Linden Boulevard Bleeds While City Hall Sleeps

A 26-year-old woman was struck at an intersection on 204 Street in Queens. The vehicle hit her center front while traveling north. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her entire body. Alcohol was involved in the crash.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured after being struck by a vehicle traveling northbound on 204 Street near 116 Avenue in Queens. The 26-year-old female pedestrian was hit at the intersection, sustaining abrasions and injuries to her entire body. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559931 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

Lawmakers spar over who gets a break from congestion pricing. Some want tight limits. Others push for taxi exemptions and tunnel credits. Advocates warn: too many carve-outs gut the plan. The final call lands with the Traffic Mobility Review Board.

On August 26, 2022, New York officials debated congestion pricing exemptions as the policy neared implementation. The discussion, covered by Streetsblog NYC, highlighted shifting positions. State Senator Leroy Comrie, once opposed to exemptions, now listens to public input. Assembly Member Robert Carroll said, "I think that there should be limited exemptions." State Senator Andrew Gounardes added, "Obviously we want them to be as limited as possible." Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine backed toll credits for tunnel users and taxi exemptions. Taxi and for-hire drivers lobbied for relief, citing existing surcharges. Advocacy groups warned against broad carve-outs. The Traffic Mobility Review Board will decide on further exemptions after federal review. No direct safety impact for vulnerable road users was assessed.

• Everyone’s Suddenly Open To Some Congestion Pricing Exemptions, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-08-26

Council and state leaders spar over who gets a break from congestion pricing. Some want carve-outs. Others warn exemptions gut the plan. Vulnerable road users wait as drivers fight for special treatment. The final call lands with the Traffic Mobility Review Board.

On August 26, 2022, the council held a public debate on congestion pricing exemptions. The matter, titled 'Everyone’s Suddenly Open To Some Congestion Pricing Exemptions,' drew sharp lines. State Senator Leroy Comrie, once a hardliner against exemptions, now listens to public input. Assembly Member Robert Carroll backs limited carve-outs, saying, 'I think that there should be limited exemptions.' State Senator Andrew Gounardes stresses, 'Obviously we want them to be as limited as possible.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine pushes for toll credits and taxi exemptions. Advocacy groups warn against broad carve-outs. The Traffic Mobility Review Board will decide after federal review. The debate centers on who pays and who gets a pass, while the safety of people outside cars hangs in the balance.

• Everyone’s Suddenly Open To Some Congestion Pricing Exemptions, streetsblog.org, Published 2022-08-26

A 47-year-old man driving a sedan in Queens ignored traffic control. The vehicle struck on the left side. The driver suffered a back contusion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash caused moderate injury.

According to the police report, the driver of a 2009 Lincoln sedan disregarded traffic control on 111 Avenue in Queens. The vehicle was hit on the left side doors, causing damage to the left front quarter panel. The 47-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a back contusion and was injured but conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or other occupants were involved or injured. The driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553158 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

State authorities greenlit Governor Hochul’s Penn Station overhaul. The plan promises new towers, apartments, and a $7 billion station revamp. Senator Leroy Comrie backed the initial funding deal but demands federal support for future phases. Critics warn of secrecy and developer giveaways.

On July 27, 2022, the state’s Public Authorities Control Board approved Governor Kathy Hochul’s Penn Station redevelopment plan. The project, described as a 'once-in-a-generation opportunity,' includes 18 million square feet of new office towers, 1,800 apartments, a $7 billion station upgrade, and promises of walkable streets and bike lanes. State Senator Leroy Comrie, representing District 14, voted for the initial PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) agreement but pledged not to support future deals without federal funding and approvals. The plan faces criticism from watchdogs and officials like State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s office, who called for a delay due to limited financial details. Reinvent Albany slammed the process for lacking transparency and questioned the reliance on developer tax breaks. The redevelopment’s impact on vulnerable road users remains unassessed.

