Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Bellerose?
Bellerose Bleeds While Leaders Stall
Bellerose: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 6, 2025
The Numbers Behind the Pain
One dead. 412 injured. That is the toll in Bellerose since 2022. No headlines. No sirens. Just families changed forever. In the last year alone, 150 people were hurt in 234 crashes. Children, elders, workers—no one spared. Not one serious injury, but pain that lingers in the body and the mind.
The Faces in the Data
A 78-year-old man tried to cross Jericho Turnpike. He never made it home. Five months later, police charged the driver with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. The charge is a misdemeanor. The man is still dead. “On Tuesday, cops charged him with failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care, both misdemeanors.” The driver got a desk ticket. The family got a funeral.
What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done
No new laws. No bold redesigns. The city talks about Vision Zero. The state passed Sammy’s Law, giving New York City the power to lower speed limits. But in Bellerose, the speed stays the same. The cameras blink, but only where the law allows. The council and community board have not forced the issue. The silence is loud.
What Comes Next
This is not fate. Every crash is preventable. Every injury is a policy choice. Call your council member. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand protected crossings. Demand cameras that never go dark. Demand streets where a child can cross and live. Take action now.
If you wait, the next name could be someone you love.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-21
- Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-21
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803496 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04
Other Representatives
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Room 422, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 23
73-03 Bell Boulevard, Oakland Gardens, NY 11364
718-468-0137
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212-788-6984
District 11
134-01 20th Avenue 2nd Floor, College Point, NY 11356
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▸ Other Geographies
Bellerose Bellerose sits in Queens, Precinct 105, District 23, AD 26, SD 11, Queens CB13.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Bellerose
A 8936Braunstein 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 8936Braunstein 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 1078Braunstein 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
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 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
2Sedans Smash Head-On on Cross Island Parkway▸Two sedans collided head-on. Both drivers suffered full-body trauma and shock. Cars demolished. Crash triggered by reaction to another vehicle. Pain and nausea followed. Metal twisted. Lives jarred.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Cross Island Parkway collided head-on. Both drivers—a 25-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman—sustained full-body injuries and shock. Each was restrained by lap belt and harness. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor. The male driver's car struck with its right front bumper; the female driver's car with its left front bumper. Both vehicles were demolished. Both drivers complained of pain and nausea after the crash.
Motorcycle Driver Ejected on Grand Central Pkwy▸A 34-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected while traveling west on Grand Central Parkway. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred as he tried to avoid an object in the roadway.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected after attempting to avoid an object in the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. The driver, wearing a helmet, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the pre-crash action as "Avoiding Object in Roadway" but does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. The motorcycle was traveling westbound at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
Two Sedans Collide on Cross Island Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles struck on quarter panels. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash involved merging and straight travel maneuvers.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Cross Island Parkway collided. One driver, a 55-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The collision occurred when one vehicle was going straight ahead and the other was merging. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Three-SUV Chain Collision on Cross Island Parkway▸Three SUVs collided in a chain reaction on Cross Island Parkway. A 27-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. All vehicles were traveling east. Impact concentrated on center front and back ends. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, three sport utility vehicles collided on Cross Island Parkway while traveling east. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when the second SUV struck its rear, followed by the third SUV hitting the second from behind. A 27-year-old female driver in the middle SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors. The collisions caused damage to the center front and back ends of the vehicles involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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
2SUV Right-Side Impact Injures Two Occupants▸A 2020 SUV traveling north struck a westbound sedan on Union Turnpike. The SUV’s right side doors took the impact. Both female drivers and front-seat passengers suffered whole-body injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling north on Union Turnpike collided with a 2020 sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the sedan’s center front end. Both vehicles had two occupants, including female drivers and front-seat passengers. Both occupants in the SUV suffered injuries to their entire bodies and experienced shock. They were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage primarily to the right side doors of the SUV and the front center of the sedan.
Elderly Driver Dies After Buick Veers in Queens▸A Buick sedan veered on Union Turnpike. The driver, a 92-year-old man, slumped behind the wheel. The car struck hard. The airbag burst. He died alone in the seat. No other injuries reported. The street fell silent.
A 92-year-old man was killed when his Buick sedan veered west on Union Turnpike near 251st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver slumped behind the wheel and the car struck hard, deploying the airbag. The man died in the driver’s seat. No other occupants or bystanders were reported injured. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor in the crash. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the sudden danger that can unfold on city streets.
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 8936Braunstein 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 1078Braunstein 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
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 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
2Sedans Smash Head-On on Cross Island Parkway▸Two sedans collided head-on. Both drivers suffered full-body trauma and shock. Cars demolished. Crash triggered by reaction to another vehicle. Pain and nausea followed. Metal twisted. Lives jarred.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Cross Island Parkway collided head-on. Both drivers—a 25-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman—sustained full-body injuries and shock. Each was restrained by lap belt and harness. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor. The male driver's car struck with its right front bumper; the female driver's car with its left front bumper. Both vehicles were demolished. Both drivers complained of pain and nausea after the crash.
