Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Hollis?
Hollis Bleeds While City Waits: Slow the Cars, Save a Life
Hollis: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
The Numbers Don’t Lie
Three dead. Six seriously hurt. In Hollis, from 2022 to June 2025, the street keeps its own count. There were 706 crashes. 443 people injured. These are bodies broken, lives cut short, families left waiting for someone who will not come home. NYC Open Data
Pedestrians and the old take the worst of it. A 68-year-old man, struck and killed crossing Hillside Avenue. A 71-year-old, left bleeding at an intersection. A 60-year-old woman, unconscious in a crosswalk. A 19-year-old, dead on 90th Avenue. The street does not care about age. It takes what it wants.
What’s Been Done — And What Hasn’t
The city talks about Vision Zero. They say every death is one too many. They say they are redesigning intersections, adding cameras, lowering speed limits. But in Hollis, the pace is slow. The deaths keep coming. The numbers do not fall fast enough.
Local leaders have the power. Sammy’s Law lets the city set speed limits at 20 mph. The law is there. The will is not. Cameras that catch speeders and red-light runners work, but they need to be renewed. Each delay is another risk. Each silence is another name for the list.
Who Pays the Price
Cars and SUVs do most of the damage. They strike, they crush, they kill. Trucks, mopeds, and bikes are in the mix, but the weight of the harm falls from behind a steering wheel. The victims are walkers, riders, the young, the old. The drivers keep driving. The rest are left behind.
What Comes Next
This is not fate. These are not accidents. They are choices. Streets can be made safe. Laws can be enforced. Leaders can act. But only if pushed. Only if the silence is broken.
Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand cameras that never go dark. Demand streets where children and elders can cross and live.
Do not wait for another name on the list. Act now.
Citations
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Hollis Hollis sits in Queens, Precinct 103, District 27, AD 29, SD 14, Queens CB12.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Hollis
A 8936Stavisky votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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
A 8936Vanel votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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
A 8936Vanel votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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
S 1078Vanel votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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
S 1078Comrie votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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
S 5130Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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
S 1078Stavisky votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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
Sedan Driver Injured in Queens Crash▸A 53-year-old woman driving a sedan in Queens suffered chest injuries after a front-end collision. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female driver was injured in a crash while making a right turn in Queens. The vehicle sustained center front-end damage. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered chest contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash occurred near 88-39 187 Street, with the sedan traveling east at the time of impact.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 201 Street▸A 63-year-old front-seat passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash in a Queens crash. An SUV struck the sedan from behind. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on 201 Street rear-ended a sedan also traveling east. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. A 63-year-old male front-seat passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV had four occupants, and the sedan had one occupant, the injured passenger. Both drivers were licensed in New York.
2Head-On Sedan Collision Shreds 99 Avenue Calm▸Two sedans slammed head-on in the dark on 99 Avenue. Metal twisted. A young man in the middle seat bled hard from the face. Drivers and passengers hurt. Signals ignored. The street fell silent under wreckage and blood.
Two sedans collided head-on on 99 Avenue. According to the police report, both vehicles ignored traffic controls. The crash left a 22-year-old male passenger with severe facial bleeding, a 23-year-old male driver with neck injuries, and a 29-year-old male driver with back injuries. All were conscious and belted. The report states: “Signals were ignored. Speed unchecked.” The listed contributing factor is 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No mention of helmet or signal use as a cause. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls, leaving passengers and drivers wounded in the aftermath.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Francis Lewis Blvd▸Two vehicles crashed on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. A 26-year-old female sedan driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles struck front quarters. The SUV driver was licensed in Arizona. No clear driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard involving a 2007 SUV traveling west and a 2017 sedan traveling south. The sedan's 26-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and shock. Both vehicles impacted at their front ends. The SUV driver, a licensed male from Arizona, was going straight ahead, as was the sedan driver. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected and wore unknown safety equipment. The crash caused center front end damage to the SUV and left front quarter panel damage to the sedan.
Sedan Driver Injured Backing Into Parked Cars▸A 53-year-old man driving a sedan was injured while backing into a parked spot on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The driver hit multiple parked vehicles on his left side. Police cited unsafe backing and driver inexperience as causes.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old male driver was injured when his sedan collided with parked vehicles while entering a parking position on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the sedan, damaging the center back end. The driver suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Multiple parked sedans were struck, including damage to their front ends and quarter panels. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved.
S 3897Comrie votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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 2022-03-02
S 5130Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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 2022-03-02
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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 2022-03-02
Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Driver Injured▸Box truck reversed on Francis Lewis. Struck sedan’s front. Sedan driver, 37, suffered knee and leg abrasions. Unsafe backing listed. Impact was hard. No ejection. Danger in the dark.
According to the police report, a box truck was backing unsafely on Francis Lewis Boulevard at 110 Avenue when it struck a southbound sedan. The sedan’s left front quarter panel took the hit from the truck’s center rear. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and not ejected. The police report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No other errors or contributing factors were noted for the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed. The crash highlights the risk when large vehicles reverse without care.
Comrie Calls for No Exemptions in Congestion Pricing▸Governor Hochul’s budget cracks down on toll cheats. New laws hit drivers who hide plates or fake exemptions. The MTA loses millions to evasion. Lawmakers debate fairness and credits. Enforcement sharpens. Revenue for transit hangs in the balance.
Bill 42, part of Governor Hochul’s 2022 executive budget, aims to enforce congestion pricing by introducing new penalties for toll evasion. The proposal, discussed in the Senate on January 20, 2022, lets the DMV deny registration to vehicles with unpaid tolls and sets fines up to $5,000 for fraudulent exemption claims. The matter summary states: 'Governor Kathy Hochul's executive budget includes several changes to New York's congestion pricing program, which is expected to provide crucial revenue for transit upgrades.' Senator James Skoufis, mentioned in the hearing, pushed for credits for certain drivers. The bill is supported by MTA spokesperson Eugene Resnick and Governor Hochul’s office, who say it will ensure fairness. The MTA reports $4 million lost annually to toll evaders. The review board will finalize fee structures and exemptions. No specific safety impact for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Hochul Paves Way Forward For Congestion Pricing With New Laws And Penalties for Toll Evaders,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-01-20
Comrie Opposes Exemptions to Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸State Sen. Leroy Comrie slammed calls for more congestion pricing exemptions. He warned that carving out special breaks guts the plan’s purpose. Comrie said every exemption means less money for transit. He wants the city to hold the line. No more carve-outs.
On January 19, 2022, State Sen. Leroy Comrie, chair of the MTA committee, spoke at a legislative hearing on congestion pricing exemptions. The hearing addressed whether to grant more carve-outs to Manhattan’s congestion tolls. Comrie declared, 'I don't think there should be any exemptions, and I'm going to continue to say that there should be no exemptions.' He pushed back against senators seeking discounts for suburban drivers and city workers. Comrie warned that opening the door to more exemptions would undermine the law’s intent and threaten revenue for transit. He said, 'Once you open up that can of worms, you create major problems, because everybody wants to be exempted for something.' Comrie’s stance: keep the plan strict, protect transit funding, and don’t weaken congestion pricing with special favors.
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State Sen. Leroy Comrie, who oversees MTA committee, wants no more exemptions for NYC congestion pricing,
nypost.com,
Published 2022-01-19
Pedestrian Fractured Crossing With Signal Queens▸A 50-year-old woman was struck while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard with the signal. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injury. The driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The crash left the pedestrian in shock and with serious leg trauma.
According to the police report, a 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at an intersection in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injury and shock. The report identifies driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling south and struck the pedestrian at an unspecified point of impact. No other vehicle or pedestrian errors were noted. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was listed.
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
A 8936Vanel votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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
A 8936Vanel votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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
S 1078Vanel votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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
S 1078Comrie votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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
S 5130Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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
S 1078Stavisky votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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
Sedan Driver Injured in Queens Crash▸A 53-year-old woman driving a sedan in Queens suffered chest injuries after a front-end collision. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female driver was injured in a crash while making a right turn in Queens. The vehicle sustained center front-end damage. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered chest contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash occurred near 88-39 187 Street, with the sedan traveling east at the time of impact.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 201 Street▸A 63-year-old front-seat passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash in a Queens crash. An SUV struck the sedan from behind. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on 201 Street rear-ended a sedan also traveling east. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. A 63-year-old male front-seat passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV had four occupants, and the sedan had one occupant, the injured passenger. Both drivers were licensed in New York.
2Head-On Sedan Collision Shreds 99 Avenue Calm▸Two sedans slammed head-on in the dark on 99 Avenue. Metal twisted. A young man in the middle seat bled hard from the face. Drivers and passengers hurt. Signals ignored. The street fell silent under wreckage and blood.
Two sedans collided head-on on 99 Avenue. According to the police report, both vehicles ignored traffic controls. The crash left a 22-year-old male passenger with severe facial bleeding, a 23-year-old male driver with neck injuries, and a 29-year-old male driver with back injuries. All were conscious and belted. The report states: “Signals were ignored. Speed unchecked.” The listed contributing factor is 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No mention of helmet or signal use as a cause. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls, leaving passengers and drivers wounded in the aftermath.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Francis Lewis Blvd▸Two vehicles crashed on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. A 26-year-old female sedan driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles struck front quarters. The SUV driver was licensed in Arizona. No clear driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard involving a 2007 SUV traveling west and a 2017 sedan traveling south. The sedan's 26-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and shock. Both vehicles impacted at their front ends. The SUV driver, a licensed male from Arizona, was going straight ahead, as was the sedan driver. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected and wore unknown safety equipment. The crash caused center front end damage to the SUV and left front quarter panel damage to the sedan.
Sedan Driver Injured Backing Into Parked Cars▸A 53-year-old man driving a sedan was injured while backing into a parked spot on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The driver hit multiple parked vehicles on his left side. Police cited unsafe backing and driver inexperience as causes.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old male driver was injured when his sedan collided with parked vehicles while entering a parking position on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the sedan, damaging the center back end. The driver suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Multiple parked sedans were struck, including damage to their front ends and quarter panels. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved.
S 3897Comrie votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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 2022-03-02
S 5130Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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 2022-03-02
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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 2022-03-02
Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Driver Injured▸Box truck reversed on Francis Lewis. Struck sedan’s front. Sedan driver, 37, suffered knee and leg abrasions. Unsafe backing listed. Impact was hard. No ejection. Danger in the dark.
According to the police report, a box truck was backing unsafely on Francis Lewis Boulevard at 110 Avenue when it struck a southbound sedan. The sedan’s left front quarter panel took the hit from the truck’s center rear. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and not ejected. The police report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No other errors or contributing factors were noted for the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed. The crash highlights the risk when large vehicles reverse without care.
Comrie Calls for No Exemptions in Congestion Pricing▸Governor Hochul’s budget cracks down on toll cheats. New laws hit drivers who hide plates or fake exemptions. The MTA loses millions to evasion. Lawmakers debate fairness and credits. Enforcement sharpens. Revenue for transit hangs in the balance.
Bill 42, part of Governor Hochul’s 2022 executive budget, aims to enforce congestion pricing by introducing new penalties for toll evasion. The proposal, discussed in the Senate on January 20, 2022, lets the DMV deny registration to vehicles with unpaid tolls and sets fines up to $5,000 for fraudulent exemption claims. The matter summary states: 'Governor Kathy Hochul's executive budget includes several changes to New York's congestion pricing program, which is expected to provide crucial revenue for transit upgrades.' Senator James Skoufis, mentioned in the hearing, pushed for credits for certain drivers. The bill is supported by MTA spokesperson Eugene Resnick and Governor Hochul’s office, who say it will ensure fairness. The MTA reports $4 million lost annually to toll evaders. The review board will finalize fee structures and exemptions. No specific safety impact for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Hochul Paves Way Forward For Congestion Pricing With New Laws And Penalties for Toll Evaders,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-01-20
Comrie Opposes Exemptions to Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸State Sen. Leroy Comrie slammed calls for more congestion pricing exemptions. He warned that carving out special breaks guts the plan’s purpose. Comrie said every exemption means less money for transit. He wants the city to hold the line. No more carve-outs.
