boulevard in Queens when her SUV collided with a parked trailer. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the SUV and the left rear bumper of the trailer. The driver sustained a back injury and concussion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The air bag deployed during the crash. The report lists "Steering Failure" as a contributing factor, indicating a mechanical or control issue with the vehicle. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The trailer was stationary with no occupants at the time of the crash.
5
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on Brewer Blvd▸Apr 5 - A 64-year-old man driving an SUV rear-ended a parked sedan on Brewer Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered a back injury but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited following too closely and aggressive driving as causes.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver in a 2009 SUV traveling south on Brewer Boulevard collided with a parked 1997 sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The driver was injured in the back and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. No other persons were reported injured or ejected.
23
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Long Street▸Mar 23 - A 43-year-old woman was hit while crossing Long Street in Queens. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck her outside an intersection. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver was licensed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Long Street in Queens made a left turn and struck a 43-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver, a licensed male from New York, had the point of impact at the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no contributing factors for the driver. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or intersection when struck. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
May 23 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
- File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23
23S 1078
Cook votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸May 23 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
16S 5130
Sanders supports committee progress on complete streets bill improving road safety.▸May 16 - Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
16S 1078
Sanders supports committee review of bill boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸May 16 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
8
SUV Hits Parked Trailer on Baisley Boulevard▸May 8 - A 38-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered a back injury and concussion after colliding with a parked trailer on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The SUV's right front bumper struck the trailer's left rear bumper. Air bag deployed. Driver conscious.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver was making a right turn on Baisley Boulevard in Queens when her SUV collided with a parked trailer. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the SUV and the left rear bumper of the trailer. The driver sustained a back injury and concussion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The air bag deployed during the crash. The report lists "Steering Failure" as a contributing factor, indicating a mechanical or control issue with the vehicle. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The trailer was stationary with no occupants at the time of the crash.
5
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on Brewer Blvd▸Apr 5 - A 64-year-old man driving an SUV rear-ended a parked sedan on Brewer Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered a back injury but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited following too closely and aggressive driving as causes.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver in a 2009 SUV traveling south on Brewer Boulevard collided with a parked 1997 sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The driver was injured in the back and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. No other persons were reported injured or ejected.
23
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Long Street▸Mar 23 - A 43-year-old woman was hit while crossing Long Street in Queens. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck her outside an intersection. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver was licensed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Long Street in Queens made a left turn and struck a 43-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver, a licensed male from New York, had the point of impact at the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no contributing factors for the driver. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or intersection when struck. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
May 23 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
- File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-23
16S 5130
Sanders supports committee progress on complete streets bill improving road safety.▸May 16 - Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
16S 1078
Sanders supports committee review of bill boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸May 16 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
8
SUV Hits Parked Trailer on Baisley Boulevard▸May 8 - A 38-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered a back injury and concussion after colliding with a parked trailer on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The SUV's right front bumper struck the trailer's left rear bumper. Air bag deployed. Driver conscious.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver was making a right turn on Baisley Boulevard in Queens when her SUV collided with a parked trailer. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the SUV and the left rear bumper of the trailer. The driver sustained a back injury and concussion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The air bag deployed during the crash. The report lists "Steering Failure" as a contributing factor, indicating a mechanical or control issue with the vehicle. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The trailer was stationary with no occupants at the time of the crash.
5
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on Brewer Blvd▸Apr 5 - A 64-year-old man driving an SUV rear-ended a parked sedan on Brewer Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered a back injury but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited following too closely and aggressive driving as causes.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver in a 2009 SUV traveling south on Brewer Boulevard collided with a parked 1997 sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The driver was injured in the back and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. No other persons were reported injured or ejected.
23
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Long Street▸Mar 23 - A 43-year-old woman was hit while crossing Long Street in Queens. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck her outside an intersection. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver was licensed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Long Street in Queens made a left turn and struck a 43-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver, a licensed male from New York, had the point of impact at the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no contributing factors for the driver. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or intersection when struck. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
May 16 - Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
- File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-05-16
16S 1078
Sanders supports committee review of bill boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸May 16 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
8
SUV Hits Parked Trailer on Baisley Boulevard▸May 8 - A 38-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered a back injury and concussion after colliding with a parked trailer on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The SUV's right front bumper struck the trailer's left rear bumper. Air bag deployed. Driver conscious.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver was making a right turn on Baisley Boulevard in Queens when her SUV collided with a parked trailer. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the SUV and the left rear bumper of the trailer. The driver sustained a back injury and concussion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The air bag deployed during the crash. The report lists "Steering Failure" as a contributing factor, indicating a mechanical or control issue with the vehicle. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The trailer was stationary with no occupants at the time of the crash.
