About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 9
▸ Crush Injuries 3
▸ Severe Bleeding 2
▸ Severe Lacerations 4
▸ Concussion 3
▸ Whiplash 57
▸ Contusion/Bruise 38
▸ Abrasion 30
▸ Pain/Nausea 12
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Queens Village: The Deaths Keep Coming. The Fixes Don’t.
Queens Village: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 24, 2025
Another driver. Same ending.
- A 29-year-old man crossed with the signal at 212th Street and Hillside Avenue before dawn. A box truck turned left and crushed him. Police coded driver distraction and an oversized vehicle. He died there. NYPD data lists it as CrashID 4789587.
- On the Cross Island Parkway near 112th Avenue, unsafe speed and a blown control ended a woman driver’s life. CrashID 4648067 marks it plain: “Unsafe Speed,” “Traffic Control Disregarded.”
- Southbound lanes. A 2018 Honda and a 2025 BMW hit. A 76-year-old woman in the right rear seat died. CrashID 4825309 carries her record.
“Police said the operator fled the scene after hitting the man.” The 52-year-old pedestrian near JFK never made it home. The driver ran. No arrests. That’s how the precinct logs it in the press. ABC7. Gothamist. Daily News.
Speed kills here. The dataset for this neighborhood shows “other” and speed-linked factors leading the harm, with pedestrians taking 139 injuries and one death since 2022. The clock tells on us too: injuries peak from late afternoon into the night, with heavy counts around 6 p.m., 8 p.m., and 9 p.m. NYC Open Data.
Three corners. One fix.
- The Cross Island Parkway is a knife edge. It leads the map: 3 deaths, 181 injuries. Top locations.
- 212th Street sees hurt stack up too, with serious injuries on the board. Location rollup.
The numbers point to simple work: slow cars before they turn, guard the crossings, and tame trucks at signals. Hardened turns. Daylighting. Leading pedestrian intervals. Truck turns that crawl, not cut. Night hours need light and enforcement where the injuries spike. The data also flags heavy vehicles in the harm to people on foot; a truck killed the man at Hillside and 212th. CrashID 4789587.
Officials know what works — do they?
Albany gave the city the power to lower speeds. The city has the cameras around schools. Advocates and survivors have called on leaders to use that power and drop speeds to 20 mph. They have also pushed to rein in the worst drivers. Our prior coverage lays out the ask and the evidence. Take Action.
In Albany, the Stop Super Speeders Act moved. Senators backed a bill to force repeat violators to install speed limiters. Sen. Leroy Comrie voted yes in committee. So did Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky. S4045. The case for action is not abstract; it is written in broken bodies and camera records. Families and survivors have carried that message to the Capitol. Streetsblog.
Wrong-way terror shows another crack. A Queens driver took the expressway the wrong direction and hit five cars. A judge gave him eight years. “Joseph Lee terrorized other drivers,” the Queens DA said. Lee told police he felt “liberated.” amNY. Access control and speed control are not theory here. They are the difference between a near miss and a morgue.
The toll this year
- From Jan. 1 to Aug. 24, this neighborhood logged 405 crashes, 270 injuries, and two deaths. That is a 52% jump in crashes over last year to date. Neighborhood stats.
- Pedestrians were struck most often by sedans and SUVs. Trucks did fewer hits but took a life. Mode rollups.
What must move now
- Put LPIs and hardened turns at Hillside & 212th, and along the 212th Street spine. Clear the corners. Protect the walk.
- Target the Cross Island Parkway entrances and service roads for speed control and night enforcement. The injury curve after sunset demands it.
- Route and manage trucks at left-turn hotspots. The data names them.
Citywide, two steps can cut the blood loss fast: lower the default speed limit and force speed limiters on serial violators. The tools exist. The names on our list do too. Take Action.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-24
- Pedestrian Killed In JFK Hit-And-Run, ABC7, Published 2025-08-13
- Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-13
- Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-13
- Wrong-way driver rams cars on expressway, amny, Published 2025-08-15
- File S 4045, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-12
- Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-14
Other Representatives
District 33
97-01 Springfield Blvd., Queens Village, NY 11429
Room 424, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 27
172-12 Linden Boulevard, St. Albans, NY 11434
718-527-4356
250 Broadway, Suite 1850, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6984
District 14
113-43 Farmers Blvd., St. Albans, NY 11412
Room 913, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Queens Village Queens Village sits in Queens, Precinct 105, District 27, AD 33, SD 14, Queens CB13.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Village
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Sedan Rear-Ends Vehicle on Hempstead Avenue▸Aug 4 - A 2018 Toyota sedan struck the right rear bumper of another vehicle traveling west on Hempstead Avenue. Two female passengers in the sedan suffered neck and back abrasions. The crash caused left front bumper damage to the rear-ended vehicle.