On January 19, 2022, State Sen. Leroy Comrie, chair of the MTA committee, spoke at a legislative hearing on congestion pricing exemptions. The hearing addressed whether to grant more carve-outs to Manhattan’s congestion tolls. Comrie declared, 'I don't think there should be any exemptions, and I'm going to continue to say that there should be no exemptions.' He pushed back against senators seeking discounts for suburban drivers and city workers. Comrie warned that opening the door to more exemptions would undermine the law’s intent and threaten revenue for transit. He said, 'Once you open up that can of worms, you create major problems, because everybody wants to be exempted for something.' Comrie’s stance: keep the plan strict, protect transit funding, and don’t weaken congestion pricing with special favors.
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State Sen. Leroy Comrie, who oversees MTA committee, wants no more exemptions for NYC congestion pricing,
nypost.com,
Published 2022-01-19
Pedestrian Fractured Crossing With Signal Queens▸A 50-year-old woman was struck while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard with the signal. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injury. The driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The crash left the pedestrian in shock and with serious leg trauma.
According to the police report, a 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at an intersection in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injury and shock. The report identifies driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling south and struck the pedestrian at an unspecified point of impact. No other vehicle or pedestrian errors were noted. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was listed.
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
A 8936Vanel votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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
S 1078Vanel votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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
S 1078Comrie votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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
S 5130Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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
S 1078Stavisky votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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
Sedan Driver Injured in Queens Crash▸A 53-year-old woman driving a sedan in Queens suffered chest injuries after a front-end collision. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female driver was injured in a crash while making a right turn in Queens. The vehicle sustained center front-end damage. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered chest contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash occurred near 88-39 187 Street, with the sedan traveling east at the time of impact.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 201 Street▸A 63-year-old front-seat passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash in a Queens crash. An SUV struck the sedan from behind. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on 201 Street rear-ended a sedan also traveling east. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. A 63-year-old male front-seat passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV had four occupants, and the sedan had one occupant, the injured passenger. Both drivers were licensed in New York.
2Head-On Sedan Collision Shreds 99 Avenue Calm▸Two sedans slammed head-on in the dark on 99 Avenue. Metal twisted. A young man in the middle seat bled hard from the face. Drivers and passengers hurt. Signals ignored. The street fell silent under wreckage and blood.
Two sedans collided head-on on 99 Avenue. According to the police report, both vehicles ignored traffic controls. The crash left a 22-year-old male passenger with severe facial bleeding, a 23-year-old male driver with neck injuries, and a 29-year-old male driver with back injuries. All were conscious and belted. The report states: “Signals were ignored. Speed unchecked.” The listed contributing factor is 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No mention of helmet or signal use as a cause. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls, leaving passengers and drivers wounded in the aftermath.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Francis Lewis Blvd▸Two vehicles crashed on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. A 26-year-old female sedan driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles struck front quarters. The SUV driver was licensed in Arizona. No clear driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard involving a 2007 SUV traveling west and a 2017 sedan traveling south. The sedan's 26-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and shock. Both vehicles impacted at their front ends. The SUV driver, a licensed male from Arizona, was going straight ahead, as was the sedan driver. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected and wore unknown safety equipment. The crash caused center front end damage to the SUV and left front quarter panel damage to the sedan.
Sedan Driver Injured Backing Into Parked Cars▸A 53-year-old man driving a sedan was injured while backing into a parked spot on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The driver hit multiple parked vehicles on his left side. Police cited unsafe backing and driver inexperience as causes.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old male driver was injured when his sedan collided with parked vehicles while entering a parking position on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the sedan, damaging the center back end. The driver suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Multiple parked sedans were struck, including damage to their front ends and quarter panels. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved.
S 3897Comrie votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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.
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File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 5130Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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 2022-03-02
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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 2022-03-02
Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Driver Injured▸Box truck reversed on Francis Lewis. Struck sedan’s front. Sedan driver, 37, suffered knee and leg abrasions. Unsafe backing listed. Impact was hard. No ejection. Danger in the dark.
According to the police report, a box truck was backing unsafely on Francis Lewis Boulevard at 110 Avenue when it struck a southbound sedan. The sedan’s left front quarter panel took the hit from the truck’s center rear. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and not ejected. The police report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No other errors or contributing factors were noted for the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed. The crash highlights the risk when large vehicles reverse without care.
Comrie Calls for No Exemptions in Congestion Pricing▸Governor Hochul’s budget cracks down on toll cheats. New laws hit drivers who hide plates or fake exemptions. The MTA loses millions to evasion. Lawmakers debate fairness and credits. Enforcement sharpens. Revenue for transit hangs in the balance.
Bill 42, part of Governor Hochul’s 2022 executive budget, aims to enforce congestion pricing by introducing new penalties for toll evasion. The proposal, discussed in the Senate on January 20, 2022, lets the DMV deny registration to vehicles with unpaid tolls and sets fines up to $5,000 for fraudulent exemption claims. The matter summary states: 'Governor Kathy Hochul's executive budget includes several changes to New York's congestion pricing program, which is expected to provide crucial revenue for transit upgrades.' Senator James Skoufis, mentioned in the hearing, pushed for credits for certain drivers. The bill is supported by MTA spokesperson Eugene Resnick and Governor Hochul’s office, who say it will ensure fairness. The MTA reports $4 million lost annually to toll evaders. The review board will finalize fee structures and exemptions. No specific safety impact for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Hochul Paves Way Forward For Congestion Pricing With New Laws And Penalties for Toll Evaders,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-01-20
Comrie Opposes Exemptions to Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸State Sen. Leroy Comrie slammed calls for more congestion pricing exemptions. He warned that carving out special breaks guts the plan’s purpose. Comrie said every exemption means less money for transit. He wants the city to hold the line. No more carve-outs.
On January 19, 2022, State Sen. Leroy Comrie, chair of the MTA committee, spoke at a legislative hearing on congestion pricing exemptions. The hearing addressed whether to grant more carve-outs to Manhattan’s congestion tolls. Comrie declared, 'I don't think there should be any exemptions, and I'm going to continue to say that there should be no exemptions.' He pushed back against senators seeking discounts for suburban drivers and city workers. Comrie warned that opening the door to more exemptions would undermine the law’s intent and threaten revenue for transit. He said, 'Once you open up that can of worms, you create major problems, because everybody wants to be exempted for something.' Comrie’s stance: keep the plan strict, protect transit funding, and don’t weaken congestion pricing with special favors.
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State Sen. Leroy Comrie, who oversees MTA committee, wants no more exemptions for NYC congestion pricing,
nypost.com,
Published 2022-01-19
Pedestrian Fractured Crossing With Signal Queens▸A 50-year-old woman was struck while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard with the signal. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injury. The driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The crash left the pedestrian in shock and with serious leg trauma.
According to the police report, a 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at an intersection in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injury and shock. The report identifies driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling south and struck the pedestrian at an unspecified point of impact. No other vehicle or pedestrian errors were noted. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was listed.
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
S 1078Vanel votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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
S 1078Comrie votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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
S 5130Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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
S 1078Stavisky votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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
Sedan Driver Injured in Queens Crash▸A 53-year-old woman driving a sedan in Queens suffered chest injuries after a front-end collision. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female driver was injured in a crash while making a right turn in Queens. The vehicle sustained center front-end damage. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered chest contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash occurred near 88-39 187 Street, with the sedan traveling east at the time of impact.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 201 Street▸A 63-year-old front-seat passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash in a Queens crash. An SUV struck the sedan from behind. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on 201 Street rear-ended a sedan also traveling east. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. A 63-year-old male front-seat passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV had four occupants, and the sedan had one occupant, the injured passenger. Both drivers were licensed in New York.
2Head-On Sedan Collision Shreds 99 Avenue Calm▸Two sedans slammed head-on in the dark on 99 Avenue. Metal twisted. A young man in the middle seat bled hard from the face. Drivers and passengers hurt. Signals ignored. The street fell silent under wreckage and blood.
Two sedans collided head-on on 99 Avenue. According to the police report, both vehicles ignored traffic controls. The crash left a 22-year-old male passenger with severe facial bleeding, a 23-year-old male driver with neck injuries, and a 29-year-old male driver with back injuries. All were conscious and belted. The report states: “Signals were ignored. Speed unchecked.” The listed contributing factor is 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No mention of helmet or signal use as a cause. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls, leaving passengers and drivers wounded in the aftermath.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Francis Lewis Blvd▸Two vehicles crashed on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. A 26-year-old female sedan driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles struck front quarters. The SUV driver was licensed in Arizona. No clear driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard involving a 2007 SUV traveling west and a 2017 sedan traveling south. The sedan's 26-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and shock. Both vehicles impacted at their front ends. The SUV driver, a licensed male from Arizona, was going straight ahead, as was the sedan driver. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected and wore unknown safety equipment. The crash caused center front end damage to the SUV and left front quarter panel damage to the sedan.
Sedan Driver Injured Backing Into Parked Cars▸A 53-year-old man driving a sedan was injured while backing into a parked spot on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The driver hit multiple parked vehicles on his left side. Police cited unsafe backing and driver inexperience as causes.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old male driver was injured when his sedan collided with parked vehicles while entering a parking position on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the sedan, damaging the center back end. The driver suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Multiple parked sedans were struck, including damage to their front ends and quarter panels. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved.
S 3897Comrie votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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.
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File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 5130Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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 2022-03-02
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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,
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Published 2022-03-02
Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Driver Injured▸Box truck reversed on Francis Lewis. Struck sedan’s front. Sedan driver, 37, suffered knee and leg abrasions. Unsafe backing listed. Impact was hard. No ejection. Danger in the dark.
According to the police report, a box truck was backing unsafely on Francis Lewis Boulevard at 110 Avenue when it struck a southbound sedan. The sedan’s left front quarter panel took the hit from the truck’s center rear. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and not ejected. The police report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No other errors or contributing factors were noted for the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed. The crash highlights the risk when large vehicles reverse without care.
Comrie Calls for No Exemptions in Congestion Pricing▸Governor Hochul’s budget cracks down on toll cheats. New laws hit drivers who hide plates or fake exemptions. The MTA loses millions to evasion. Lawmakers debate fairness and credits. Enforcement sharpens. Revenue for transit hangs in the balance.
Bill 42, part of Governor Hochul’s 2022 executive budget, aims to enforce congestion pricing by introducing new penalties for toll evasion. The proposal, discussed in the Senate on January 20, 2022, lets the DMV deny registration to vehicles with unpaid tolls and sets fines up to $5,000 for fraudulent exemption claims. The matter summary states: 'Governor Kathy Hochul's executive budget includes several changes to New York's congestion pricing program, which is expected to provide crucial revenue for transit upgrades.' Senator James Skoufis, mentioned in the hearing, pushed for credits for certain drivers. The bill is supported by MTA spokesperson Eugene Resnick and Governor Hochul’s office, who say it will ensure fairness. The MTA reports $4 million lost annually to toll evaders. The review board will finalize fee structures and exemptions. No specific safety impact for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Hochul Paves Way Forward For Congestion Pricing With New Laws And Penalties for Toll Evaders,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-01-20
Comrie Opposes Exemptions to Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸State Sen. Leroy Comrie slammed calls for more congestion pricing exemptions. He warned that carving out special breaks guts the plan’s purpose. Comrie said every exemption means less money for transit. He wants the city to hold the line. No more carve-outs.
