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Jul 30 - A 22-year-old woman driving a sedan was struck on the right side by an SUV going south. The sedan driver was injured, suffering neck pain and shock. Both vehicles showed damage on their right sides. The sedan was making a left turn.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female driver in a 2015 sedan was injured when her vehicle was hit on the right side by a 2021 SUV traveling south on Commonwealth Boulevard. The sedan was making a left turn at the time of the collision. The impact damaged the sedan’s right side doors and the SUV’s right front bumper. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649835 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 9 - 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 2025-09-18

Jun 8 - 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

Jun 6 - 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

Jun 6 - 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

Jun 4 - Sedan merged into motorcycle’s path on Grand Central Parkway. Rider, age 20, ejected and scraped head to toe. Motorcycle demolished. Police cite driver inattention and other vehicular error.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured when a sedan merged into his path on Grand Central Parkway. The motorcycle, traveling straight east, was struck on its left front bumper by the eastbound sedan as it merged. The rider suffered abrasions over his entire body but remained conscious. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The motorcycle was demolished in the impact. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. The sedan’s right side doors were damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634452 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 1 - 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 2023-06-01

May 31 - 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 2023-05-31

May 16 - Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-05-16

May 8 - Two sedans slammed front-first on Cross Island Parkway. A woman behind the wheel took a blow to the head and went into shock. Police blamed driver inattention. She was alone. Metal bent. No one ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 17:50. The female driver of a 2016 Toyota suffered a head contusion and shock. She was the only person in her car and was not ejected. Both vehicles struck front bumpers. Police cited driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight before the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627033 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Apr 25 - A 46-year-old male driver suffered a head injury on Grand Central Parkway. His sedan struck an object with the left front bumper. The driver was incoherent and injured but not ejected. Illness contributed to the crash, according to police.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Grand Central Parkway. The sedan, traveling east, impacted with its left front bumper. The driver sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists illness as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was not ejected and no visible complaints were noted. The crash damage was limited to the left front bumper of the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624046 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Apr 3 - A 65-year-old woman driving an SUV in Queens suffered chest injuries after a collision. The vehicle's right front bumper was damaged. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female driver in Queens was injured in a crash involving her 2018 SUV. The collision damaged the vehicle's right front bumper. The driver suffered a chest contusion but was not ejected and remained conscious. Police identified driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash occurred near Hillside Avenue in the 11426 zip code. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617874 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 29 - A 37-year-old man driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a rear-end collision on Cross Island Parkway. Both vehicles were traveling north. The SUV struck the sedan’s center back end. The driver wore a lap belt and harness and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on Cross Island Parkway while both were traveling north. The SUV struck the sedan in the center back end. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and complained of whiplash. He was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616711 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 21 - Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.

• File S 4647, Open States, Published 2023-03-21

Mar 21 - Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-03-21

Mar 11 - SUV struck sedan from behind. Metal twisted. A man and a girl inside the sedan bruised and battered. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Impact crushed the sedan’s front. No one ejected.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV rear-ended a sedan on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. The sedan carried a 39-year-old male driver and a 13-year-old female front passenger. Both suffered injuries: the driver with head contusions, the passenger with bruises across her body. Police list "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The crash struck the sedan’s center front and the SUV’s center back. No one was ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other contributing factors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611825 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Feb 23 - A Ford SUV struck a Pontiac sedan from behind on Cross Island Parkway. Both vehicles traveled north. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 2002 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2005 Pontiac sedan on Cross Island Parkway. Both vehicles were traveling north when the collision occurred. The sedan's driver, a 51-year-old man, sustained a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear bumper and the sedan's left front quarter panel. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608330 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Feb 16 - Mayor Adams told Albany: the city pays enough for the MTA. State lawmakers pushed back. Hochul wants the city to cover more. The fight over who funds transit leaves riders in limbo. No new money means service cuts or fare hikes loom.

On February 16, 2023, Mayor Eric Adams traveled to Albany to oppose Governor Hochul’s proposal for New York City to contribute an extra $500 million annually to the MTA. Adams argued, “MTA is a statewide obligation. We’re doing our share.” State lawmakers, including Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and State Senator Liz Krueger, countered that the city should help. Hochul’s budget would shift more costs—like Access-A-Ride and student Metrocards—to the city. Progressive lawmakers suggested taxing the wealthy and freezing fares. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins warned, “To increase fares would be detrimental.” The debate continues as the legislature drafts its own budget. No direct safety analysis was provided, but funding gaps threaten transit service, putting vulnerable riders at risk.

• Adams To Albany: Someone Fund The MTA; Albany To Adams: Someone Fund The MTA, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-02-16

Feb 14 - A sedan slammed its front end on 85 Avenue. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, suffered full-body injuries. Police blamed improper turning. Shock gripped the scene. Metal twisted. No other errors listed.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old woman driving a 2017 GMC sedan was injured in a crash on 85 Avenue near Commonwealth Boulevard in Queens. The sedan, heading southeast, struck with its center front end. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The driver suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. No ejection occurred. The police report does not list any other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606414 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-02-13