Motorcycle Driver Ejected on Grand Central Pkwy▸A 34-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected while traveling west on Grand Central Parkway. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred as he tried to avoid an object in the roadway.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected after attempting to avoid an object in the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. The driver, wearing a helmet, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the pre-crash action as "Avoiding Object in Roadway" but does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. The motorcycle was traveling westbound at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
Two Sedans Collide on Cross Island Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles struck on quarter panels. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash involved merging and straight travel maneuvers.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Cross Island Parkway collided. One driver, a 55-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The collision occurred when one vehicle was going straight ahead and the other was merging. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Three-SUV Chain Collision on Cross Island Parkway▸Three SUVs collided in a chain reaction on Cross Island Parkway. A 27-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. All vehicles were traveling east. Impact concentrated on center front and back ends. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, three sport utility vehicles collided on Cross Island Parkway while traveling east. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when the second SUV struck its rear, followed by the third SUV hitting the second from behind. A 27-year-old female driver in the middle SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors. The collisions caused damage to the center front and back ends of the vehicles involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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
2SUV Right-Side Impact Injures Two Occupants▸A 2020 SUV traveling north struck a westbound sedan on Union Turnpike. The SUV’s right side doors took the impact. Both female drivers and front-seat passengers suffered whole-body injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling north on Union Turnpike collided with a 2020 sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the sedan’s center front end. Both vehicles had two occupants, including female drivers and front-seat passengers. Both occupants in the SUV suffered injuries to their entire bodies and experienced shock. They were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage primarily to the right side doors of the SUV and the front center of the sedan.
Elderly Driver Dies After Buick Veers in Queens▸A Buick sedan veered on Union Turnpike. The driver, a 92-year-old man, slumped behind the wheel. The car struck hard. The airbag burst. He died alone in the seat. No other injuries reported. The street fell silent.
A 92-year-old man was killed when his Buick sedan veered west on Union Turnpike near 251st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver slumped behind the wheel and the car struck hard, deploying the airbag. The man died in the driver’s seat. No other occupants or bystanders were reported injured. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor in the crash. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the sudden danger that can unfold on city streets.
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 1078Braunstein 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
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.
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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 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
2Sedans Smash Head-On on Cross Island Parkway▸Two sedans collided head-on. Both drivers suffered full-body trauma and shock. Cars demolished. Crash triggered by reaction to another vehicle. Pain and nausea followed. Metal twisted. Lives jarred.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Cross Island Parkway collided head-on. Both drivers—a 25-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman—sustained full-body injuries and shock. Each was restrained by lap belt and harness. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor. The male driver's car struck with its right front bumper; the female driver's car with its left front bumper. Both vehicles were demolished. Both drivers complained of pain and nausea after the crash.
Motorcycle Driver Ejected on Grand Central Pkwy▸A 34-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected while traveling west on Grand Central Parkway. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred as he tried to avoid an object in the roadway.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected after attempting to avoid an object in the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. The driver, wearing a helmet, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the pre-crash action as "Avoiding Object in Roadway" but does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. The motorcycle was traveling westbound at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
Two Sedans Collide on Cross Island Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles struck on quarter panels. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash involved merging and straight travel maneuvers.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Cross Island Parkway collided. One driver, a 55-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The collision occurred when one vehicle was going straight ahead and the other was merging. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Three-SUV Chain Collision on Cross Island Parkway▸Three SUVs collided in a chain reaction on Cross Island Parkway. A 27-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. All vehicles were traveling east. Impact concentrated on center front and back ends. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, three sport utility vehicles collided on Cross Island Parkway while traveling east. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when the second SUV struck its rear, followed by the third SUV hitting the second from behind. A 27-year-old female driver in the middle SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors. The collisions caused damage to the center front and back ends of the vehicles involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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
2SUV Right-Side Impact Injures Two Occupants▸A 2020 SUV traveling north struck a westbound sedan on Union Turnpike. The SUV’s right side doors took the impact. Both female drivers and front-seat passengers suffered whole-body injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling north on Union Turnpike collided with a 2020 sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the sedan’s center front end. Both vehicles had two occupants, including female drivers and front-seat passengers. Both occupants in the SUV suffered injuries to their entire bodies and experienced shock. They were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage primarily to the right side doors of the SUV and the front center of the sedan.
Elderly Driver Dies After Buick Veers in Queens▸A Buick sedan veered on Union Turnpike. The driver, a 92-year-old man, slumped behind the wheel. The car struck hard. The airbag burst. He died alone in the seat. No other injuries reported. The street fell silent.
A 92-year-old man was killed when his Buick sedan veered west on Union Turnpike near 251st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver slumped behind the wheel and the car struck hard, deploying the airbag. The man died in the driver’s seat. No other occupants or bystanders were reported injured. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor in the crash. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the sudden danger that can unfold on city streets.