On January 19, 2022, State Sen. Leroy Comrie, chair of the MTA committee, spoke at a legislative hearing on congestion pricing exemptions. The hearing addressed whether to grant more carve-outs to Manhattan’s congestion tolls. Comrie declared, 'I don't think there should be any exemptions, and I'm going to continue to say that there should be no exemptions.' He pushed back against senators seeking discounts for suburban drivers and city workers. Comrie warned that opening the door to more exemptions would undermine the law’s intent and threaten revenue for transit. He said, 'Once you open up that can of worms, you create major problems, because everybody wants to be exempted for something.' Comrie’s stance: keep the plan strict, protect transit funding, and don’t weaken congestion pricing with special favors.
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State Sen. Leroy Comrie, who oversees MTA committee, wants no more exemptions for NYC congestion pricing,
nypost.com,
Published 2022-01-19
Pedestrian Fractured Crossing With Signal Queens▸A 50-year-old woman was struck while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard with the signal. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injury. The driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The crash left the pedestrian in shock and with serious leg trauma.
According to the police report, a 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at an intersection in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injury and shock. The report identifies driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling south and struck the pedestrian at an unspecified point of impact. No other vehicle or pedestrian errors were noted. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was listed.
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
S 1078Comrie votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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
S 5130Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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
S 1078Stavisky votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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
Sedan Driver Injured in Queens Crash▸A 53-year-old woman driving a sedan in Queens suffered chest injuries after a front-end collision. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female driver was injured in a crash while making a right turn in Queens. The vehicle sustained center front-end damage. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered chest contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash occurred near 88-39 187 Street, with the sedan traveling east at the time of impact.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 201 Street▸A 63-year-old front-seat passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash in a Queens crash. An SUV struck the sedan from behind. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on 201 Street rear-ended a sedan also traveling east. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. A 63-year-old male front-seat passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV had four occupants, and the sedan had one occupant, the injured passenger. Both drivers were licensed in New York.
2Head-On Sedan Collision Shreds 99 Avenue Calm▸Two sedans slammed head-on in the dark on 99 Avenue. Metal twisted. A young man in the middle seat bled hard from the face. Drivers and passengers hurt. Signals ignored. The street fell silent under wreckage and blood.
Two sedans collided head-on on 99 Avenue. According to the police report, both vehicles ignored traffic controls. The crash left a 22-year-old male passenger with severe facial bleeding, a 23-year-old male driver with neck injuries, and a 29-year-old male driver with back injuries. All were conscious and belted. The report states: “Signals were ignored. Speed unchecked.” The listed contributing factor is 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No mention of helmet or signal use as a cause. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls, leaving passengers and drivers wounded in the aftermath.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Francis Lewis Blvd▸Two vehicles crashed on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. A 26-year-old female sedan driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles struck front quarters. The SUV driver was licensed in Arizona. No clear driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard involving a 2007 SUV traveling west and a 2017 sedan traveling south. The sedan's 26-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and shock. Both vehicles impacted at their front ends. The SUV driver, a licensed male from Arizona, was going straight ahead, as was the sedan driver. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected and wore unknown safety equipment. The crash caused center front end damage to the SUV and left front quarter panel damage to the sedan.
Sedan Driver Injured Backing Into Parked Cars▸A 53-year-old man driving a sedan was injured while backing into a parked spot on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The driver hit multiple parked vehicles on his left side. Police cited unsafe backing and driver inexperience as causes.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old male driver was injured when his sedan collided with parked vehicles while entering a parking position on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the sedan, damaging the center back end. The driver suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Multiple parked sedans were struck, including damage to their front ends and quarter panels. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved.
S 3897Comrie votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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.
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File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 5130Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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 2022-03-02
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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 2022-03-02
Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Driver Injured▸Box truck reversed on Francis Lewis. Struck sedan’s front. Sedan driver, 37, suffered knee and leg abrasions. Unsafe backing listed. Impact was hard. No ejection. Danger in the dark.
According to the police report, a box truck was backing unsafely on Francis Lewis Boulevard at 110 Avenue when it struck a southbound sedan. The sedan’s left front quarter panel took the hit from the truck’s center rear. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and not ejected. The police report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No other errors or contributing factors were noted for the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed. The crash highlights the risk when large vehicles reverse without care.
Comrie Calls for No Exemptions in Congestion Pricing▸Governor Hochul’s budget cracks down on toll cheats. New laws hit drivers who hide plates or fake exemptions. The MTA loses millions to evasion. Lawmakers debate fairness and credits. Enforcement sharpens. Revenue for transit hangs in the balance.
Bill 42, part of Governor Hochul’s 2022 executive budget, aims to enforce congestion pricing by introducing new penalties for toll evasion. The proposal, discussed in the Senate on January 20, 2022, lets the DMV deny registration to vehicles with unpaid tolls and sets fines up to $5,000 for fraudulent exemption claims. The matter summary states: 'Governor Kathy Hochul's executive budget includes several changes to New York's congestion pricing program, which is expected to provide crucial revenue for transit upgrades.' Senator James Skoufis, mentioned in the hearing, pushed for credits for certain drivers. The bill is supported by MTA spokesperson Eugene Resnick and Governor Hochul’s office, who say it will ensure fairness. The MTA reports $4 million lost annually to toll evaders. The review board will finalize fee structures and exemptions. No specific safety impact for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Hochul Paves Way Forward For Congestion Pricing With New Laws And Penalties for Toll Evaders,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-01-20
Comrie Opposes Exemptions to Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸State Sen. Leroy Comrie slammed calls for more congestion pricing exemptions. He warned that carving out special breaks guts the plan’s purpose. Comrie said every exemption means less money for transit. He wants the city to hold the line. No more carve-outs.
On January 19, 2022, State Sen. Leroy Comrie, chair of the MTA committee, spoke at a legislative hearing on congestion pricing exemptions. The hearing addressed whether to grant more carve-outs to Manhattan’s congestion tolls. Comrie declared, 'I don't think there should be any exemptions, and I'm going to continue to say that there should be no exemptions.' He pushed back against senators seeking discounts for suburban drivers and city workers. Comrie warned that opening the door to more exemptions would undermine the law’s intent and threaten revenue for transit. He said, 'Once you open up that can of worms, you create major problems, because everybody wants to be exempted for something.' Comrie’s stance: keep the plan strict, protect transit funding, and don’t weaken congestion pricing with special favors.
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State Sen. Leroy Comrie, who oversees MTA committee, wants no more exemptions for NYC congestion pricing,
nypost.com,
Published 2022-01-19
Pedestrian Fractured Crossing With Signal Queens▸A 50-year-old woman was struck while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard with the signal. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injury. The driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The crash left the pedestrian in shock and with serious leg trauma.
According to the police report, a 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at an intersection in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injury and shock. The report identifies driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling south and struck the pedestrian at an unspecified point of impact. No other vehicle or pedestrian errors were noted. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was listed.
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
S 5130Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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
S 1078Stavisky votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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
Sedan Driver Injured in Queens Crash▸A 53-year-old woman driving a sedan in Queens suffered chest injuries after a front-end collision. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female driver was injured in a crash while making a right turn in Queens. The vehicle sustained center front-end damage. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered chest contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash occurred near 88-39 187 Street, with the sedan traveling east at the time of impact.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 201 Street▸A 63-year-old front-seat passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash in a Queens crash. An SUV struck the sedan from behind. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on 201 Street rear-ended a sedan also traveling east. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. A 63-year-old male front-seat passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV had four occupants, and the sedan had one occupant, the injured passenger. Both drivers were licensed in New York.
2Head-On Sedan Collision Shreds 99 Avenue Calm▸Two sedans slammed head-on in the dark on 99 Avenue. Metal twisted. A young man in the middle seat bled hard from the face. Drivers and passengers hurt. Signals ignored. The street fell silent under wreckage and blood.
Two sedans collided head-on on 99 Avenue. According to the police report, both vehicles ignored traffic controls. The crash left a 22-year-old male passenger with severe facial bleeding, a 23-year-old male driver with neck injuries, and a 29-year-old male driver with back injuries. All were conscious and belted. The report states: “Signals were ignored. Speed unchecked.” The listed contributing factor is 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No mention of helmet or signal use as a cause. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls, leaving passengers and drivers wounded in the aftermath.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Francis Lewis Blvd▸Two vehicles crashed on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. A 26-year-old female sedan driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles struck front quarters. The SUV driver was licensed in Arizona. No clear driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard involving a 2007 SUV traveling west and a 2017 sedan traveling south. The sedan's 26-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and shock. Both vehicles impacted at their front ends. The SUV driver, a licensed male from Arizona, was going straight ahead, as was the sedan driver. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected and wore unknown safety equipment. The crash caused center front end damage to the SUV and left front quarter panel damage to the sedan.
Sedan Driver Injured Backing Into Parked Cars▸A 53-year-old man driving a sedan was injured while backing into a parked spot on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The driver hit multiple parked vehicles on his left side. Police cited unsafe backing and driver inexperience as causes.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old male driver was injured when his sedan collided with parked vehicles while entering a parking position on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the sedan, damaging the center back end. The driver suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Multiple parked sedans were struck, including damage to their front ends and quarter panels. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved.
S 3897Comrie votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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.
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File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 5130Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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 2022-03-02
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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 2022-03-02
Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Driver Injured▸Box truck reversed on Francis Lewis. Struck sedan’s front. Sedan driver, 37, suffered knee and leg abrasions. Unsafe backing listed. Impact was hard. No ejection. Danger in the dark.
According to the police report, a box truck was backing unsafely on Francis Lewis Boulevard at 110 Avenue when it struck a southbound sedan. The sedan’s left front quarter panel took the hit from the truck’s center rear. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and not ejected. The police report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No other errors or contributing factors were noted for the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed. The crash highlights the risk when large vehicles reverse without care.
Comrie Calls for No Exemptions in Congestion Pricing▸Governor Hochul’s budget cracks down on toll cheats. New laws hit drivers who hide plates or fake exemptions. The MTA loses millions to evasion. Lawmakers debate fairness and credits. Enforcement sharpens. Revenue for transit hangs in the balance.
Bill 42, part of Governor Hochul’s 2022 executive budget, aims to enforce congestion pricing by introducing new penalties for toll evasion. The proposal, discussed in the Senate on January 20, 2022, lets the DMV deny registration to vehicles with unpaid tolls and sets fines up to $5,000 for fraudulent exemption claims. The matter summary states: 'Governor Kathy Hochul's executive budget includes several changes to New York's congestion pricing program, which is expected to provide crucial revenue for transit upgrades.' Senator James Skoufis, mentioned in the hearing, pushed for credits for certain drivers. The bill is supported by MTA spokesperson Eugene Resnick and Governor Hochul’s office, who say it will ensure fairness. The MTA reports $4 million lost annually to toll evaders. The review board will finalize fee structures and exemptions. No specific safety impact for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Hochul Paves Way Forward For Congestion Pricing With New Laws And Penalties for Toll Evaders,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-01-20
Comrie Opposes Exemptions to Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸State Sen. Leroy Comrie slammed calls for more congestion pricing exemptions. He warned that carving out special breaks guts the plan’s purpose. Comrie said every exemption means less money for transit. He wants the city to hold the line. No more carve-outs.