• State oversight body approves Hochul’s Penn Station redevelopment, amny.com, Published 2022-07-27

A 22-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a crash with an SUV on Farmers Boulevard. The SUV struck the bike’s right side doors with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered a fractured hip and upper leg.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured after being struck by a 2007 SUV traveling south on Farmers Boulevard. The SUV hit the bike on its right side doors with its center front end. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his hip and upper leg. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. The bicyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546955 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

A man stepped off a vehicle on 118th Avenue. A car sped west, did not yield, and hit him head-on. His face split open. He stayed conscious, bleeding in the street. The driver failed to yield. The night was silent.

A 48-year-old man was struck by a car while stepping off a vehicle on 118th Avenue. According to the police report, 'A man stepped off a vehicle. A car came west, fast and straight. It hit him head-on. His face split. He stayed conscious, bleeding in the street. The driver did not yield.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The driver’s failure to yield and excessive speed are cited as direct causes of the crash. No other injuries were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546949 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

A sedan struck a motorbike on 200 Street in Queens. The rider was ejected, suffering full-body abrasions. Police cite failure to yield. Both vehicles moved straight before the crash. The street bore the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan and a motorbike collided on 200 Street in Queens. The sedan, driven by a woman with a learner's permit, struck the motorbike's front end. The 25-year-old motorbike driver was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision. No safety equipment was noted for the motorbike driver. The crash left the rider conscious but injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544073 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

A 10-year-old girl was struck while crossing Sayres Avenue in Queens. She suffered an elbow and lower arm injury. The SUV, traveling west, hit her center front. The driver was licensed and going straight. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Sayres Avenue in Queens, away from an intersection or crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her elbow and lower arm and was conscious at the scene. The involved vehicle was a 2021 Honda SUV traveling westbound, driven by a licensed female driver going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors, and no vehicle damage was noted. The pedestrian's crossing action was recorded as crossing without signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling factors were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544062 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

State Sen. Leroy Comrie drew a hard line. No exemptions for Manhattan’s congestion tolls. He stood firm as others called for carve-outs. His stance means every car pays. No relief for drivers. The city’s most vulnerable stay in the crosshairs.

On June 29, 2022, State Senator Leroy Comrie made a public statement on congestion pricing exemptions. The matter, covered by nypost.com, centers on calls from Mayor Eric Adams for more exemptions to the Manhattan congestion tolls. Adams argued, 'there should be a level of exemptions... so that we’re not overburdening New Yorkers.' But Comrie rejected this, stating, 'I don’t think there should be any exemptions, and I’m going to continue to say that there should be no exemptions.' The congestion pricing plan, passed in 2019, already exempts emergency vehicles, vehicles carrying disabled New Yorkers, and low-income residents inside the zone. Comrie’s stance keeps the system strict. No new carve-outs. The Traffic Mobility Review Board may still consider more, but Comrie’s position is clear: every driver pays the toll, no exceptions.

• NYC Mayor Eric Adams calls for ‘exemptions’ to Manhattan congestion fees, nypost.com, Published 2022-06-29

Three sedans slammed together on Linden Boulevard. A 54-year-old woman behind the wheel took the brunt. Chest pain. Shock. Police blamed following too closely. Metal and bodies jolted. The street stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, three sedans collided in a chain-reaction crash on Linden Boulevard in Queens. The 54-year-old female driver of a Chrysler sedan suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cited 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The crash involved front and rear impacts among the vehicles. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or errors by the injured party were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538074 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

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

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

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

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

Two sedans crashed head-on on 179 Street. One driver, 19, suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Police cited unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control. The collision damaged both vehicles’ front ends and a parked SUV’s bumper.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on on 179 Street. The 19-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining a head abrasion but remained conscious. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles and also damaged the left front bumper of a parked SUV. The report lists unsafe speed and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors. The injured driver held a permit license and was driving east, while the other driver was licensed and traveling south. No ejections occurred. The report does not indicate any victim fault or mention safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532714 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

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 2022-05-25

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 2022-05-25

Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.

Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.

• File S 3897, Open States, Published 2022-05-25

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 2022-05-25