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
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.
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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
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 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
2Sedans Smash Head-On on Cross Island Parkway▸Two sedans collided head-on. Both drivers suffered full-body trauma and shock. Cars demolished. Crash triggered by reaction to another vehicle. Pain and nausea followed. Metal twisted. Lives jarred.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Cross Island Parkway collided head-on. Both drivers—a 25-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman—sustained full-body injuries and shock. Each was restrained by lap belt and harness. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor. The male driver's car struck with its right front bumper; the female driver's car with its left front bumper. Both vehicles were demolished. Both drivers complained of pain and nausea after the crash.
Motorcycle Driver Ejected on Grand Central Pkwy▸A 34-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected while traveling west on Grand Central Parkway. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred as he tried to avoid an object in the roadway.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected after attempting to avoid an object in the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. The driver, wearing a helmet, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the pre-crash action as "Avoiding Object in Roadway" but does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. The motorcycle was traveling westbound at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
Two Sedans Collide on Cross Island Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles struck on quarter panels. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash involved merging and straight travel maneuvers.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Cross Island Parkway collided. One driver, a 55-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The collision occurred when one vehicle was going straight ahead and the other was merging. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Three-SUV Chain Collision on Cross Island Parkway▸Three SUVs collided in a chain reaction on Cross Island Parkway. A 27-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. All vehicles were traveling east. Impact concentrated on center front and back ends. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, three sport utility vehicles collided on Cross Island Parkway while traveling east. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when the second SUV struck its rear, followed by the third SUV hitting the second from behind. A 27-year-old female driver in the middle SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors. The collisions caused damage to the center front and back ends of the vehicles involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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
2SUV Right-Side Impact Injures Two Occupants▸A 2020 SUV traveling north struck a westbound sedan on Union Turnpike. The SUV’s right side doors took the impact. Both female drivers and front-seat passengers suffered whole-body injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling north on Union Turnpike collided with a 2020 sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the sedan’s center front end. Both vehicles had two occupants, including female drivers and front-seat passengers. Both occupants in the SUV suffered injuries to their entire bodies and experienced shock. They were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage primarily to the right side doors of the SUV and the front center of the sedan.
Elderly Driver Dies After Buick Veers in Queens▸A Buick sedan veered on Union Turnpike. The driver, a 92-year-old man, slumped behind the wheel. The car struck hard. The airbag burst. He died alone in the seat. No other injuries reported. The street fell silent.
A 92-year-old man was killed when his Buick sedan veered west on Union Turnpike near 251st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver slumped behind the wheel and the car struck hard, deploying the airbag. The man died in the driver’s seat. No other occupants or bystanders were reported injured. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor in the crash. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the sudden danger that can unfold on city streets.
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
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 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
2Sedans Smash Head-On on Cross Island Parkway▸Two sedans collided head-on. Both drivers suffered full-body trauma and shock. Cars demolished. Crash triggered by reaction to another vehicle. Pain and nausea followed. Metal twisted. Lives jarred.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Cross Island Parkway collided head-on. Both drivers—a 25-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman—sustained full-body injuries and shock. Each was restrained by lap belt and harness. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor. The male driver's car struck with its right front bumper; the female driver's car with its left front bumper. Both vehicles were demolished. Both drivers complained of pain and nausea after the crash.
Motorcycle Driver Ejected on Grand Central Pkwy▸A 34-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected while traveling west on Grand Central Parkway. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred as he tried to avoid an object in the roadway.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected after attempting to avoid an object in the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. The driver, wearing a helmet, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the pre-crash action as "Avoiding Object in Roadway" but does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. The motorcycle was traveling westbound at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
Two Sedans Collide on Cross Island Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles struck on quarter panels. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash involved merging and straight travel maneuvers.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Cross Island Parkway collided. One driver, a 55-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The collision occurred when one vehicle was going straight ahead and the other was merging. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Three-SUV Chain Collision on Cross Island Parkway▸Three SUVs collided in a chain reaction on Cross Island Parkway. A 27-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. All vehicles were traveling east. Impact concentrated on center front and back ends. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, three sport utility vehicles collided on Cross Island Parkway while traveling east. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when the second SUV struck its rear, followed by the third SUV hitting the second from behind. A 27-year-old female driver in the middle SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors. The collisions caused damage to the center front and back ends of the vehicles involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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
2SUV Right-Side Impact Injures Two Occupants▸A 2020 SUV traveling north struck a westbound sedan on Union Turnpike. The SUV’s right side doors took the impact. Both female drivers and front-seat passengers suffered whole-body injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling north on Union Turnpike collided with a 2020 sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the sedan’s center front end. Both vehicles had two occupants, including female drivers and front-seat passengers. Both occupants in the SUV suffered injuries to their entire bodies and experienced shock. They were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage primarily to the right side doors of the SUV and the front center of the sedan.