On January 19, 2022, State Sen. Leroy Comrie, chair of the MTA committee, spoke at a legislative hearing on congestion pricing exemptions. The hearing addressed whether to grant more carve-outs to Manhattan’s congestion tolls. Comrie declared, 'I don't think there should be any exemptions, and I'm going to continue to say that there should be no exemptions.' He pushed back against senators seeking discounts for suburban drivers and city workers. Comrie warned that opening the door to more exemptions would undermine the law’s intent and threaten revenue for transit. He said, 'Once you open up that can of worms, you create major problems, because everybody wants to be exempted for something.' Comrie’s stance: keep the plan strict, protect transit funding, and don’t weaken congestion pricing with special favors.
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State Sen. Leroy Comrie, who oversees MTA committee, wants no more exemptions for NYC congestion pricing,
nypost.com,
Published 2022-01-19
Pedestrian Fractured Crossing With Signal Queens▸A 50-year-old woman was struck while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard with the signal. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injury. The driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The crash left the pedestrian in shock and with serious leg trauma.
According to the police report, a 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at an intersection in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injury and shock. The report identifies driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling south and struck the pedestrian at an unspecified point of impact. No other vehicle or pedestrian errors were noted. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was listed.
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
S 1078Stavisky votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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
Sedan Driver Injured in Queens Crash▸A 53-year-old woman driving a sedan in Queens suffered chest injuries after a front-end collision. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female driver was injured in a crash while making a right turn in Queens. The vehicle sustained center front-end damage. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered chest contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash occurred near 88-39 187 Street, with the sedan traveling east at the time of impact.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 201 Street▸A 63-year-old front-seat passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash in a Queens crash. An SUV struck the sedan from behind. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on 201 Street rear-ended a sedan also traveling east. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. A 63-year-old male front-seat passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV had four occupants, and the sedan had one occupant, the injured passenger. Both drivers were licensed in New York.
2Head-On Sedan Collision Shreds 99 Avenue Calm▸Two sedans slammed head-on in the dark on 99 Avenue. Metal twisted. A young man in the middle seat bled hard from the face. Drivers and passengers hurt. Signals ignored. The street fell silent under wreckage and blood.
Two sedans collided head-on on 99 Avenue. According to the police report, both vehicles ignored traffic controls. The crash left a 22-year-old male passenger with severe facial bleeding, a 23-year-old male driver with neck injuries, and a 29-year-old male driver with back injuries. All were conscious and belted. The report states: “Signals were ignored. Speed unchecked.” The listed contributing factor is 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No mention of helmet or signal use as a cause. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls, leaving passengers and drivers wounded in the aftermath.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Francis Lewis Blvd▸Two vehicles crashed on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. A 26-year-old female sedan driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles struck front quarters. The SUV driver was licensed in Arizona. No clear driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard involving a 2007 SUV traveling west and a 2017 sedan traveling south. The sedan's 26-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and shock. Both vehicles impacted at their front ends. The SUV driver, a licensed male from Arizona, was going straight ahead, as was the sedan driver. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected and wore unknown safety equipment. The crash caused center front end damage to the SUV and left front quarter panel damage to the sedan.
Sedan Driver Injured Backing Into Parked Cars▸A 53-year-old man driving a sedan was injured while backing into a parked spot on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The driver hit multiple parked vehicles on his left side. Police cited unsafe backing and driver inexperience as causes.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old male driver was injured when his sedan collided with parked vehicles while entering a parking position on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the sedan, damaging the center back end. The driver suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Multiple parked sedans were struck, including damage to their front ends and quarter panels. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved.
S 3897Comrie votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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.
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File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 5130Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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 2022-03-02
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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 2022-03-02
Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Driver Injured▸Box truck reversed on Francis Lewis. Struck sedan’s front. Sedan driver, 37, suffered knee and leg abrasions. Unsafe backing listed. Impact was hard. No ejection. Danger in the dark.
According to the police report, a box truck was backing unsafely on Francis Lewis Boulevard at 110 Avenue when it struck a southbound sedan. The sedan’s left front quarter panel took the hit from the truck’s center rear. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and not ejected. The police report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No other errors or contributing factors were noted for the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed. The crash highlights the risk when large vehicles reverse without care.
Comrie Calls for No Exemptions in Congestion Pricing▸Governor Hochul’s budget cracks down on toll cheats. New laws hit drivers who hide plates or fake exemptions. The MTA loses millions to evasion. Lawmakers debate fairness and credits. Enforcement sharpens. Revenue for transit hangs in the balance.
Bill 42, part of Governor Hochul’s 2022 executive budget, aims to enforce congestion pricing by introducing new penalties for toll evasion. The proposal, discussed in the Senate on January 20, 2022, lets the DMV deny registration to vehicles with unpaid tolls and sets fines up to $5,000 for fraudulent exemption claims. The matter summary states: 'Governor Kathy Hochul's executive budget includes several changes to New York's congestion pricing program, which is expected to provide crucial revenue for transit upgrades.' Senator James Skoufis, mentioned in the hearing, pushed for credits for certain drivers. The bill is supported by MTA spokesperson Eugene Resnick and Governor Hochul’s office, who say it will ensure fairness. The MTA reports $4 million lost annually to toll evaders. The review board will finalize fee structures and exemptions. No specific safety impact for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Hochul Paves Way Forward For Congestion Pricing With New Laws And Penalties for Toll Evaders,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-01-20
Comrie Opposes Exemptions to Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸State Sen. Leroy Comrie slammed calls for more congestion pricing exemptions. He warned that carving out special breaks guts the plan’s purpose. Comrie said every exemption means less money for transit. He wants the city to hold the line. No more carve-outs.
On January 19, 2022, State Sen. Leroy Comrie, chair of the MTA committee, spoke at a legislative hearing on congestion pricing exemptions. The hearing addressed whether to grant more carve-outs to Manhattan’s congestion tolls. Comrie declared, 'I don't think there should be any exemptions, and I'm going to continue to say that there should be no exemptions.' He pushed back against senators seeking discounts for suburban drivers and city workers. Comrie warned that opening the door to more exemptions would undermine the law’s intent and threaten revenue for transit. He said, 'Once you open up that can of worms, you create major problems, because everybody wants to be exempted for something.' Comrie’s stance: keep the plan strict, protect transit funding, and don’t weaken congestion pricing with special favors.
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State Sen. Leroy Comrie, who oversees MTA committee, wants no more exemptions for NYC congestion pricing,
nypost.com,
Published 2022-01-19
Pedestrian Fractured Crossing With Signal Queens▸A 50-year-old woman was struck while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard with the signal. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injury. The driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The crash left the pedestrian in shock and with serious leg trauma.
According to the police report, a 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at an intersection in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injury and shock. The report identifies driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling south and struck the pedestrian at an unspecified point of impact. No other vehicle or pedestrian errors were noted. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was listed.
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
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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
Sedan Driver Injured in Queens Crash▸A 53-year-old woman driving a sedan in Queens suffered chest injuries after a front-end collision. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female driver was injured in a crash while making a right turn in Queens. The vehicle sustained center front-end damage. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered chest contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash occurred near 88-39 187 Street, with the sedan traveling east at the time of impact.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 201 Street▸A 63-year-old front-seat passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash in a Queens crash. An SUV struck the sedan from behind. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on 201 Street rear-ended a sedan also traveling east. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. A 63-year-old male front-seat passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV had four occupants, and the sedan had one occupant, the injured passenger. Both drivers were licensed in New York.
2Head-On Sedan Collision Shreds 99 Avenue Calm▸Two sedans slammed head-on in the dark on 99 Avenue. Metal twisted. A young man in the middle seat bled hard from the face. Drivers and passengers hurt. Signals ignored. The street fell silent under wreckage and blood.
Two sedans collided head-on on 99 Avenue. According to the police report, both vehicles ignored traffic controls. The crash left a 22-year-old male passenger with severe facial bleeding, a 23-year-old male driver with neck injuries, and a 29-year-old male driver with back injuries. All were conscious and belted. The report states: “Signals were ignored. Speed unchecked.” The listed contributing factor is 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No mention of helmet or signal use as a cause. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls, leaving passengers and drivers wounded in the aftermath.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Francis Lewis Blvd▸Two vehicles crashed on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. A 26-year-old female sedan driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles struck front quarters. The SUV driver was licensed in Arizona. No clear driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard involving a 2007 SUV traveling west and a 2017 sedan traveling south. The sedan's 26-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and shock. Both vehicles impacted at their front ends. The SUV driver, a licensed male from Arizona, was going straight ahead, as was the sedan driver. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected and wore unknown safety equipment. The crash caused center front end damage to the SUV and left front quarter panel damage to the sedan.
Sedan Driver Injured Backing Into Parked Cars▸A 53-year-old man driving a sedan was injured while backing into a parked spot on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The driver hit multiple parked vehicles on his left side. Police cited unsafe backing and driver inexperience as causes.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old male driver was injured when his sedan collided with parked vehicles while entering a parking position on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the sedan, damaging the center back end. The driver suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Multiple parked sedans were struck, including damage to their front ends and quarter panels. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved.
S 3897Comrie votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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.
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File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 5130Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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 2022-03-02
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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 2022-03-02
Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Driver Injured▸Box truck reversed on Francis Lewis. Struck sedan’s front. Sedan driver, 37, suffered knee and leg abrasions. Unsafe backing listed. Impact was hard. No ejection. Danger in the dark.
According to the police report, a box truck was backing unsafely on Francis Lewis Boulevard at 110 Avenue when it struck a southbound sedan. The sedan’s left front quarter panel took the hit from the truck’s center rear. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and not ejected. The police report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No other errors or contributing factors were noted for the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed. The crash highlights the risk when large vehicles reverse without care.
Comrie Calls for No Exemptions in Congestion Pricing▸Governor Hochul’s budget cracks down on toll cheats. New laws hit drivers who hide plates or fake exemptions. The MTA loses millions to evasion. Lawmakers debate fairness and credits. Enforcement sharpens. Revenue for transit hangs in the balance.
Bill 42, part of Governor Hochul’s 2022 executive budget, aims to enforce congestion pricing by introducing new penalties for toll evasion. The proposal, discussed in the Senate on January 20, 2022, lets the DMV deny registration to vehicles with unpaid tolls and sets fines up to $5,000 for fraudulent exemption claims. The matter summary states: 'Governor Kathy Hochul's executive budget includes several changes to New York's congestion pricing program, which is expected to provide crucial revenue for transit upgrades.' Senator James Skoufis, mentioned in the hearing, pushed for credits for certain drivers. The bill is supported by MTA spokesperson Eugene Resnick and Governor Hochul’s office, who say it will ensure fairness. The MTA reports $4 million lost annually to toll evaders. The review board will finalize fee structures and exemptions. No specific safety impact for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Hochul Paves Way Forward For Congestion Pricing With New Laws And Penalties for Toll Evaders,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-01-20
Comrie Opposes Exemptions to Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸State Sen. Leroy Comrie slammed calls for more congestion pricing exemptions. He warned that carving out special breaks guts the plan’s purpose. Comrie said every exemption means less money for transit. He wants the city to hold the line. No more carve-outs.
On January 19, 2022, State Sen. Leroy Comrie, chair of the MTA committee, spoke at a legislative hearing on congestion pricing exemptions. The hearing addressed whether to grant more carve-outs to Manhattan’s congestion tolls. Comrie declared, 'I don't think there should be any exemptions, and I'm going to continue to say that there should be no exemptions.' He pushed back against senators seeking discounts for suburban drivers and city workers. Comrie warned that opening the door to more exemptions would undermine the law’s intent and threaten revenue for transit. He said, 'Once you open up that can of worms, you create major problems, because everybody wants to be exempted for something.' Comrie’s stance: keep the plan strict, protect transit funding, and don’t weaken congestion pricing with special favors.