5
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on Brewer Blvd▸Apr 5 - A 64-year-old man driving an SUV rear-ended a parked sedan on Brewer Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered a back injury but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited following too closely and aggressive driving as causes.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver in a 2009 SUV traveling south on Brewer Boulevard collided with a parked 1997 sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The driver was injured in the back and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. No other persons were reported injured or ejected.
23
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Long Street▸Mar 23 - A 43-year-old woman was hit while crossing Long Street in Queens. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck her outside an intersection. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver was licensed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Long Street in Queens made a left turn and struck a 43-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver, a licensed male from New York, had the point of impact at the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no contributing factors for the driver. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or intersection when struck. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
May 16 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
- File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-16
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SUV Hits Parked Trailer on Baisley Boulevard▸May 8 - A 38-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered a back injury and concussion after colliding with a parked trailer on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The SUV's right front bumper struck the trailer's left rear bumper. Air bag deployed. Driver conscious.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver was making a right turn on Baisley Boulevard in Queens when her SUV collided with a parked trailer. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the SUV and the left rear bumper of the trailer. The driver sustained a back injury and concussion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The air bag deployed during the crash. The report lists "Steering Failure" as a contributing factor, indicating a mechanical or control issue with the vehicle. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The trailer was stationary with no occupants at the time of the crash.
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on Brewer Blvd▸Apr 5 - A 64-year-old man driving an SUV rear-ended a parked sedan on Brewer Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered a back injury but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited following too closely and aggressive driving as causes.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver in a 2009 SUV traveling south on Brewer Boulevard collided with a parked 1997 sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The driver was injured in the back and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. No other persons were reported injured or ejected.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Long Street▸Mar 23 - A 43-year-old woman was hit while crossing Long Street in Queens. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck her outside an intersection. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver was licensed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Long Street in Queens made a left turn and struck a 43-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver, a licensed male from New York, had the point of impact at the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no contributing factors for the driver. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or intersection when struck. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
May 8 - A 38-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered a back injury and concussion after colliding with a parked trailer on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The SUV's right front bumper struck the trailer's left rear bumper. Air bag deployed. Driver conscious.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver was making a right turn on Baisley Boulevard in Queens when her SUV collided with a parked trailer. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the SUV and the left rear bumper of the trailer. The driver sustained a back injury and concussion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The air bag deployed during the crash. The report lists "Steering Failure" as a contributing factor, indicating a mechanical or control issue with the vehicle. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The trailer was stationary with no occupants at the time of the crash.
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on Brewer Blvd▸Apr 5 - A 64-year-old man driving an SUV rear-ended a parked sedan on Brewer Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered a back injury but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited following too closely and aggressive driving as causes.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver in a 2009 SUV traveling south on Brewer Boulevard collided with a parked 1997 sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The driver was injured in the back and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. No other persons were reported injured or ejected.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Long Street▸Mar 23 - A 43-year-old woman was hit while crossing Long Street in Queens. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck her outside an intersection. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver was licensed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Long Street in Queens made a left turn and struck a 43-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver, a licensed male from New York, had the point of impact at the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no contributing factors for the driver. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or intersection when struck. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
Apr 5 - A 64-year-old man driving an SUV rear-ended a parked sedan on Brewer Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered a back injury but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited following too closely and aggressive driving as causes.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver in a 2009 SUV traveling south on Brewer Boulevard collided with a parked 1997 sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The driver was injured in the back and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. No other persons were reported injured or ejected.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Long Street▸Mar 23 - A 43-year-old woman was hit while crossing Long Street in Queens. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck her outside an intersection. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver was licensed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Long Street in Queens made a left turn and struck a 43-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver, a licensed male from New York, had the point of impact at the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no contributing factors for the driver. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or intersection when struck. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
Mar 23 - A 43-year-old woman was hit while crossing Long Street in Queens. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck her outside an intersection. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver was licensed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Long Street in Queens made a left turn and struck a 43-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver, a licensed male from New York, had the point of impact at the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no contributing factors for the driver. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or intersection when struck. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.