According to the police report, a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling west on Hempstead Avenue collided with the right rear bumper of another vehicle also traveling west. The impact point was the sedan's center front end against the other vehicle's right rear bumper. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper. Three occupants were in the sedan, including two female passengers aged 43 and 35, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. They suffered neck and back abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of rear-end collisions even at moderate speeds, with injuries to vehicle occupants despite proper restraint use.
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Two-Vehicle Collision in Queens Injures Driver▸Jul 21 - A sedan and an SUV collided on 209 Place in Queens, injuring a 63-year-old male driver. The impact struck the sedan’s front center and the SUV’s left rear quarter panel. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:59 on 209 Place near 111 Avenue in Queens. A 63-year-old male driver of a 2012 sedan suffered an abrasion and injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan was traveling east and struck the left rear quarter panel of a northbound 2014 SUV. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver, indicating failure to maintain focus. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The SUV had two occupants and sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to multi-vehicle impacts.
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Sedan Strikes E-Bike in Queens Intersection▸Jul 13 - A sedan collided with an eastbound e-bike on 220 Street near 94 Avenue. The 21-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing severe harm to the rider.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 20:15 on 220 Street near 94 Avenue in Queens involving a northbound sedan and an eastbound e-bike. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, struck the e-bike with its left front bumper, damaging the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The 21-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his e-bike and sustained injuries to his abdomen and pelvis, classified as severity level 3. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to comply with traffic controls, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
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SUV and Bus Collide on Jamaica Avenue▸Jul 8 - A southbound SUV and westbound bus collided at Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained left front bumper damage. The crash exposed risks in vehicle interactions at busy intersections.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old female driver of a 2024 SUV traveling south on Jamaica Avenue collided with a westbound 2012 Orion bus. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The SUV driver was conscious but sustained head injuries and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and harness. The bus had no occupants and was driven by a licensed male driver. Both drivers were going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at busy urban streets, with driver errors unspecified but implied by the crash circumstances.
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SUV Rear-Ends Station Wagon, Two Neck Injuries▸Jul 1 - In Queens, an SUV struck the right rear quarter panel of a station wagon traveling east. Both drivers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hempstead Avenue in Queens at 8:20 p.m. The SUV, driven by a licensed female from North Carolina, was traveling east and struck the right rear quarter panel of a station wagon also traveling east. The SUV's driver and a 25-year-old female passenger in the station wagon both sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3, with complaints of whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors led to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Pedestrian Injured Boarding Sedan on Jamaica Avenue▸Jul 1 - A 20-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg bruises while getting on a sedan on Jamaica Avenue. The sedan, traveling east, struck her with its left rear bumper. The driver was licensed; contributing factors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old female pedestrian was injured while getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus on Jamaica Avenue at 18:18. The vehicle involved was a 2011 Lincoln sedan traveling east, with two occupants and a licensed male driver. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper, which caused contusions and bruises to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The injury severity was rated as moderate (level 3), and the pedestrian remained conscious. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. Vehicle damage was limited to the left rear bumper. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when interacting with vehicles, even when not crossing streets.
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3-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck by Sedan in Queens▸Jun 22 - A 3-year-old girl was injured crossing a Queens street when a sedan struck her with its left front bumper. The child suffered facial injuries and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time.
According to the police report, a 3-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a street in Queens near 109-19 214 Street without a signal or crosswalk when she was struck by a 2023 Tesla sedan. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries, was semiconscious, and experienced minor bleeding. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Vehicle damage was reported as none. The incident highlights the vulnerability of young pedestrians outside intersections and the dangers posed by vehicle impacts even without visible vehicle damage.
7S 9752
Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.
Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.
Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Stavisky votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.
Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 8607
Vanel votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Vanel votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
6S 8607
Comrie votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Stavisky votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
3S 9718
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-03
3S 9718
Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-03
30
SUV and Van Collide on Queens Hillside Avenue▸May 30 - A northbound SUV struck on its left side by an eastbound van on Hillside Avenue in Queens left the SUV driver injured with back pain and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight when the collision occurred.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a northbound Jeep SUV and an eastbound Ford van. The SUV was impacted on its left side doors by the van's center front end. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle interaction issues. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Hits City Bus in Queens▸May 30 - A sedan driver in Queens failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound city bus. The impact struck the sedan’s left side doors, injuring the driver with whiplash and whole-body trauma. The bus sustained damage to its right side doors.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old female sedan driver, traveling north on Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens, was starting from a parking position when she failed to yield right-of-way to a northbound city bus going straight ahead. The collision occurred at 3:00 p.m., impacting the left side doors of the sedan and the right side doors of the bus. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries described as whiplash and entire body trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding, causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.