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State Sen. Leroy Comrie, who oversees MTA committee, wants no more exemptions for NYC congestion pricing,
nypost.com,
Published 2022-01-19
Pedestrian Fractured Crossing With Signal Queens▸A 50-year-old woman was struck while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard with the signal. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injury. The driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The crash left the pedestrian in shock and with serious leg trauma.
According to the police report, a 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at an intersection in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injury and shock. The report identifies driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling south and struck the pedestrian at an unspecified point of impact. No other vehicle or pedestrian errors were noted. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was listed.
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
Sedan Driver Injured in Queens Crash▸A 53-year-old woman driving a sedan in Queens suffered chest injuries after a front-end collision. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female driver was injured in a crash while making a right turn in Queens. The vehicle sustained center front-end damage. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered chest contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash occurred near 88-39 187 Street, with the sedan traveling east at the time of impact.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 201 Street▸A 63-year-old front-seat passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash in a Queens crash. An SUV struck the sedan from behind. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on 201 Street rear-ended a sedan also traveling east. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. A 63-year-old male front-seat passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV had four occupants, and the sedan had one occupant, the injured passenger. Both drivers were licensed in New York.
2Head-On Sedan Collision Shreds 99 Avenue Calm▸Two sedans slammed head-on in the dark on 99 Avenue. Metal twisted. A young man in the middle seat bled hard from the face. Drivers and passengers hurt. Signals ignored. The street fell silent under wreckage and blood.
Two sedans collided head-on on 99 Avenue. According to the police report, both vehicles ignored traffic controls. The crash left a 22-year-old male passenger with severe facial bleeding, a 23-year-old male driver with neck injuries, and a 29-year-old male driver with back injuries. All were conscious and belted. The report states: “Signals were ignored. Speed unchecked.” The listed contributing factor is 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No mention of helmet or signal use as a cause. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls, leaving passengers and drivers wounded in the aftermath.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Francis Lewis Blvd▸Two vehicles crashed on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. A 26-year-old female sedan driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles struck front quarters. The SUV driver was licensed in Arizona. No clear driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard involving a 2007 SUV traveling west and a 2017 sedan traveling south. The sedan's 26-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and shock. Both vehicles impacted at their front ends. The SUV driver, a licensed male from Arizona, was going straight ahead, as was the sedan driver. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected and wore unknown safety equipment. The crash caused center front end damage to the SUV and left front quarter panel damage to the sedan.
Sedan Driver Injured Backing Into Parked Cars▸A 53-year-old man driving a sedan was injured while backing into a parked spot on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The driver hit multiple parked vehicles on his left side. Police cited unsafe backing and driver inexperience as causes.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old male driver was injured when his sedan collided with parked vehicles while entering a parking position on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the sedan, damaging the center back end. The driver suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Multiple parked sedans were struck, including damage to their front ends and quarter panels. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved.
S 3897Comrie votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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.
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File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 5130Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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 2022-03-02
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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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Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Driver Injured▸Box truck reversed on Francis Lewis. Struck sedan’s front. Sedan driver, 37, suffered knee and leg abrasions. Unsafe backing listed. Impact was hard. No ejection. Danger in the dark.
According to the police report, a box truck was backing unsafely on Francis Lewis Boulevard at 110 Avenue when it struck a southbound sedan. The sedan’s left front quarter panel took the hit from the truck’s center rear. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and not ejected. The police report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No other errors or contributing factors were noted for the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed. The crash highlights the risk when large vehicles reverse without care.
Comrie Calls for No Exemptions in Congestion Pricing▸Governor Hochul’s budget cracks down on toll cheats. New laws hit drivers who hide plates or fake exemptions. The MTA loses millions to evasion. Lawmakers debate fairness and credits. Enforcement sharpens. Revenue for transit hangs in the balance.
Bill 42, part of Governor Hochul’s 2022 executive budget, aims to enforce congestion pricing by introducing new penalties for toll evasion. The proposal, discussed in the Senate on January 20, 2022, lets the DMV deny registration to vehicles with unpaid tolls and sets fines up to $5,000 for fraudulent exemption claims. The matter summary states: 'Governor Kathy Hochul's executive budget includes several changes to New York's congestion pricing program, which is expected to provide crucial revenue for transit upgrades.' Senator James Skoufis, mentioned in the hearing, pushed for credits for certain drivers. The bill is supported by MTA spokesperson Eugene Resnick and Governor Hochul’s office, who say it will ensure fairness. The MTA reports $4 million lost annually to toll evaders. The review board will finalize fee structures and exemptions. No specific safety impact for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Hochul Paves Way Forward For Congestion Pricing With New Laws And Penalties for Toll Evaders,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-01-20
Comrie Opposes Exemptions to Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸State Sen. Leroy Comrie slammed calls for more congestion pricing exemptions. He warned that carving out special breaks guts the plan’s purpose. Comrie said every exemption means less money for transit. He wants the city to hold the line. No more carve-outs.
On January 19, 2022, State Sen. Leroy Comrie, chair of the MTA committee, spoke at a legislative hearing on congestion pricing exemptions. The hearing addressed whether to grant more carve-outs to Manhattan’s congestion tolls. Comrie declared, 'I don't think there should be any exemptions, and I'm going to continue to say that there should be no exemptions.' He pushed back against senators seeking discounts for suburban drivers and city workers. Comrie warned that opening the door to more exemptions would undermine the law’s intent and threaten revenue for transit. He said, 'Once you open up that can of worms, you create major problems, because everybody wants to be exempted for something.' Comrie’s stance: keep the plan strict, protect transit funding, and don’t weaken congestion pricing with special favors.
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State Sen. Leroy Comrie, who oversees MTA committee, wants no more exemptions for NYC congestion pricing,
nypost.com,
Published 2022-01-19
Pedestrian Fractured Crossing With Signal Queens▸A 50-year-old woman was struck while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard with the signal. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injury. The driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The crash left the pedestrian in shock and with serious leg trauma.
According to the police report, a 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at an intersection in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injury and shock. The report identifies driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling south and struck the pedestrian at an unspecified point of impact. No other vehicle or pedestrian errors were noted. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was listed.
A 53-year-old woman driving a sedan in Queens suffered chest injuries after a front-end collision. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female driver was injured in a crash while making a right turn in Queens. The vehicle sustained center front-end damage. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered chest contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash occurred near 88-39 187 Street, with the sedan traveling east at the time of impact.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 201 Street▸A 63-year-old front-seat passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash in a Queens crash. An SUV struck the sedan from behind. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on 201 Street rear-ended a sedan also traveling east. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. A 63-year-old male front-seat passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV had four occupants, and the sedan had one occupant, the injured passenger. Both drivers were licensed in New York.
2Head-On Sedan Collision Shreds 99 Avenue Calm▸Two sedans slammed head-on in the dark on 99 Avenue. Metal twisted. A young man in the middle seat bled hard from the face. Drivers and passengers hurt. Signals ignored. The street fell silent under wreckage and blood.
Two sedans collided head-on on 99 Avenue. According to the police report, both vehicles ignored traffic controls. The crash left a 22-year-old male passenger with severe facial bleeding, a 23-year-old male driver with neck injuries, and a 29-year-old male driver with back injuries. All were conscious and belted. The report states: “Signals were ignored. Speed unchecked.” The listed contributing factor is 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No mention of helmet or signal use as a cause. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls, leaving passengers and drivers wounded in the aftermath.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Francis Lewis Blvd▸Two vehicles crashed on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. A 26-year-old female sedan driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles struck front quarters. The SUV driver was licensed in Arizona. No clear driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard involving a 2007 SUV traveling west and a 2017 sedan traveling south. The sedan's 26-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and shock. Both vehicles impacted at their front ends. The SUV driver, a licensed male from Arizona, was going straight ahead, as was the sedan driver. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected and wore unknown safety equipment. The crash caused center front end damage to the SUV and left front quarter panel damage to the sedan.
Sedan Driver Injured Backing Into Parked Cars▸A 53-year-old man driving a sedan was injured while backing into a parked spot on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The driver hit multiple parked vehicles on his left side. Police cited unsafe backing and driver inexperience as causes.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old male driver was injured when his sedan collided with parked vehicles while entering a parking position on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the sedan, damaging the center back end. The driver suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Multiple parked sedans were struck, including damage to their front ends and quarter panels. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved.
S 3897Comrie votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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.
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File S 3897,
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Published 2022-03-02
S 5130Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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 2022-03-02
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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,
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Published 2022-03-02
Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Driver Injured▸Box truck reversed on Francis Lewis. Struck sedan’s front. Sedan driver, 37, suffered knee and leg abrasions. Unsafe backing listed. Impact was hard. No ejection. Danger in the dark.
According to the police report, a box truck was backing unsafely on Francis Lewis Boulevard at 110 Avenue when it struck a southbound sedan. The sedan’s left front quarter panel took the hit from the truck’s center rear. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and not ejected. The police report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No other errors or contributing factors were noted for the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed. The crash highlights the risk when large vehicles reverse without care.
Comrie Calls for No Exemptions in Congestion Pricing▸Governor Hochul’s budget cracks down on toll cheats. New laws hit drivers who hide plates or fake exemptions. The MTA loses millions to evasion. Lawmakers debate fairness and credits. Enforcement sharpens. Revenue for transit hangs in the balance.
Bill 42, part of Governor Hochul’s 2022 executive budget, aims to enforce congestion pricing by introducing new penalties for toll evasion. The proposal, discussed in the Senate on January 20, 2022, lets the DMV deny registration to vehicles with unpaid tolls and sets fines up to $5,000 for fraudulent exemption claims. The matter summary states: 'Governor Kathy Hochul's executive budget includes several changes to New York's congestion pricing program, which is expected to provide crucial revenue for transit upgrades.' Senator James Skoufis, mentioned in the hearing, pushed for credits for certain drivers. The bill is supported by MTA spokesperson Eugene Resnick and Governor Hochul’s office, who say it will ensure fairness. The MTA reports $4 million lost annually to toll evaders. The review board will finalize fee structures and exemptions. No specific safety impact for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Hochul Paves Way Forward For Congestion Pricing With New Laws And Penalties for Toll Evaders,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-01-20
Comrie Opposes Exemptions to Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸State Sen. Leroy Comrie slammed calls for more congestion pricing exemptions. He warned that carving out special breaks guts the plan’s purpose. Comrie said every exemption means less money for transit. He wants the city to hold the line. No more carve-outs.
On January 19, 2022, State Sen. Leroy Comrie, chair of the MTA committee, spoke at a legislative hearing on congestion pricing exemptions. The hearing addressed whether to grant more carve-outs to Manhattan’s congestion tolls. Comrie declared, 'I don't think there should be any exemptions, and I'm going to continue to say that there should be no exemptions.' He pushed back against senators seeking discounts for suburban drivers and city workers. Comrie warned that opening the door to more exemptions would undermine the law’s intent and threaten revenue for transit. He said, 'Once you open up that can of worms, you create major problems, because everybody wants to be exempted for something.' Comrie’s stance: keep the plan strict, protect transit funding, and don’t weaken congestion pricing with special favors.
-
State Sen. Leroy Comrie, who oversees MTA committee, wants no more exemptions for NYC congestion pricing,
nypost.com,
Published 2022-01-19
Pedestrian Fractured Crossing With Signal Queens▸A 50-year-old woman was struck while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard with the signal. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injury. The driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The crash left the pedestrian in shock and with serious leg trauma.
According to the police report, a 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at an intersection in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injury and shock. The report identifies driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling south and struck the pedestrian at an unspecified point of impact. No other vehicle or pedestrian errors were noted. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was listed.