Elderly Driver Dies After Buick Veers in Queens▸A Buick sedan veered on Union Turnpike. The driver, a 92-year-old man, slumped behind the wheel. The car struck hard. The airbag burst. He died alone in the seat. No other injuries reported. The street fell silent.
A 92-year-old man was killed when his Buick sedan veered west on Union Turnpike near 251st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver slumped behind the wheel and the car struck hard, deploying the airbag. The man died in the driver’s seat. No other occupants or bystanders were reported injured. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor in the crash. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the sudden danger that can unfold on city streets.
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 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
2Sedans Smash Head-On on Cross Island Parkway▸Two sedans collided head-on. Both drivers suffered full-body trauma and shock. Cars demolished. Crash triggered by reaction to another vehicle. Pain and nausea followed. Metal twisted. Lives jarred.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Cross Island Parkway collided head-on. Both drivers—a 25-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman—sustained full-body injuries and shock. Each was restrained by lap belt and harness. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor. The male driver's car struck with its right front bumper; the female driver's car with its left front bumper. Both vehicles were demolished. Both drivers complained of pain and nausea after the crash.
Motorcycle Driver Ejected on Grand Central Pkwy▸A 34-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected while traveling west on Grand Central Parkway. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred as he tried to avoid an object in the roadway.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected after attempting to avoid an object in the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. The driver, wearing a helmet, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the pre-crash action as "Avoiding Object in Roadway" but does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. The motorcycle was traveling westbound at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
Two Sedans Collide on Cross Island Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles struck on quarter panels. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash involved merging and straight travel maneuvers.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Cross Island Parkway collided. One driver, a 55-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The collision occurred when one vehicle was going straight ahead and the other was merging. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Three-SUV Chain Collision on Cross Island Parkway▸Three SUVs collided in a chain reaction on Cross Island Parkway. A 27-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. All vehicles were traveling east. Impact concentrated on center front and back ends. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, three sport utility vehicles collided on Cross Island Parkway while traveling east. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when the second SUV struck its rear, followed by the third SUV hitting the second from behind. A 27-year-old female driver in the middle SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors. The collisions caused damage to the center front and back ends of the vehicles involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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
2SUV Right-Side Impact Injures Two Occupants▸A 2020 SUV traveling north struck a westbound sedan on Union Turnpike. The SUV’s right side doors took the impact. Both female drivers and front-seat passengers suffered whole-body injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling north on Union Turnpike collided with a 2020 sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the sedan’s center front end. Both vehicles had two occupants, including female drivers and front-seat passengers. Both occupants in the SUV suffered injuries to their entire bodies and experienced shock. They were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage primarily to the right side doors of the SUV and the front center of the sedan.
Elderly Driver Dies After Buick Veers in Queens▸A Buick sedan veered on Union Turnpike. The driver, a 92-year-old man, slumped behind the wheel. The car struck hard. The airbag burst. He died alone in the seat. No other injuries reported. The street fell silent.
A 92-year-old man was killed when his Buick sedan veered west on Union Turnpike near 251st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver slumped behind the wheel and the car struck hard, deploying the airbag. The man died in the driver’s seat. No other occupants or bystanders were reported injured. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor in the crash. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the sudden danger that can unfold on city streets.
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 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
2Sedans Smash Head-On on Cross Island Parkway▸Two sedans collided head-on. Both drivers suffered full-body trauma and shock. Cars demolished. Crash triggered by reaction to another vehicle. Pain and nausea followed. Metal twisted. Lives jarred.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Cross Island Parkway collided head-on. Both drivers—a 25-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman—sustained full-body injuries and shock. Each was restrained by lap belt and harness. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor. The male driver's car struck with its right front bumper; the female driver's car with its left front bumper. Both vehicles were demolished. Both drivers complained of pain and nausea after the crash.
Motorcycle Driver Ejected on Grand Central Pkwy▸A 34-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected while traveling west on Grand Central Parkway. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred as he tried to avoid an object in the roadway.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected after attempting to avoid an object in the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. The driver, wearing a helmet, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the pre-crash action as "Avoiding Object in Roadway" but does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. The motorcycle was traveling westbound at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
Two Sedans Collide on Cross Island Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles struck on quarter panels. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash involved merging and straight travel maneuvers.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Cross Island Parkway collided. One driver, a 55-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The collision occurred when one vehicle was going straight ahead and the other was merging. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Three-SUV Chain Collision on Cross Island Parkway▸Three SUVs collided in a chain reaction on Cross Island Parkway. A 27-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. All vehicles were traveling east. Impact concentrated on center front and back ends. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, three sport utility vehicles collided on Cross Island Parkway while traveling east. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when the second SUV struck its rear, followed by the third SUV hitting the second from behind. A 27-year-old female driver in the middle SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors. The collisions caused damage to the center front and back ends of the vehicles involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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
2SUV Right-Side Impact Injures Two Occupants▸A 2020 SUV traveling north struck a westbound sedan on Union Turnpike. The SUV’s right side doors took the impact. Both female drivers and front-seat passengers suffered whole-body injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling north on Union Turnpike collided with a 2020 sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the sedan’s center front end. Both vehicles had two occupants, including female drivers and front-seat passengers. Both occupants in the SUV suffered injuries to their entire bodies and experienced shock. They were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage primarily to the right side doors of the SUV and the front center of the sedan.