28S 9718
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸May 28 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-28
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸May 21 - A station wagon sport utility vehicle struck the rear of a sedan traveling northbound on Cross Island Parkway. Six occupants in the SUV and the sedan driver suffered full-body injuries. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor.
According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Cross Island Parkway, a station wagon sport utility vehicle traveling northbound collided with the center back end of a sedan also traveling northbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver and six occupants in the SUV, all restrained with lap belts and harnesses, sustained injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victims. The collision caused significant vehicle damage, with the SUV's center front end and the sedan's center back end impacted.
Aug 4 - A 2018 Toyota sedan struck the right rear bumper of another vehicle traveling west on Hempstead Avenue. Two female passengers in the sedan suffered neck and back abrasions. The crash caused left front bumper damage to the rear-ended vehicle.
According to the police report, a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling west on Hempstead Avenue collided with the right rear bumper of another vehicle also traveling west. The impact point was the sedan's center front end against the other vehicle's right rear bumper. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper. Three occupants were in the sedan, including two female passengers aged 43 and 35, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. They suffered neck and back abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of rear-end collisions even at moderate speeds, with injuries to vehicle occupants despite proper restraint use.
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Two-Vehicle Collision in Queens Injures Driver▸Jul 21 - A sedan and an SUV collided on 209 Place in Queens, injuring a 63-year-old male driver. The impact struck the sedan’s front center and the SUV’s left rear quarter panel. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:59 on 209 Place near 111 Avenue in Queens. A 63-year-old male driver of a 2012 sedan suffered an abrasion and injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan was traveling east and struck the left rear quarter panel of a northbound 2014 SUV. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver, indicating failure to maintain focus. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The SUV had two occupants and sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to multi-vehicle impacts.
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Sedan Strikes E-Bike in Queens Intersection▸Jul 13 - A sedan collided with an eastbound e-bike on 220 Street near 94 Avenue. The 21-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing severe harm to the rider.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 20:15 on 220 Street near 94 Avenue in Queens involving a northbound sedan and an eastbound e-bike. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, struck the e-bike with its left front bumper, damaging the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The 21-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his e-bike and sustained injuries to his abdomen and pelvis, classified as severity level 3. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to comply with traffic controls, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
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SUV and Bus Collide on Jamaica Avenue▸Jul 8 - A southbound SUV and westbound bus collided at Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained left front bumper damage. The crash exposed risks in vehicle interactions at busy intersections.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old female driver of a 2024 SUV traveling south on Jamaica Avenue collided with a westbound 2012 Orion bus. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The SUV driver was conscious but sustained head injuries and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and harness. The bus had no occupants and was driven by a licensed male driver. Both drivers were going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at busy urban streets, with driver errors unspecified but implied by the crash circumstances.
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SUV Rear-Ends Station Wagon, Two Neck Injuries▸Jul 1 - In Queens, an SUV struck the right rear quarter panel of a station wagon traveling east. Both drivers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hempstead Avenue in Queens at 8:20 p.m. The SUV, driven by a licensed female from North Carolina, was traveling east and struck the right rear quarter panel of a station wagon also traveling east. The SUV's driver and a 25-year-old female passenger in the station wagon both sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3, with complaints of whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors led to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Pedestrian Injured Boarding Sedan on Jamaica Avenue▸Jul 1 - A 20-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg bruises while getting on a sedan on Jamaica Avenue. The sedan, traveling east, struck her with its left rear bumper. The driver was licensed; contributing factors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old female pedestrian was injured while getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus on Jamaica Avenue at 18:18. The vehicle involved was a 2011 Lincoln sedan traveling east, with two occupants and a licensed male driver. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper, which caused contusions and bruises to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The injury severity was rated as moderate (level 3), and the pedestrian remained conscious. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. Vehicle damage was limited to the left rear bumper. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when interacting with vehicles, even when not crossing streets.
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3-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck by Sedan in Queens▸Jun 22 - A 3-year-old girl was injured crossing a Queens street when a sedan struck her with its left front bumper. The child suffered facial injuries and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time.