A 63-year-old front-seat passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash in a Queens crash. An SUV struck the sedan from behind. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on 201 Street rear-ended a sedan also traveling east. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. A 63-year-old male front-seat passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV had four occupants, and the sedan had one occupant, the injured passenger. Both drivers were licensed in New York.
2Head-On Sedan Collision Shreds 99 Avenue Calm▸Two sedans slammed head-on in the dark on 99 Avenue. Metal twisted. A young man in the middle seat bled hard from the face. Drivers and passengers hurt. Signals ignored. The street fell silent under wreckage and blood.
Two sedans collided head-on on 99 Avenue. According to the police report, both vehicles ignored traffic controls. The crash left a 22-year-old male passenger with severe facial bleeding, a 23-year-old male driver with neck injuries, and a 29-year-old male driver with back injuries. All were conscious and belted. The report states: “Signals were ignored. Speed unchecked.” The listed contributing factor is 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No mention of helmet or signal use as a cause. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls, leaving passengers and drivers wounded in the aftermath.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Francis Lewis Blvd▸Two vehicles crashed on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. A 26-year-old female sedan driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles struck front quarters. The SUV driver was licensed in Arizona. No clear driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard involving a 2007 SUV traveling west and a 2017 sedan traveling south. The sedan's 26-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and shock. Both vehicles impacted at their front ends. The SUV driver, a licensed male from Arizona, was going straight ahead, as was the sedan driver. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected and wore unknown safety equipment. The crash caused center front end damage to the SUV and left front quarter panel damage to the sedan.
Sedan Driver Injured Backing Into Parked Cars▸A 53-year-old man driving a sedan was injured while backing into a parked spot on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The driver hit multiple parked vehicles on his left side. Police cited unsafe backing and driver inexperience as causes.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old male driver was injured when his sedan collided with parked vehicles while entering a parking position on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the sedan, damaging the center back end. The driver suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Multiple parked sedans were struck, including damage to their front ends and quarter panels. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved.
S 3897Comrie votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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.
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File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 5130Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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 2022-03-02
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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 2022-03-02
Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Driver Injured▸Box truck reversed on Francis Lewis. Struck sedan’s front. Sedan driver, 37, suffered knee and leg abrasions. Unsafe backing listed. Impact was hard. No ejection. Danger in the dark.
According to the police report, a box truck was backing unsafely on Francis Lewis Boulevard at 110 Avenue when it struck a southbound sedan. The sedan’s left front quarter panel took the hit from the truck’s center rear. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and not ejected. The police report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No other errors or contributing factors were noted for the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed. The crash highlights the risk when large vehicles reverse without care.
Comrie Calls for No Exemptions in Congestion Pricing▸Governor Hochul’s budget cracks down on toll cheats. New laws hit drivers who hide plates or fake exemptions. The MTA loses millions to evasion. Lawmakers debate fairness and credits. Enforcement sharpens. Revenue for transit hangs in the balance.
Bill 42, part of Governor Hochul’s 2022 executive budget, aims to enforce congestion pricing by introducing new penalties for toll evasion. The proposal, discussed in the Senate on January 20, 2022, lets the DMV deny registration to vehicles with unpaid tolls and sets fines up to $5,000 for fraudulent exemption claims. The matter summary states: 'Governor Kathy Hochul's executive budget includes several changes to New York's congestion pricing program, which is expected to provide crucial revenue for transit upgrades.' Senator James Skoufis, mentioned in the hearing, pushed for credits for certain drivers. The bill is supported by MTA spokesperson Eugene Resnick and Governor Hochul’s office, who say it will ensure fairness. The MTA reports $4 million lost annually to toll evaders. The review board will finalize fee structures and exemptions. No specific safety impact for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Hochul Paves Way Forward For Congestion Pricing With New Laws And Penalties for Toll Evaders,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-01-20
Comrie Opposes Exemptions to Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸State Sen. Leroy Comrie slammed calls for more congestion pricing exemptions. He warned that carving out special breaks guts the plan’s purpose. Comrie said every exemption means less money for transit. He wants the city to hold the line. No more carve-outs.
On January 19, 2022, State Sen. Leroy Comrie, chair of the MTA committee, spoke at a legislative hearing on congestion pricing exemptions. The hearing addressed whether to grant more carve-outs to Manhattan’s congestion tolls. Comrie declared, 'I don't think there should be any exemptions, and I'm going to continue to say that there should be no exemptions.' He pushed back against senators seeking discounts for suburban drivers and city workers. Comrie warned that opening the door to more exemptions would undermine the law’s intent and threaten revenue for transit. He said, 'Once you open up that can of worms, you create major problems, because everybody wants to be exempted for something.' Comrie’s stance: keep the plan strict, protect transit funding, and don’t weaken congestion pricing with special favors.
-
State Sen. Leroy Comrie, who oversees MTA committee, wants no more exemptions for NYC congestion pricing,
nypost.com,
Published 2022-01-19
Pedestrian Fractured Crossing With Signal Queens▸A 50-year-old woman was struck while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard with the signal. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injury. The driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The crash left the pedestrian in shock and with serious leg trauma.
According to the police report, a 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at an intersection in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injury and shock. The report identifies driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling south and struck the pedestrian at an unspecified point of impact. No other vehicle or pedestrian errors were noted. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was listed.
Two sedans slammed head-on in the dark on 99 Avenue. Metal twisted. A young man in the middle seat bled hard from the face. Drivers and passengers hurt. Signals ignored. The street fell silent under wreckage and blood.
Two sedans collided head-on on 99 Avenue. According to the police report, both vehicles ignored traffic controls. The crash left a 22-year-old male passenger with severe facial bleeding, a 23-year-old male driver with neck injuries, and a 29-year-old male driver with back injuries. All were conscious and belted. The report states: “Signals were ignored. Speed unchecked.” The listed contributing factor is 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No mention of helmet or signal use as a cause. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls, leaving passengers and drivers wounded in the aftermath.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Francis Lewis Blvd▸Two vehicles crashed on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. A 26-year-old female sedan driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles struck front quarters. The SUV driver was licensed in Arizona. No clear driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard involving a 2007 SUV traveling west and a 2017 sedan traveling south. The sedan's 26-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and shock. Both vehicles impacted at their front ends. The SUV driver, a licensed male from Arizona, was going straight ahead, as was the sedan driver. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected and wore unknown safety equipment. The crash caused center front end damage to the SUV and left front quarter panel damage to the sedan.
Sedan Driver Injured Backing Into Parked Cars▸A 53-year-old man driving a sedan was injured while backing into a parked spot on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The driver hit multiple parked vehicles on his left side. Police cited unsafe backing and driver inexperience as causes.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old male driver was injured when his sedan collided with parked vehicles while entering a parking position on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the sedan, damaging the center back end. The driver suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Multiple parked sedans were struck, including damage to their front ends and quarter panels. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved.
S 3897Comrie votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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 2022-03-02
S 5130Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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 2022-03-02
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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 2022-03-02
Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Driver Injured▸Box truck reversed on Francis Lewis. Struck sedan’s front. Sedan driver, 37, suffered knee and leg abrasions. Unsafe backing listed. Impact was hard. No ejection. Danger in the dark.
According to the police report, a box truck was backing unsafely on Francis Lewis Boulevard at 110 Avenue when it struck a southbound sedan. The sedan’s left front quarter panel took the hit from the truck’s center rear. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and not ejected. The police report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No other errors or contributing factors were noted for the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed. The crash highlights the risk when large vehicles reverse without care.
Comrie Calls for No Exemptions in Congestion Pricing▸Governor Hochul’s budget cracks down on toll cheats. New laws hit drivers who hide plates or fake exemptions. The MTA loses millions to evasion. Lawmakers debate fairness and credits. Enforcement sharpens. Revenue for transit hangs in the balance.
Bill 42, part of Governor Hochul’s 2022 executive budget, aims to enforce congestion pricing by introducing new penalties for toll evasion. The proposal, discussed in the Senate on January 20, 2022, lets the DMV deny registration to vehicles with unpaid tolls and sets fines up to $5,000 for fraudulent exemption claims. The matter summary states: 'Governor Kathy Hochul's executive budget includes several changes to New York's congestion pricing program, which is expected to provide crucial revenue for transit upgrades.' Senator James Skoufis, mentioned in the hearing, pushed for credits for certain drivers. The bill is supported by MTA spokesperson Eugene Resnick and Governor Hochul’s office, who say it will ensure fairness. The MTA reports $4 million lost annually to toll evaders. The review board will finalize fee structures and exemptions. No specific safety impact for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Hochul Paves Way Forward For Congestion Pricing With New Laws And Penalties for Toll Evaders,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-01-20
Comrie Opposes Exemptions to Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸State Sen. Leroy Comrie slammed calls for more congestion pricing exemptions. He warned that carving out special breaks guts the plan’s purpose. Comrie said every exemption means less money for transit. He wants the city to hold the line. No more carve-outs.
On January 19, 2022, State Sen. Leroy Comrie, chair of the MTA committee, spoke at a legislative hearing on congestion pricing exemptions. The hearing addressed whether to grant more carve-outs to Manhattan’s congestion tolls. Comrie declared, 'I don't think there should be any exemptions, and I'm going to continue to say that there should be no exemptions.' He pushed back against senators seeking discounts for suburban drivers and city workers. Comrie warned that opening the door to more exemptions would undermine the law’s intent and threaten revenue for transit. He said, 'Once you open up that can of worms, you create major problems, because everybody wants to be exempted for something.' Comrie’s stance: keep the plan strict, protect transit funding, and don’t weaken congestion pricing with special favors.
-
State Sen. Leroy Comrie, who oversees MTA committee, wants no more exemptions for NYC congestion pricing,
nypost.com,
Published 2022-01-19
Pedestrian Fractured Crossing With Signal Queens▸A 50-year-old woman was struck while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard with the signal. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injury. The driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The crash left the pedestrian in shock and with serious leg trauma.
According to the police report, a 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at an intersection in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injury and shock. The report identifies driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling south and struck the pedestrian at an unspecified point of impact. No other vehicle or pedestrian errors were noted. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was listed.
Two vehicles crashed on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. A 26-year-old female sedan driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles struck front quarters. The SUV driver was licensed in Arizona. No clear driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard involving a 2007 SUV traveling west and a 2017 sedan traveling south. The sedan's 26-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and shock. Both vehicles impacted at their front ends. The SUV driver, a licensed male from Arizona, was going straight ahead, as was the sedan driver. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected and wore unknown safety equipment. The crash caused center front end damage to the SUV and left front quarter panel damage to the sedan.
Sedan Driver Injured Backing Into Parked Cars▸A 53-year-old man driving a sedan was injured while backing into a parked spot on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The driver hit multiple parked vehicles on his left side. Police cited unsafe backing and driver inexperience as causes.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old male driver was injured when his sedan collided with parked vehicles while entering a parking position on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the sedan, damaging the center back end. The driver suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Multiple parked sedans were struck, including damage to their front ends and quarter panels. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved.
S 3897Comrie votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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.
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File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 5130Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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 2022-03-02
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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 2022-03-02
Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Driver Injured▸Box truck reversed on Francis Lewis. Struck sedan’s front. Sedan driver, 37, suffered knee and leg abrasions. Unsafe backing listed. Impact was hard. No ejection. Danger in the dark.
According to the police report, a box truck was backing unsafely on Francis Lewis Boulevard at 110 Avenue when it struck a southbound sedan. The sedan’s left front quarter panel took the hit from the truck’s center rear. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and not ejected. The police report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No other errors or contributing factors were noted for the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed. The crash highlights the risk when large vehicles reverse without care.
Comrie Calls for No Exemptions in Congestion Pricing▸Governor Hochul’s budget cracks down on toll cheats. New laws hit drivers who hide plates or fake exemptions. The MTA loses millions to evasion. Lawmakers debate fairness and credits. Enforcement sharpens. Revenue for transit hangs in the balance.