Elderly Driver Dies After Buick Veers in Queens▸A Buick sedan veered on Union Turnpike. The driver, a 92-year-old man, slumped behind the wheel. The car struck hard. The airbag burst. He died alone in the seat. No other injuries reported. The street fell silent.
A 92-year-old man was killed when his Buick sedan veered west on Union Turnpike near 251st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver slumped behind the wheel and the car struck hard, deploying the airbag. The man died in the driver’s seat. No other occupants or bystanders were reported injured. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor in the crash. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the sudden danger that can unfold on city streets.
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 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
2Sedans Smash Head-On on Cross Island Parkway▸Two sedans collided head-on. Both drivers suffered full-body trauma and shock. Cars demolished. Crash triggered by reaction to another vehicle. Pain and nausea followed. Metal twisted. Lives jarred.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Cross Island Parkway collided head-on. Both drivers—a 25-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman—sustained full-body injuries and shock. Each was restrained by lap belt and harness. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor. The male driver's car struck with its right front bumper; the female driver's car with its left front bumper. Both vehicles were demolished. Both drivers complained of pain and nausea after the crash.
Motorcycle Driver Ejected on Grand Central Pkwy▸A 34-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected while traveling west on Grand Central Parkway. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred as he tried to avoid an object in the roadway.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected after attempting to avoid an object in the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. The driver, wearing a helmet, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the pre-crash action as "Avoiding Object in Roadway" but does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. The motorcycle was traveling westbound at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
Two Sedans Collide on Cross Island Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles struck on quarter panels. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash involved merging and straight travel maneuvers.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Cross Island Parkway collided. One driver, a 55-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The collision occurred when one vehicle was going straight ahead and the other was merging. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Three-SUV Chain Collision on Cross Island Parkway▸Three SUVs collided in a chain reaction on Cross Island Parkway. A 27-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. All vehicles were traveling east. Impact concentrated on center front and back ends. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, three sport utility vehicles collided on Cross Island Parkway while traveling east. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when the second SUV struck its rear, followed by the third SUV hitting the second from behind. A 27-year-old female driver in the middle SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors. The collisions caused damage to the center front and back ends of the vehicles involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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
2SUV Right-Side Impact Injures Two Occupants▸A 2020 SUV traveling north struck a westbound sedan on Union Turnpike. The SUV’s right side doors took the impact. Both female drivers and front-seat passengers suffered whole-body injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling north on Union Turnpike collided with a 2020 sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the sedan’s center front end. Both vehicles had two occupants, including female drivers and front-seat passengers. Both occupants in the SUV suffered injuries to their entire bodies and experienced shock. They were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage primarily to the right side doors of the SUV and the front center of the sedan.
Elderly Driver Dies After Buick Veers in Queens▸A Buick sedan veered on Union Turnpike. The driver, a 92-year-old man, slumped behind the wheel. The car struck hard. The airbag burst. He died alone in the seat. No other injuries reported. The street fell silent.
A 92-year-old man was killed when his Buick sedan veered west on Union Turnpike near 251st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver slumped behind the wheel and the car struck hard, deploying the airbag. The man died in the driver’s seat. No other occupants or bystanders were reported injured. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor in the crash. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the sudden danger that can unfold on city streets.
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
2Sedans Smash Head-On on Cross Island Parkway▸Two sedans collided head-on. Both drivers suffered full-body trauma and shock. Cars demolished. Crash triggered by reaction to another vehicle. Pain and nausea followed. Metal twisted. Lives jarred.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Cross Island Parkway collided head-on. Both drivers—a 25-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman—sustained full-body injuries and shock. Each was restrained by lap belt and harness. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor. The male driver's car struck with its right front bumper; the female driver's car with its left front bumper. Both vehicles were demolished. Both drivers complained of pain and nausea after the crash.