According to the police report, a 3-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a street in Queens near 109-19 214 Street without a signal or crosswalk when she was struck by a 2023 Tesla sedan. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries, was semiconscious, and experienced minor bleeding. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Vehicle damage was reported as none. The incident highlights the vulnerability of young pedestrians outside intersections and the dangers posed by vehicle impacts even without visible vehicle damage.
7S 9752
Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.
Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 9752,
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Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.
Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Stavisky votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.
Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 9752,
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Published 2024-06-07
7S 8607
Vanel votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
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Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Vanel votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
6S 8607
Comrie votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Stavisky votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
3S 9718
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-03
3S 9718
Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-03
30
SUV and Van Collide on Queens Hillside Avenue▸May 30 - A northbound SUV struck on its left side by an eastbound van on Hillside Avenue in Queens left the SUV driver injured with back pain and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight when the collision occurred.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a northbound Jeep SUV and an eastbound Ford van. The SUV was impacted on its left side doors by the van's center front end. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle interaction issues. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Hits City Bus in Queens▸May 30 - A sedan driver in Queens failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound city bus. The impact struck the sedan’s left side doors, injuring the driver with whiplash and whole-body trauma. The bus sustained damage to its right side doors.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old female sedan driver, traveling north on Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens, was starting from a parking position when she failed to yield right-of-way to a northbound city bus going straight ahead. The collision occurred at 3:00 p.m., impacting the left side doors of the sedan and the right side doors of the bus. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries described as whiplash and entire body trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding, causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.
28S 9718
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸May 28 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-28
21
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸May 21 - A station wagon sport utility vehicle struck the rear of a sedan traveling northbound on Cross Island Parkway. Six occupants in the SUV and the sedan driver suffered full-body injuries. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor.
According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Cross Island Parkway, a station wagon sport utility vehicle traveling northbound collided with the center back end of a sedan also traveling northbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver and six occupants in the SUV, all restrained with lap belts and harnesses, sustained injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victims. The collision caused significant vehicle damage, with the SUV's center front end and the sedan's center back end impacted.
Jul 21 - A sedan and an SUV collided on 209 Place in Queens, injuring a 63-year-old male driver. The impact struck the sedan’s front center and the SUV’s left rear quarter panel. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:59 on 209 Place near 111 Avenue in Queens. A 63-year-old male driver of a 2012 sedan suffered an abrasion and injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan was traveling east and struck the left rear quarter panel of a northbound 2014 SUV. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver, indicating failure to maintain focus. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The SUV had two occupants and sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to multi-vehicle impacts.
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Sedan Strikes E-Bike in Queens Intersection▸Jul 13 - A sedan collided with an eastbound e-bike on 220 Street near 94 Avenue. The 21-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing severe harm to the rider.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 20:15 on 220 Street near 94 Avenue in Queens involving a northbound sedan and an eastbound e-bike. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, struck the e-bike with its left front bumper, damaging the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The 21-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his e-bike and sustained injuries to his abdomen and pelvis, classified as severity level 3. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to comply with traffic controls, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
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SUV and Bus Collide on Jamaica Avenue▸Jul 8 - A southbound SUV and westbound bus collided at Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained left front bumper damage. The crash exposed risks in vehicle interactions at busy intersections.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old female driver of a 2024 SUV traveling south on Jamaica Avenue collided with a westbound 2012 Orion bus. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The SUV driver was conscious but sustained head injuries and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and harness. The bus had no occupants and was driven by a licensed male driver. Both drivers were going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at busy urban streets, with driver errors unspecified but implied by the crash circumstances.
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SUV Rear-Ends Station Wagon, Two Neck Injuries▸Jul 1 - In Queens, an SUV struck the right rear quarter panel of a station wagon traveling east. Both drivers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hempstead Avenue in Queens at 8:20 p.m. The SUV, driven by a licensed female from North Carolina, was traveling east and struck the right rear quarter panel of a station wagon also traveling east. The SUV's driver and a 25-year-old female passenger in the station wagon both sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3, with complaints of whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors led to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Pedestrian Injured Boarding Sedan on Jamaica Avenue▸Jul 1 - A 20-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg bruises while getting on a sedan on Jamaica Avenue. The sedan, traveling east, struck her with its left rear bumper. The driver was licensed; contributing factors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old female pedestrian was injured while getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus on Jamaica Avenue at 18:18. The vehicle involved was a 2011 Lincoln sedan traveling east, with two occupants and a licensed male driver. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper, which caused contusions and bruises to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The injury severity was rated as moderate (level 3), and the pedestrian remained conscious. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. Vehicle damage was limited to the left rear bumper. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when interacting with vehicles, even when not crossing streets.