Bill 42, part of Governor Hochul’s 2022 executive budget, aims to enforce congestion pricing by introducing new penalties for toll evasion. The proposal, discussed in the Senate on January 20, 2022, lets the DMV deny registration to vehicles with unpaid tolls and sets fines up to $5,000 for fraudulent exemption claims. The matter summary states: 'Governor Kathy Hochul's executive budget includes several changes to New York's congestion pricing program, which is expected to provide crucial revenue for transit upgrades.' Senator James Skoufis, mentioned in the hearing, pushed for credits for certain drivers. The bill is supported by MTA spokesperson Eugene Resnick and Governor Hochul’s office, who say it will ensure fairness. The MTA reports $4 million lost annually to toll evaders. The review board will finalize fee structures and exemptions. No specific safety impact for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Hochul Paves Way Forward For Congestion Pricing With New Laws And Penalties for Toll Evaders,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-01-20
Comrie Opposes Exemptions to Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸State Sen. Leroy Comrie slammed calls for more congestion pricing exemptions. He warned that carving out special breaks guts the plan’s purpose. Comrie said every exemption means less money for transit. He wants the city to hold the line. No more carve-outs.
On January 19, 2022, State Sen. Leroy Comrie, chair of the MTA committee, spoke at a legislative hearing on congestion pricing exemptions. The hearing addressed whether to grant more carve-outs to Manhattan’s congestion tolls. Comrie declared, 'I don't think there should be any exemptions, and I'm going to continue to say that there should be no exemptions.' He pushed back against senators seeking discounts for suburban drivers and city workers. Comrie warned that opening the door to more exemptions would undermine the law’s intent and threaten revenue for transit. He said, 'Once you open up that can of worms, you create major problems, because everybody wants to be exempted for something.' Comrie’s stance: keep the plan strict, protect transit funding, and don’t weaken congestion pricing with special favors.
-
State Sen. Leroy Comrie, who oversees MTA committee, wants no more exemptions for NYC congestion pricing,
nypost.com,
Published 2022-01-19
Pedestrian Fractured Crossing With Signal Queens▸A 50-year-old woman was struck while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard with the signal. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injury. The driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The crash left the pedestrian in shock and with serious leg trauma.
According to the police report, a 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at an intersection in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injury and shock. The report identifies driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling south and struck the pedestrian at an unspecified point of impact. No other vehicle or pedestrian errors were noted. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was listed.
A 53-year-old man driving a sedan was injured while backing into a parked spot on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The driver hit multiple parked vehicles on his left side. Police cited unsafe backing and driver inexperience as causes.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old male driver was injured when his sedan collided with parked vehicles while entering a parking position on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the sedan, damaging the center back end. The driver suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Multiple parked sedans were struck, including damage to their front ends and quarter panels. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved.
S 3897Comrie votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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 2022-03-02
S 5130Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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 2022-03-02
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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 2022-03-02
Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Driver Injured▸Box truck reversed on Francis Lewis. Struck sedan’s front. Sedan driver, 37, suffered knee and leg abrasions. Unsafe backing listed. Impact was hard. No ejection. Danger in the dark.
According to the police report, a box truck was backing unsafely on Francis Lewis Boulevard at 110 Avenue when it struck a southbound sedan. The sedan’s left front quarter panel took the hit from the truck’s center rear. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and not ejected. The police report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No other errors or contributing factors were noted for the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed. The crash highlights the risk when large vehicles reverse without care.
Comrie Calls for No Exemptions in Congestion Pricing▸Governor Hochul’s budget cracks down on toll cheats. New laws hit drivers who hide plates or fake exemptions. The MTA loses millions to evasion. Lawmakers debate fairness and credits. Enforcement sharpens. Revenue for transit hangs in the balance.
Bill 42, part of Governor Hochul’s 2022 executive budget, aims to enforce congestion pricing by introducing new penalties for toll evasion. The proposal, discussed in the Senate on January 20, 2022, lets the DMV deny registration to vehicles with unpaid tolls and sets fines up to $5,000 for fraudulent exemption claims. The matter summary states: 'Governor Kathy Hochul's executive budget includes several changes to New York's congestion pricing program, which is expected to provide crucial revenue for transit upgrades.' Senator James Skoufis, mentioned in the hearing, pushed for credits for certain drivers. The bill is supported by MTA spokesperson Eugene Resnick and Governor Hochul’s office, who say it will ensure fairness. The MTA reports $4 million lost annually to toll evaders. The review board will finalize fee structures and exemptions. No specific safety impact for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Hochul Paves Way Forward For Congestion Pricing With New Laws And Penalties for Toll Evaders,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-01-20
Comrie Opposes Exemptions to Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸State Sen. Leroy Comrie slammed calls for more congestion pricing exemptions. He warned that carving out special breaks guts the plan’s purpose. Comrie said every exemption means less money for transit. He wants the city to hold the line. No more carve-outs.
On January 19, 2022, State Sen. Leroy Comrie, chair of the MTA committee, spoke at a legislative hearing on congestion pricing exemptions. The hearing addressed whether to grant more carve-outs to Manhattan’s congestion tolls. Comrie declared, 'I don't think there should be any exemptions, and I'm going to continue to say that there should be no exemptions.' He pushed back against senators seeking discounts for suburban drivers and city workers. Comrie warned that opening the door to more exemptions would undermine the law’s intent and threaten revenue for transit. He said, 'Once you open up that can of worms, you create major problems, because everybody wants to be exempted for something.' Comrie’s stance: keep the plan strict, protect transit funding, and don’t weaken congestion pricing with special favors.
-
State Sen. Leroy Comrie, who oversees MTA committee, wants no more exemptions for NYC congestion pricing,
nypost.com,
Published 2022-01-19
Pedestrian Fractured Crossing With Signal Queens▸A 50-year-old woman was struck while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard with the signal. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injury. The driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The crash left the pedestrian in shock and with serious leg trauma.
According to the police report, a 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at an intersection in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injury and shock. The report identifies driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling south and struck the pedestrian at an unspecified point of impact. No other vehicle or pedestrian errors were noted. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was listed.
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 2022-03-02
S 5130Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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 2022-03-02
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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 2022-03-02
Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Driver Injured▸Box truck reversed on Francis Lewis. Struck sedan’s front. Sedan driver, 37, suffered knee and leg abrasions. Unsafe backing listed. Impact was hard. No ejection. Danger in the dark.
According to the police report, a box truck was backing unsafely on Francis Lewis Boulevard at 110 Avenue when it struck a southbound sedan. The sedan’s left front quarter panel took the hit from the truck’s center rear. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and not ejected. The police report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No other errors or contributing factors were noted for the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed. The crash highlights the risk when large vehicles reverse without care.
Comrie Calls for No Exemptions in Congestion Pricing▸Governor Hochul’s budget cracks down on toll cheats. New laws hit drivers who hide plates or fake exemptions. The MTA loses millions to evasion. Lawmakers debate fairness and credits. Enforcement sharpens. Revenue for transit hangs in the balance.
Bill 42, part of Governor Hochul’s 2022 executive budget, aims to enforce congestion pricing by introducing new penalties for toll evasion. The proposal, discussed in the Senate on January 20, 2022, lets the DMV deny registration to vehicles with unpaid tolls and sets fines up to $5,000 for fraudulent exemption claims. The matter summary states: 'Governor Kathy Hochul's executive budget includes several changes to New York's congestion pricing program, which is expected to provide crucial revenue for transit upgrades.' Senator James Skoufis, mentioned in the hearing, pushed for credits for certain drivers. The bill is supported by MTA spokesperson Eugene Resnick and Governor Hochul’s office, who say it will ensure fairness. The MTA reports $4 million lost annually to toll evaders. The review board will finalize fee structures and exemptions. No specific safety impact for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Hochul Paves Way Forward For Congestion Pricing With New Laws And Penalties for Toll Evaders,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-01-20
Comrie Opposes Exemptions to Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸State Sen. Leroy Comrie slammed calls for more congestion pricing exemptions. He warned that carving out special breaks guts the plan’s purpose. Comrie said every exemption means less money for transit. He wants the city to hold the line. No more carve-outs.
On January 19, 2022, State Sen. Leroy Comrie, chair of the MTA committee, spoke at a legislative hearing on congestion pricing exemptions. The hearing addressed whether to grant more carve-outs to Manhattan’s congestion tolls. Comrie declared, 'I don't think there should be any exemptions, and I'm going to continue to say that there should be no exemptions.' He pushed back against senators seeking discounts for suburban drivers and city workers. Comrie warned that opening the door to more exemptions would undermine the law’s intent and threaten revenue for transit. He said, 'Once you open up that can of worms, you create major problems, because everybody wants to be exempted for something.' Comrie’s stance: keep the plan strict, protect transit funding, and don’t weaken congestion pricing with special favors.
-
State Sen. Leroy Comrie, who oversees MTA committee, wants no more exemptions for NYC congestion pricing,
nypost.com,
Published 2022-01-19
Pedestrian Fractured Crossing With Signal Queens▸A 50-year-old woman was struck while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard with the signal. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injury. The driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The crash left the pedestrian in shock and with serious leg trauma.
According to the police report, a 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at an intersection in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injury and shock. The report identifies driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling south and struck the pedestrian at an unspecified point of impact. No other vehicle or pedestrian errors were noted. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was listed.
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 2022-03-02
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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 2022-03-02
Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Driver Injured▸Box truck reversed on Francis Lewis. Struck sedan’s front. Sedan driver, 37, suffered knee and leg abrasions. Unsafe backing listed. Impact was hard. No ejection. Danger in the dark.
According to the police report, a box truck was backing unsafely on Francis Lewis Boulevard at 110 Avenue when it struck a southbound sedan. The sedan’s left front quarter panel took the hit from the truck’s center rear. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and not ejected. The police report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No other errors or contributing factors were noted for the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed. The crash highlights the risk when large vehicles reverse without care.
Comrie Calls for No Exemptions in Congestion Pricing▸Governor Hochul’s budget cracks down on toll cheats. New laws hit drivers who hide plates or fake exemptions. The MTA loses millions to evasion. Lawmakers debate fairness and credits. Enforcement sharpens. Revenue for transit hangs in the balance.
Bill 42, part of Governor Hochul’s 2022 executive budget, aims to enforce congestion pricing by introducing new penalties for toll evasion. The proposal, discussed in the Senate on January 20, 2022, lets the DMV deny registration to vehicles with unpaid tolls and sets fines up to $5,000 for fraudulent exemption claims. The matter summary states: 'Governor Kathy Hochul's executive budget includes several changes to New York's congestion pricing program, which is expected to provide crucial revenue for transit upgrades.' Senator James Skoufis, mentioned in the hearing, pushed for credits for certain drivers. The bill is supported by MTA spokesperson Eugene Resnick and Governor Hochul’s office, who say it will ensure fairness. The MTA reports $4 million lost annually to toll evaders. The review board will finalize fee structures and exemptions. No specific safety impact for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Hochul Paves Way Forward For Congestion Pricing With New Laws And Penalties for Toll Evaders,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-01-20
Comrie Opposes Exemptions to Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸State Sen. Leroy Comrie slammed calls for more congestion pricing exemptions. He warned that carving out special breaks guts the plan’s purpose. Comrie said every exemption means less money for transit. He wants the city to hold the line. No more carve-outs.
