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Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-03-20

Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.

Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.

• File Int 0606-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07

A sedan making a left turn struck an SUV traveling straight on 251 Street in Queens. The impact injured the sedan’s 19-year-old male driver and a 4-year-old male passenger, both suffering head and facial injuries with minor bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:15 on 251 Street in Queens. The sedan, driven by a 19-year-old male, was making a left turn when it collided with an eastbound SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. The sedan driver and a 4-year-old male passenger in the rear seat were injured, both experiencing shock and minor bleeding—head injury for the driver and facial injury for the passenger. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the occupants but does not specify any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers against oncoming traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705014 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 29-year-old man crossing Hillside Avenue was struck by a sedan backing east. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. According to the police report, the driver’s unsafe backing caused the collision. The victim was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A 29-year-old male pedestrian was crossing when a 2024 Honda sedan backing east struck him. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error in vehicle maneuvering. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factor to the pedestrian’s actions. This incident underscores the dangers posed by drivers reversing without adequate caution in busy urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704154 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-02-13

A 58-year-old man suffered a head injury and concussion after a vehicle struck him at an intersection on Commonwealth Boulevard. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, colliding front-center with the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:22 on Commonwealth Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian, a 58-year-old male, was crossing at an intersection with the signal when he was struck by a vehicle traveling southbound. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. No other vehicle or driver details were specified. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702406 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-01-30

A passenger was injured in a crash involving two sedans. The driver failed to yield and disregarded traffic control. The impact was severe, causing an upper arm injury to a 35-year-old woman.

On December 30, 2023, a collision occurred in Queens involving two sedans. One passenger, a 35-year-old woman, sustained an upper arm injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control and was driving at an unsafe speed. The crash happened when one vehicle was making a left turn while the other was going straight ahead. Both drivers were licensed and traveling in opposite directions. The passenger was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693212 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV slammed its front bumper. Passenger took a blow to the head. Blood pooled on the seat. The street stayed quiet. Metal bent. The man stayed conscious, strapped in, hurt.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling north on Jamaica Avenue in Queens crashed after the driver reacted to an uninvolved vehicle. The SUV's left front bumper struck, injuring the front passenger—a 39-year-old man—with a head contusion. The passenger was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor. The passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the SUV's left front bumper damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681496 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans crashed on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles struck front and side. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred between the center front end of one vehicle and the left side doors of the other. A 40-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The collision caused damage to the front and side of the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677853 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Three vehicles collided head-to-tail on Cross Island Parkway. Two men, a driver and front passenger, suffered back injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. Police cited following too closely and other vehicular factors as causes.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Cross Island Parkway involving three northbound vehicles: two SUVs and a sedan. The front passenger and driver of the sedan, both men aged 60 and 61, were injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and SUVs, indicating rear-end impacts. The report lists driver errors including "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" factors contributing to the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash resulted in moderate injuries to the sedan occupants but no ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671797 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two SUVs crashed head-on on Winchester Boulevard. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight. Impact was on the left front of both vehicles. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Winchester Boulevard. The crash involved two male drivers, both licensed in New York, traveling straight in opposite directions. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one SUV and the left front quarter panel of the other. A 50-year-old female front passenger 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 specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656528 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A BMW SUV struck a Mitsubishi sedan from behind on Grand Central Parkway. The sedan’s driver, a 50-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 2022 BMW SUV rear-ended a 2007 Mitsubishi sedan on Grand Central Parkway. The sedan’s driver, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound when the SUV struck the sedan’s center back end with its left front bumper. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. There were no ejections or other injuries reported. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly aside from the failure to maintain a safe distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651439 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 27-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured in Queens when an SUV making a left turn struck her vehicle’s left front bumper. She suffered back pain and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage at the intersection of 88 Avenue.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female sedan driver was injured in a collision with a male-driven SUV in Queens. The SUV was making a left turn while the sedan was traveling straight eastbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors for the SUV driver. Both vehicles had front-end damage. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636308 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-08

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06