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3-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck by Sedan in Queens▸Jun 22 - A 3-year-old girl was injured crossing a Queens street when a sedan struck her with its left front bumper. The child suffered facial injuries and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time.
According to the police report, a 3-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a street in Queens near 109-19 214 Street without a signal or crosswalk when she was struck by a 2023 Tesla sedan. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries, was semiconscious, and experienced minor bleeding. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Vehicle damage was reported as none. The incident highlights the vulnerability of young pedestrians outside intersections and the dangers posed by vehicle impacts even without visible vehicle damage.
7S 9752
Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.
Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.
Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Stavisky votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.
Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 8607
Vanel votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Vanel votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
6S 8607
Comrie votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Stavisky votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
3S 9718
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-03
3S 9718
Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
-
File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-03
30
SUV and Van Collide on Queens Hillside Avenue▸May 30 - A northbound SUV struck on its left side by an eastbound van on Hillside Avenue in Queens left the SUV driver injured with back pain and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight when the collision occurred.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a northbound Jeep SUV and an eastbound Ford van. The SUV was impacted on its left side doors by the van's center front end. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle interaction issues. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.
30
Sedan Fails to Yield, Hits City Bus in Queens▸May 30 - A sedan driver in Queens failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound city bus. The impact struck the sedan’s left side doors, injuring the driver with whiplash and whole-body trauma. The bus sustained damage to its right side doors.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old female sedan driver, traveling north on Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens, was starting from a parking position when she failed to yield right-of-way to a northbound city bus going straight ahead. The collision occurred at 3:00 p.m., impacting the left side doors of the sedan and the right side doors of the bus. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries described as whiplash and entire body trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding, causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.
28S 9718
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸May 28 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-28
21
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸May 21 - A station wagon sport utility vehicle struck the rear of a sedan traveling northbound on Cross Island Parkway. Six occupants in the SUV and the sedan driver suffered full-body injuries. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor.
According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Cross Island Parkway, a station wagon sport utility vehicle traveling northbound collided with the center back end of a sedan also traveling northbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver and six occupants in the SUV, all restrained with lap belts and harnesses, sustained injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victims. The collision caused significant vehicle damage, with the SUV's center front end and the sedan's center back end impacted.
Jul 13 - A sedan collided with an eastbound e-bike on 220 Street near 94 Avenue. The 21-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing severe harm to the rider.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 20:15 on 220 Street near 94 Avenue in Queens involving a northbound sedan and an eastbound e-bike. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, struck the e-bike with its left front bumper, damaging the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The 21-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his e-bike and sustained injuries to his abdomen and pelvis, classified as severity level 3. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to comply with traffic controls, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
8
SUV and Bus Collide on Jamaica Avenue▸Jul 8 - A southbound SUV and westbound bus collided at Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained left front bumper damage. The crash exposed risks in vehicle interactions at busy intersections.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old female driver of a 2024 SUV traveling south on Jamaica Avenue collided with a westbound 2012 Orion bus. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The SUV driver was conscious but sustained head injuries and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and harness. The bus had no occupants and was driven by a licensed male driver. Both drivers were going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at busy urban streets, with driver errors unspecified but implied by the crash circumstances.
1
SUV Rear-Ends Station Wagon, Two Neck Injuries▸Jul 1 - In Queens, an SUV struck the right rear quarter panel of a station wagon traveling east. Both drivers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hempstead Avenue in Queens at 8:20 p.m. The SUV, driven by a licensed female from North Carolina, was traveling east and struck the right rear quarter panel of a station wagon also traveling east. The SUV's driver and a 25-year-old female passenger in the station wagon both sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3, with complaints of whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors led to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
1
Pedestrian Injured Boarding Sedan on Jamaica Avenue▸Jul 1 - A 20-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg bruises while getting on a sedan on Jamaica Avenue. The sedan, traveling east, struck her with its left rear bumper. The driver was licensed; contributing factors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old female pedestrian was injured while getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus on Jamaica Avenue at 18:18. The vehicle involved was a 2011 Lincoln sedan traveling east, with two occupants and a licensed male driver. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper, which caused contusions and bruises to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The injury severity was rated as moderate (level 3), and the pedestrian remained conscious. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. Vehicle damage was limited to the left rear bumper. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when interacting with vehicles, even when not crossing streets.