Motorcycle Driver Ejected on Grand Central Pkwy▸A 34-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected while traveling west on Grand Central Parkway. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred as he tried to avoid an object in the roadway.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected after attempting to avoid an object in the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. The driver, wearing a helmet, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the pre-crash action as "Avoiding Object in Roadway" but does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. The motorcycle was traveling westbound at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
Two Sedans Collide on Cross Island Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles struck on quarter panels. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash involved merging and straight travel maneuvers.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Cross Island Parkway collided. One driver, a 55-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The collision occurred when one vehicle was going straight ahead and the other was merging. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Three-SUV Chain Collision on Cross Island Parkway▸Three SUVs collided in a chain reaction on Cross Island Parkway. A 27-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. All vehicles were traveling east. Impact concentrated on center front and back ends. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, three sport utility vehicles collided on Cross Island Parkway while traveling east. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when the second SUV struck its rear, followed by the third SUV hitting the second from behind. A 27-year-old female driver in the middle SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors. The collisions caused damage to the center front and back ends of the vehicles involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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
2SUV Right-Side Impact Injures Two Occupants▸A 2020 SUV traveling north struck a westbound sedan on Union Turnpike. The SUV’s right side doors took the impact. Both female drivers and front-seat passengers suffered whole-body injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling north on Union Turnpike collided with a 2020 sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the sedan’s center front end. Both vehicles had two occupants, including female drivers and front-seat passengers. Both occupants in the SUV suffered injuries to their entire bodies and experienced shock. They were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage primarily to the right side doors of the SUV and the front center of the sedan.
Elderly Driver Dies After Buick Veers in Queens▸A Buick sedan veered on Union Turnpike. The driver, a 92-year-old man, slumped behind the wheel. The car struck hard. The airbag burst. He died alone in the seat. No other injuries reported. The street fell silent.
A 92-year-old man was killed when his Buick sedan veered west on Union Turnpike near 251st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver slumped behind the wheel and the car struck hard, deploying the airbag. The man died in the driver’s seat. No other occupants or bystanders were reported injured. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor in the crash. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the sudden danger that can unfold on city streets.
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
2Sedans Smash Head-On on Cross Island Parkway▸Two sedans collided head-on. Both drivers suffered full-body trauma and shock. Cars demolished. Crash triggered by reaction to another vehicle. Pain and nausea followed. Metal twisted. Lives jarred.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Cross Island Parkway collided head-on. Both drivers—a 25-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman—sustained full-body injuries and shock. Each was restrained by lap belt and harness. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor. The male driver's car struck with its right front bumper; the female driver's car with its left front bumper. Both vehicles were demolished. Both drivers complained of pain and nausea after the crash.
Motorcycle Driver Ejected on Grand Central Pkwy▸A 34-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected while traveling west on Grand Central Parkway. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred as he tried to avoid an object in the roadway.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected after attempting to avoid an object in the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. The driver, wearing a helmet, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the pre-crash action as "Avoiding Object in Roadway" but does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. The motorcycle was traveling westbound at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
Two Sedans Collide on Cross Island Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles struck on quarter panels. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash involved merging and straight travel maneuvers.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Cross Island Parkway collided. One driver, a 55-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The collision occurred when one vehicle was going straight ahead and the other was merging. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Three-SUV Chain Collision on Cross Island Parkway▸Three SUVs collided in a chain reaction on Cross Island Parkway. A 27-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. All vehicles were traveling east. Impact concentrated on center front and back ends. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, three sport utility vehicles collided on Cross Island Parkway while traveling east. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when the second SUV struck its rear, followed by the third SUV hitting the second from behind. A 27-year-old female driver in the middle SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors. The collisions caused damage to the center front and back ends of the vehicles involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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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Published 2022-03-02
2SUV Right-Side Impact Injures Two Occupants▸A 2020 SUV traveling north struck a westbound sedan on Union Turnpike. The SUV’s right side doors took the impact. Both female drivers and front-seat passengers suffered whole-body injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling north on Union Turnpike collided with a 2020 sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the sedan’s center front end. Both vehicles had two occupants, including female drivers and front-seat passengers. Both occupants in the SUV suffered injuries to their entire bodies and experienced shock. They were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage primarily to the right side doors of the SUV and the front center of the sedan.
Elderly Driver Dies After Buick Veers in Queens▸A Buick sedan veered on Union Turnpike. The driver, a 92-year-old man, slumped behind the wheel. The car struck hard. The airbag burst. He died alone in the seat. No other injuries reported. The street fell silent.
A 92-year-old man was killed when his Buick sedan veered west on Union Turnpike near 251st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver slumped behind the wheel and the car struck hard, deploying the airbag. The man died in the driver’s seat. No other occupants or bystanders were reported injured. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor in the crash. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the sudden danger that can unfold on city streets.
Two sedans collided head-on. Both drivers suffered full-body trauma and shock. Cars demolished. Crash triggered by reaction to another vehicle. Pain and nausea followed. Metal twisted. Lives jarred.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Cross Island Parkway collided head-on. Both drivers—a 25-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman—sustained full-body injuries and shock. Each was restrained by lap belt and harness. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor. The male driver's car struck with its right front bumper; the female driver's car with its left front bumper. Both vehicles were demolished. Both drivers complained of pain and nausea after the crash.