On January 19, 2022, State Sen. Leroy Comrie, chair of the MTA committee, spoke at a legislative hearing on congestion pricing exemptions. The hearing addressed whether to grant more carve-outs to Manhattan’s congestion tolls. Comrie declared, 'I don't think there should be any exemptions, and I'm going to continue to say that there should be no exemptions.' He pushed back against senators seeking discounts for suburban drivers and city workers. Comrie warned that opening the door to more exemptions would undermine the law’s intent and threaten revenue for transit. He said, 'Once you open up that can of worms, you create major problems, because everybody wants to be exempted for something.' Comrie’s stance: keep the plan strict, protect transit funding, and don’t weaken congestion pricing with special favors.
-
State Sen. Leroy Comrie, who oversees MTA committee, wants no more exemptions for NYC congestion pricing,
nypost.com,
Published 2022-01-19
Pedestrian Fractured Crossing With Signal Queens▸A 50-year-old woman was struck while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard with the signal. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injury. The driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The crash left the pedestrian in shock and with serious leg trauma.
According to the police report, a 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at an intersection in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injury and shock. The report identifies driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling south and struck the pedestrian at an unspecified point of impact. No other vehicle or pedestrian errors were noted. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was listed.
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 2022-03-02
Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Driver Injured▸Box truck reversed on Francis Lewis. Struck sedan’s front. Sedan driver, 37, suffered knee and leg abrasions. Unsafe backing listed. Impact was hard. No ejection. Danger in the dark.
According to the police report, a box truck was backing unsafely on Francis Lewis Boulevard at 110 Avenue when it struck a southbound sedan. The sedan’s left front quarter panel took the hit from the truck’s center rear. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and not ejected. The police report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No other errors or contributing factors were noted for the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed. The crash highlights the risk when large vehicles reverse without care.
Comrie Calls for No Exemptions in Congestion Pricing▸Governor Hochul’s budget cracks down on toll cheats. New laws hit drivers who hide plates or fake exemptions. The MTA loses millions to evasion. Lawmakers debate fairness and credits. Enforcement sharpens. Revenue for transit hangs in the balance.
Bill 42, part of Governor Hochul’s 2022 executive budget, aims to enforce congestion pricing by introducing new penalties for toll evasion. The proposal, discussed in the Senate on January 20, 2022, lets the DMV deny registration to vehicles with unpaid tolls and sets fines up to $5,000 for fraudulent exemption claims. The matter summary states: 'Governor Kathy Hochul's executive budget includes several changes to New York's congestion pricing program, which is expected to provide crucial revenue for transit upgrades.' Senator James Skoufis, mentioned in the hearing, pushed for credits for certain drivers. The bill is supported by MTA spokesperson Eugene Resnick and Governor Hochul’s office, who say it will ensure fairness. The MTA reports $4 million lost annually to toll evaders. The review board will finalize fee structures and exemptions. No specific safety impact for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Hochul Paves Way Forward For Congestion Pricing With New Laws And Penalties for Toll Evaders,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-01-20
Comrie Opposes Exemptions to Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸State Sen. Leroy Comrie slammed calls for more congestion pricing exemptions. He warned that carving out special breaks guts the plan’s purpose. Comrie said every exemption means less money for transit. He wants the city to hold the line. No more carve-outs.
On January 19, 2022, State Sen. Leroy Comrie, chair of the MTA committee, spoke at a legislative hearing on congestion pricing exemptions. The hearing addressed whether to grant more carve-outs to Manhattan’s congestion tolls. Comrie declared, 'I don't think there should be any exemptions, and I'm going to continue to say that there should be no exemptions.' He pushed back against senators seeking discounts for suburban drivers and city workers. Comrie warned that opening the door to more exemptions would undermine the law’s intent and threaten revenue for transit. He said, 'Once you open up that can of worms, you create major problems, because everybody wants to be exempted for something.' Comrie’s stance: keep the plan strict, protect transit funding, and don’t weaken congestion pricing with special favors.
-
State Sen. Leroy Comrie, who oversees MTA committee, wants no more exemptions for NYC congestion pricing,
nypost.com,
Published 2022-01-19
Pedestrian Fractured Crossing With Signal Queens▸A 50-year-old woman was struck while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard with the signal. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injury. The driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The crash left the pedestrian in shock and with serious leg trauma.
According to the police report, a 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at an intersection in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injury and shock. The report identifies driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling south and struck the pedestrian at an unspecified point of impact. No other vehicle or pedestrian errors were noted. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was listed.
Box truck reversed on Francis Lewis. Struck sedan’s front. Sedan driver, 37, suffered knee and leg abrasions. Unsafe backing listed. Impact was hard. No ejection. Danger in the dark.
According to the police report, a box truck was backing unsafely on Francis Lewis Boulevard at 110 Avenue when it struck a southbound sedan. The sedan’s left front quarter panel took the hit from the truck’s center rear. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and not ejected. The police report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No other errors or contributing factors were noted for the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed. The crash highlights the risk when large vehicles reverse without care.
Comrie Calls for No Exemptions in Congestion Pricing▸Governor Hochul’s budget cracks down on toll cheats. New laws hit drivers who hide plates or fake exemptions. The MTA loses millions to evasion. Lawmakers debate fairness and credits. Enforcement sharpens. Revenue for transit hangs in the balance.
Bill 42, part of Governor Hochul’s 2022 executive budget, aims to enforce congestion pricing by introducing new penalties for toll evasion. The proposal, discussed in the Senate on January 20, 2022, lets the DMV deny registration to vehicles with unpaid tolls and sets fines up to $5,000 for fraudulent exemption claims. The matter summary states: 'Governor Kathy Hochul's executive budget includes several changes to New York's congestion pricing program, which is expected to provide crucial revenue for transit upgrades.' Senator James Skoufis, mentioned in the hearing, pushed for credits for certain drivers. The bill is supported by MTA spokesperson Eugene Resnick and Governor Hochul’s office, who say it will ensure fairness. The MTA reports $4 million lost annually to toll evaders. The review board will finalize fee structures and exemptions. No specific safety impact for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Hochul Paves Way Forward For Congestion Pricing With New Laws And Penalties for Toll Evaders,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-01-20
Comrie Opposes Exemptions to Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸State Sen. Leroy Comrie slammed calls for more congestion pricing exemptions. He warned that carving out special breaks guts the plan’s purpose. Comrie said every exemption means less money for transit. He wants the city to hold the line. No more carve-outs.
On January 19, 2022, State Sen. Leroy Comrie, chair of the MTA committee, spoke at a legislative hearing on congestion pricing exemptions. The hearing addressed whether to grant more carve-outs to Manhattan’s congestion tolls. Comrie declared, 'I don't think there should be any exemptions, and I'm going to continue to say that there should be no exemptions.' He pushed back against senators seeking discounts for suburban drivers and city workers. Comrie warned that opening the door to more exemptions would undermine the law’s intent and threaten revenue for transit. He said, 'Once you open up that can of worms, you create major problems, because everybody wants to be exempted for something.' Comrie’s stance: keep the plan strict, protect transit funding, and don’t weaken congestion pricing with special favors.
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State Sen. Leroy Comrie, who oversees MTA committee, wants no more exemptions for NYC congestion pricing,
nypost.com,
Published 2022-01-19
Pedestrian Fractured Crossing With Signal Queens▸A 50-year-old woman was struck while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard with the signal. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injury. The driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The crash left the pedestrian in shock and with serious leg trauma.
According to the police report, a 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at an intersection in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injury and shock. The report identifies driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling south and struck the pedestrian at an unspecified point of impact. No other vehicle or pedestrian errors were noted. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was listed.
Governor Hochul’s budget cracks down on toll cheats. New laws hit drivers who hide plates or fake exemptions. The MTA loses millions to evasion. Lawmakers debate fairness and credits. Enforcement sharpens. Revenue for transit hangs in the balance.
Bill 42, part of Governor Hochul’s 2022 executive budget, aims to enforce congestion pricing by introducing new penalties for toll evasion. The proposal, discussed in the Senate on January 20, 2022, lets the DMV deny registration to vehicles with unpaid tolls and sets fines up to $5,000 for fraudulent exemption claims. The matter summary states: 'Governor Kathy Hochul's executive budget includes several changes to New York's congestion pricing program, which is expected to provide crucial revenue for transit upgrades.' Senator James Skoufis, mentioned in the hearing, pushed for credits for certain drivers. The bill is supported by MTA spokesperson Eugene Resnick and Governor Hochul’s office, who say it will ensure fairness. The MTA reports $4 million lost annually to toll evaders. The review board will finalize fee structures and exemptions. No specific safety impact for vulnerable road users was provided.
- Hochul Paves Way Forward For Congestion Pricing With New Laws And Penalties for Toll Evaders, gothamist.com, Published 2022-01-20
Comrie Opposes Exemptions to Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸State Sen. Leroy Comrie slammed calls for more congestion pricing exemptions. He warned that carving out special breaks guts the plan’s purpose. Comrie said every exemption means less money for transit. He wants the city to hold the line. No more carve-outs.
On January 19, 2022, State Sen. Leroy Comrie, chair of the MTA committee, spoke at a legislative hearing on congestion pricing exemptions. The hearing addressed whether to grant more carve-outs to Manhattan’s congestion tolls. Comrie declared, 'I don't think there should be any exemptions, and I'm going to continue to say that there should be no exemptions.' He pushed back against senators seeking discounts for suburban drivers and city workers. Comrie warned that opening the door to more exemptions would undermine the law’s intent and threaten revenue for transit. He said, 'Once you open up that can of worms, you create major problems, because everybody wants to be exempted for something.' Comrie’s stance: keep the plan strict, protect transit funding, and don’t weaken congestion pricing with special favors.
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State Sen. Leroy Comrie, who oversees MTA committee, wants no more exemptions for NYC congestion pricing,
nypost.com,
Published 2022-01-19
Pedestrian Fractured Crossing With Signal Queens▸A 50-year-old woman was struck while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard with the signal. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injury. The driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The crash left the pedestrian in shock and with serious leg trauma.
According to the police report, a 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at an intersection in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injury and shock. The report identifies driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling south and struck the pedestrian at an unspecified point of impact. No other vehicle or pedestrian errors were noted. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was listed.
State Sen. Leroy Comrie slammed calls for more congestion pricing exemptions. He warned that carving out special breaks guts the plan’s purpose. Comrie said every exemption means less money for transit. He wants the city to hold the line. No more carve-outs.
On January 19, 2022, State Sen. Leroy Comrie, chair of the MTA committee, spoke at a legislative hearing on congestion pricing exemptions. The hearing addressed whether to grant more carve-outs to Manhattan’s congestion tolls. Comrie declared, 'I don't think there should be any exemptions, and I'm going to continue to say that there should be no exemptions.' He pushed back against senators seeking discounts for suburban drivers and city workers. Comrie warned that opening the door to more exemptions would undermine the law’s intent and threaten revenue for transit. He said, 'Once you open up that can of worms, you create major problems, because everybody wants to be exempted for something.' Comrie’s stance: keep the plan strict, protect transit funding, and don’t weaken congestion pricing with special favors.
- State Sen. Leroy Comrie, who oversees MTA committee, wants no more exemptions for NYC congestion pricing, nypost.com, Published 2022-01-19
Pedestrian Fractured Crossing With Signal Queens▸A 50-year-old woman was struck while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard with the signal. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injury. The driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The crash left the pedestrian in shock and with serious leg trauma.
According to the police report, a 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at an intersection in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injury and shock. The report identifies driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling south and struck the pedestrian at an unspecified point of impact. No other vehicle or pedestrian errors were noted. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was listed.
A 50-year-old woman was struck while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard with the signal. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injury. The driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The crash left the pedestrian in shock and with serious leg trauma.
According to the police report, a 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at an intersection in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injury and shock. The report identifies driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling south and struck the pedestrian at an unspecified point of impact. No other vehicle or pedestrian errors were noted. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was listed.