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3-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck by Sedan in Queens▸Jun 22 - A 3-year-old girl was injured crossing a Queens street when a sedan struck her with its left front bumper. The child suffered facial injuries and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time.
According to the police report, a 3-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a street in Queens near 109-19 214 Street without a signal or crosswalk when she was struck by a 2023 Tesla sedan. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries, was semiconscious, and experienced minor bleeding. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Vehicle damage was reported as none. The incident highlights the vulnerability of young pedestrians outside intersections and the dangers posed by vehicle impacts even without visible vehicle damage.
7S 9752
Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.
Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.
Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Stavisky votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.
Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 8607
Vanel votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Vanel votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
6S 8607
Comrie votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Stavisky votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
3S 9718
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-03
3S 9718
Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
-
File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-03
30
SUV and Van Collide on Queens Hillside Avenue▸May 30 - A northbound SUV struck on its left side by an eastbound van on Hillside Avenue in Queens left the SUV driver injured with back pain and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight when the collision occurred.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a northbound Jeep SUV and an eastbound Ford van. The SUV was impacted on its left side doors by the van's center front end. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle interaction issues. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.
30
Sedan Fails to Yield, Hits City Bus in Queens▸May 30 - A sedan driver in Queens failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound city bus. The impact struck the sedan’s left side doors, injuring the driver with whiplash and whole-body trauma. The bus sustained damage to its right side doors.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old female sedan driver, traveling north on Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens, was starting from a parking position when she failed to yield right-of-way to a northbound city bus going straight ahead. The collision occurred at 3:00 p.m., impacting the left side doors of the sedan and the right side doors of the bus. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries described as whiplash and entire body trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding, causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.
28S 9718
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸May 28 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-28
21
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸May 21 - A station wagon sport utility vehicle struck the rear of a sedan traveling northbound on Cross Island Parkway. Six occupants in the SUV and the sedan driver suffered full-body injuries. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor.
According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Cross Island Parkway, a station wagon sport utility vehicle traveling northbound collided with the center back end of a sedan also traveling northbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver and six occupants in the SUV, all restrained with lap belts and harnesses, sustained injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victims. The collision caused significant vehicle damage, with the SUV's center front end and the sedan's center back end impacted.
Jul 8 - A southbound SUV and westbound bus collided at Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained left front bumper damage. The crash exposed risks in vehicle interactions at busy intersections.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old female driver of a 2024 SUV traveling south on Jamaica Avenue collided with a westbound 2012 Orion bus. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The SUV driver was conscious but sustained head injuries and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and harness. The bus had no occupants and was driven by a licensed male driver. Both drivers were going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at busy urban streets, with driver errors unspecified but implied by the crash circumstances.
1
SUV Rear-Ends Station Wagon, Two Neck Injuries▸Jul 1 - In Queens, an SUV struck the right rear quarter panel of a station wagon traveling east. Both drivers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hempstead Avenue in Queens at 8:20 p.m. The SUV, driven by a licensed female from North Carolina, was traveling east and struck the right rear quarter panel of a station wagon also traveling east. The SUV's driver and a 25-year-old female passenger in the station wagon both sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3, with complaints of whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors led to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
1
Pedestrian Injured Boarding Sedan on Jamaica Avenue▸Jul 1 - A 20-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg bruises while getting on a sedan on Jamaica Avenue. The sedan, traveling east, struck her with its left rear bumper. The driver was licensed; contributing factors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old female pedestrian was injured while getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus on Jamaica Avenue at 18:18. The vehicle involved was a 2011 Lincoln sedan traveling east, with two occupants and a licensed male driver. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper, which caused contusions and bruises to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The injury severity was rated as moderate (level 3), and the pedestrian remained conscious. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. Vehicle damage was limited to the left rear bumper. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when interacting with vehicles, even when not crossing streets.
22
3-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck by Sedan in Queens▸Jun 22 - A 3-year-old girl was injured crossing a Queens street when a sedan struck her with its left front bumper. The child suffered facial injuries and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time.
According to the police report, a 3-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a street in Queens near 109-19 214 Street without a signal or crosswalk when she was struck by a 2023 Tesla sedan. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries, was semiconscious, and experienced minor bleeding. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Vehicle damage was reported as none. The incident highlights the vulnerability of young pedestrians outside intersections and the dangers posed by vehicle impacts even without visible vehicle damage.
7S 9752
Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.
Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.
Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Stavisky votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.
Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 8607
Vanel votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Vanel votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
6S 8607
Comrie votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Stavisky votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
3S 9718
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
-
File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-03
3S 9718
Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
-
File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-03
30
SUV and Van Collide on Queens Hillside Avenue▸May 30 - A northbound SUV struck on its left side by an eastbound van on Hillside Avenue in Queens left the SUV driver injured with back pain and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight when the collision occurred.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a northbound Jeep SUV and an eastbound Ford van. The SUV was impacted on its left side doors by the van's center front end. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle interaction issues. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.
30
Sedan Fails to Yield, Hits City Bus in Queens▸May 30 - A sedan driver in Queens failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound city bus. The impact struck the sedan’s left side doors, injuring the driver with whiplash and whole-body trauma. The bus sustained damage to its right side doors.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old female sedan driver, traveling north on Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens, was starting from a parking position when she failed to yield right-of-way to a northbound city bus going straight ahead. The collision occurred at 3:00 p.m., impacting the left side doors of the sedan and the right side doors of the bus. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries described as whiplash and entire body trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding, causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.
28S 9718
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸May 28 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
-
File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-28
21
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸May 21 - A station wagon sport utility vehicle struck the rear of a sedan traveling northbound on Cross Island Parkway. Six occupants in the SUV and the sedan driver suffered full-body injuries. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor.
According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Cross Island Parkway, a station wagon sport utility vehicle traveling northbound collided with the center back end of a sedan also traveling northbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver and six occupants in the SUV, all restrained with lap belts and harnesses, sustained injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victims. The collision caused significant vehicle damage, with the SUV's center front end and the sedan's center back end impacted.
Jul 1 - In Queens, an SUV struck the right rear quarter panel of a station wagon traveling east. Both drivers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hempstead Avenue in Queens at 8:20 p.m. The SUV, driven by a licensed female from North Carolina, was traveling east and struck the right rear quarter panel of a station wagon also traveling east. The SUV's driver and a 25-year-old female passenger in the station wagon both sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3, with complaints of whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors led to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
1
Pedestrian Injured Boarding Sedan on Jamaica Avenue▸Jul 1 - A 20-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg bruises while getting on a sedan on Jamaica Avenue. The sedan, traveling east, struck her with its left rear bumper. The driver was licensed; contributing factors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old female pedestrian was injured while getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus on Jamaica Avenue at 18:18. The vehicle involved was a 2011 Lincoln sedan traveling east, with two occupants and a licensed male driver. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper, which caused contusions and bruises to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The injury severity was rated as moderate (level 3), and the pedestrian remained conscious. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. Vehicle damage was limited to the left rear bumper. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when interacting with vehicles, even when not crossing streets.
22
3-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck by Sedan in Queens▸Jun 22 - A 3-year-old girl was injured crossing a Queens street when a sedan struck her with its left front bumper. The child suffered facial injuries and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time.
According to the police report, a 3-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a street in Queens near 109-19 214 Street without a signal or crosswalk when she was struck by a 2023 Tesla sedan. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries, was semiconscious, and experienced minor bleeding. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Vehicle damage was reported as none. The incident highlights the vulnerability of young pedestrians outside intersections and the dangers posed by vehicle impacts even without visible vehicle damage.
7S 9752
Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.
Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.
Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 9752,
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Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Stavisky votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.
Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 8607
Vanel votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Vanel votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
6S 8607
Comrie votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Stavisky votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
3S 9718
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-03
3S 9718
Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-03
30
SUV and Van Collide on Queens Hillside Avenue▸May 30 - A northbound SUV struck on its left side by an eastbound van on Hillside Avenue in Queens left the SUV driver injured with back pain and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight when the collision occurred.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a northbound Jeep SUV and an eastbound Ford van. The SUV was impacted on its left side doors by the van's center front end. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle interaction issues. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.
30
Sedan Fails to Yield, Hits City Bus in Queens▸May 30 - A sedan driver in Queens failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound city bus. The impact struck the sedan’s left side doors, injuring the driver with whiplash and whole-body trauma. The bus sustained damage to its right side doors.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old female sedan driver, traveling north on Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens, was starting from a parking position when she failed to yield right-of-way to a northbound city bus going straight ahead. The collision occurred at 3:00 p.m., impacting the left side doors of the sedan and the right side doors of the bus. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries described as whiplash and entire body trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding, causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.