Motorcycle Driver Ejected on Grand Central Pkwy▸A 34-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected while traveling west on Grand Central Parkway. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred as he tried to avoid an object in the roadway.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected after attempting to avoid an object in the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. The driver, wearing a helmet, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the pre-crash action as "Avoiding Object in Roadway" but does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. The motorcycle was traveling westbound at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
Two Sedans Collide on Cross Island Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles struck on quarter panels. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash involved merging and straight travel maneuvers.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Cross Island Parkway collided. One driver, a 55-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The collision occurred when one vehicle was going straight ahead and the other was merging. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Three-SUV Chain Collision on Cross Island Parkway▸Three SUVs collided in a chain reaction on Cross Island Parkway. A 27-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. All vehicles were traveling east. Impact concentrated on center front and back ends. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, three sport utility vehicles collided on Cross Island Parkway while traveling east. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when the second SUV struck its rear, followed by the third SUV hitting the second from behind. A 27-year-old female driver in the middle SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors. The collisions caused damage to the center front and back ends of the vehicles involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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
2SUV Right-Side Impact Injures Two Occupants▸A 2020 SUV traveling north struck a westbound sedan on Union Turnpike. The SUV’s right side doors took the impact. Both female drivers and front-seat passengers suffered whole-body injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling north on Union Turnpike collided with a 2020 sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the sedan’s center front end. Both vehicles had two occupants, including female drivers and front-seat passengers. Both occupants in the SUV suffered injuries to their entire bodies and experienced shock. They were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage primarily to the right side doors of the SUV and the front center of the sedan.
Elderly Driver Dies After Buick Veers in Queens▸A Buick sedan veered on Union Turnpike. The driver, a 92-year-old man, slumped behind the wheel. The car struck hard. The airbag burst. He died alone in the seat. No other injuries reported. The street fell silent.
A 92-year-old man was killed when his Buick sedan veered west on Union Turnpike near 251st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver slumped behind the wheel and the car struck hard, deploying the airbag. The man died in the driver’s seat. No other occupants or bystanders were reported injured. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor in the crash. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the sudden danger that can unfold on city streets.
A 34-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected while traveling west on Grand Central Parkway. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred as he tried to avoid an object in the roadway.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected after attempting to avoid an object in the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. The driver, wearing a helmet, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the pre-crash action as "Avoiding Object in Roadway" but does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. The motorcycle was traveling westbound at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
Two Sedans Collide on Cross Island Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles struck on quarter panels. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash involved merging and straight travel maneuvers.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Cross Island Parkway collided. One driver, a 55-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The collision occurred when one vehicle was going straight ahead and the other was merging. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Three-SUV Chain Collision on Cross Island Parkway▸Three SUVs collided in a chain reaction on Cross Island Parkway. A 27-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. All vehicles were traveling east. Impact concentrated on center front and back ends. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, three sport utility vehicles collided on Cross Island Parkway while traveling east. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when the second SUV struck its rear, followed by the third SUV hitting the second from behind. A 27-year-old female driver in the middle SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors. The collisions caused damage to the center front and back ends of the vehicles involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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
2SUV Right-Side Impact Injures Two Occupants▸A 2020 SUV traveling north struck a westbound sedan on Union Turnpike. The SUV’s right side doors took the impact. Both female drivers and front-seat passengers suffered whole-body injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling north on Union Turnpike collided with a 2020 sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the sedan’s center front end. Both vehicles had two occupants, including female drivers and front-seat passengers. Both occupants in the SUV suffered injuries to their entire bodies and experienced shock. They were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage primarily to the right side doors of the SUV and the front center of the sedan.
Elderly Driver Dies After Buick Veers in Queens▸A Buick sedan veered on Union Turnpike. The driver, a 92-year-old man, slumped behind the wheel. The car struck hard. The airbag burst. He died alone in the seat. No other injuries reported. The street fell silent.
A 92-year-old man was killed when his Buick sedan veered west on Union Turnpike near 251st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver slumped behind the wheel and the car struck hard, deploying the airbag. The man died in the driver’s seat. No other occupants or bystanders were reported injured. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor in the crash. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the sudden danger that can unfold on city streets.
Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles struck on quarter panels. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash involved merging and straight travel maneuvers.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Cross Island Parkway collided. One driver, a 55-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The collision occurred when one vehicle was going straight ahead and the other was merging. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Three-SUV Chain Collision on Cross Island Parkway▸Three SUVs collided in a chain reaction on Cross Island Parkway. A 27-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. All vehicles were traveling east. Impact concentrated on center front and back ends. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, three sport utility vehicles collided on Cross Island Parkway while traveling east. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when the second SUV struck its rear, followed by the third SUV hitting the second from behind. A 27-year-old female driver in the middle SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors. The collisions caused damage to the center front and back ends of the vehicles involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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
2SUV Right-Side Impact Injures Two Occupants▸A 2020 SUV traveling north struck a westbound sedan on Union Turnpike. The SUV’s right side doors took the impact. Both female drivers and front-seat passengers suffered whole-body injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling north on Union Turnpike collided with a 2020 sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the sedan’s center front end. Both vehicles had two occupants, including female drivers and front-seat passengers. Both occupants in the SUV suffered injuries to their entire bodies and experienced shock. They were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage primarily to the right side doors of the SUV and the front center of the sedan.
Elderly Driver Dies After Buick Veers in Queens▸A Buick sedan veered on Union Turnpike. The driver, a 92-year-old man, slumped behind the wheel. The car struck hard. The airbag burst. He died alone in the seat. No other injuries reported. The street fell silent.
A 92-year-old man was killed when his Buick sedan veered west on Union Turnpike near 251st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver slumped behind the wheel and the car struck hard, deploying the airbag. The man died in the driver’s seat. No other occupants or bystanders were reported injured. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor in the crash. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the sudden danger that can unfold on city streets.
Three SUVs collided in a chain reaction on Cross Island Parkway. A 27-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. All vehicles were traveling east. Impact concentrated on center front and back ends. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, three sport utility vehicles collided on Cross Island Parkway while traveling east. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when the second SUV struck its rear, followed by the third SUV hitting the second from behind. A 27-year-old female driver in the middle SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors. The collisions caused damage to the center front and back ends of the vehicles involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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
2SUV Right-Side Impact Injures Two Occupants▸A 2020 SUV traveling north struck a westbound sedan on Union Turnpike. The SUV’s right side doors took the impact. Both female drivers and front-seat passengers suffered whole-body injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling north on Union Turnpike collided with a 2020 sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the sedan’s center front end. Both vehicles had two occupants, including female drivers and front-seat passengers. Both occupants in the SUV suffered injuries to their entire bodies and experienced shock. They were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage primarily to the right side doors of the SUV and the front center of the sedan.
Elderly Driver Dies After Buick Veers in Queens▸A Buick sedan veered on Union Turnpike. The driver, a 92-year-old man, slumped behind the wheel. The car struck hard. The airbag burst. He died alone in the seat. No other injuries reported. The street fell silent.
A 92-year-old man was killed when his Buick sedan veered west on Union Turnpike near 251st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver slumped behind the wheel and the car struck hard, deploying the airbag. The man died in the driver’s seat. No other occupants or bystanders were reported injured. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor in the crash. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the sudden danger that can unfold on city streets.
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
2SUV Right-Side Impact Injures Two Occupants▸A 2020 SUV traveling north struck a westbound sedan on Union Turnpike. The SUV’s right side doors took the impact. Both female drivers and front-seat passengers suffered whole-body injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling north on Union Turnpike collided with a 2020 sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the sedan’s center front end. Both vehicles had two occupants, including female drivers and front-seat passengers. Both occupants in the SUV suffered injuries to their entire bodies and experienced shock. They were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage primarily to the right side doors of the SUV and the front center of the sedan.
Elderly Driver Dies After Buick Veers in Queens▸A Buick sedan veered on Union Turnpike. The driver, a 92-year-old man, slumped behind the wheel. The car struck hard. The airbag burst. He died alone in the seat. No other injuries reported. The street fell silent.
A 92-year-old man was killed when his Buick sedan veered west on Union Turnpike near 251st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver slumped behind the wheel and the car struck hard, deploying the airbag. The man died in the driver’s seat. No other occupants or bystanders were reported injured. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor in the crash. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the sudden danger that can unfold on city streets.
A 2020 SUV traveling north struck a westbound sedan on Union Turnpike. The SUV’s right side doors took the impact. Both female drivers and front-seat passengers suffered whole-body injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling north on Union Turnpike collided with a 2020 sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the sedan’s center front end. Both vehicles had two occupants, including female drivers and front-seat passengers. Both occupants in the SUV suffered injuries to their entire bodies and experienced shock. They were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage primarily to the right side doors of the SUV and the front center of the sedan.
Elderly Driver Dies After Buick Veers in Queens▸A Buick sedan veered on Union Turnpike. The driver, a 92-year-old man, slumped behind the wheel. The car struck hard. The airbag burst. He died alone in the seat. No other injuries reported. The street fell silent.
A 92-year-old man was killed when his Buick sedan veered west on Union Turnpike near 251st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver slumped behind the wheel and the car struck hard, deploying the airbag. The man died in the driver’s seat. No other occupants or bystanders were reported injured. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor in the crash. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the sudden danger that can unfold on city streets.
A Buick sedan veered on Union Turnpike. The driver, a 92-year-old man, slumped behind the wheel. The car struck hard. The airbag burst. He died alone in the seat. No other injuries reported. The street fell silent.
A 92-year-old man was killed when his Buick sedan veered west on Union Turnpike near 251st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver slumped behind the wheel and the car struck hard, deploying the airbag. The man died in the driver’s seat. No other occupants or bystanders were reported injured. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor in the crash. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the sudden danger that can unfold on city streets.