28S 9718
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸May 28 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-28
21
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸May 21 - A station wagon sport utility vehicle struck the rear of a sedan traveling northbound on Cross Island Parkway. Six occupants in the SUV and the sedan driver suffered full-body injuries. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor.
According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Cross Island Parkway, a station wagon sport utility vehicle traveling northbound collided with the center back end of a sedan also traveling northbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver and six occupants in the SUV, all restrained with lap belts and harnesses, sustained injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victims. The collision caused significant vehicle damage, with the SUV's center front end and the sedan's center back end impacted.
Jul 1 - A 20-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg bruises while getting on a sedan on Jamaica Avenue. The sedan, traveling east, struck her with its left rear bumper. The driver was licensed; contributing factors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old female pedestrian was injured while getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus on Jamaica Avenue at 18:18. The vehicle involved was a 2011 Lincoln sedan traveling east, with two occupants and a licensed male driver. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper, which caused contusions and bruises to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The injury severity was rated as moderate (level 3), and the pedestrian remained conscious. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. Vehicle damage was limited to the left rear bumper. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when interacting with vehicles, even when not crossing streets.
22
3-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck by Sedan in Queens▸Jun 22 - A 3-year-old girl was injured crossing a Queens street when a sedan struck her with its left front bumper. The child suffered facial injuries and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time.
According to the police report, a 3-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a street in Queens near 109-19 214 Street without a signal or crosswalk when she was struck by a 2023 Tesla sedan. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries, was semiconscious, and experienced minor bleeding. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Vehicle damage was reported as none. The incident highlights the vulnerability of young pedestrians outside intersections and the dangers posed by vehicle impacts even without visible vehicle damage.
7S 9752
Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.
Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.
Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Stavisky votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.
Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 8607
Vanel votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Vanel votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
6S 8607
Comrie votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Stavisky votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
3S 9718
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
-
File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-03
3S 9718
Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-03
30
SUV and Van Collide on Queens Hillside Avenue▸May 30 - A northbound SUV struck on its left side by an eastbound van on Hillside Avenue in Queens left the SUV driver injured with back pain and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight when the collision occurred.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a northbound Jeep SUV and an eastbound Ford van. The SUV was impacted on its left side doors by the van's center front end. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle interaction issues. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.
30
Sedan Fails to Yield, Hits City Bus in Queens▸May 30 - A sedan driver in Queens failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound city bus. The impact struck the sedan’s left side doors, injuring the driver with whiplash and whole-body trauma. The bus sustained damage to its right side doors.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old female sedan driver, traveling north on Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens, was starting from a parking position when she failed to yield right-of-way to a northbound city bus going straight ahead. The collision occurred at 3:00 p.m., impacting the left side doors of the sedan and the right side doors of the bus. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries described as whiplash and entire body trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding, causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.
28S 9718
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸May 28 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-28
21
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸May 21 - A station wagon sport utility vehicle struck the rear of a sedan traveling northbound on Cross Island Parkway. Six occupants in the SUV and the sedan driver suffered full-body injuries. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor.
According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Cross Island Parkway, a station wagon sport utility vehicle traveling northbound collided with the center back end of a sedan also traveling northbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver and six occupants in the SUV, all restrained with lap belts and harnesses, sustained injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victims. The collision caused significant vehicle damage, with the SUV's center front end and the sedan's center back end impacted.
Jun 22 - A 3-year-old girl was injured crossing a Queens street when a sedan struck her with its left front bumper. The child suffered facial injuries and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time.
According to the police report, a 3-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a street in Queens near 109-19 214 Street without a signal or crosswalk when she was struck by a 2023 Tesla sedan. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries, was semiconscious, and experienced minor bleeding. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Vehicle damage was reported as none. The incident highlights the vulnerability of young pedestrians outside intersections and the dangers posed by vehicle impacts even without visible vehicle damage.
7S 9752
Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.
Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.
Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Stavisky votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.
Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 8607
Vanel votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Vanel votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
-
File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
6S 8607
Comrie votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Stavisky votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
3S 9718
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
-
File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-03
3S 9718
Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-03
30
SUV and Van Collide on Queens Hillside Avenue▸May 30 - A northbound SUV struck on its left side by an eastbound van on Hillside Avenue in Queens left the SUV driver injured with back pain and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight when the collision occurred.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a northbound Jeep SUV and an eastbound Ford van. The SUV was impacted on its left side doors by the van's center front end. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle interaction issues. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.
30
Sedan Fails to Yield, Hits City Bus in Queens▸May 30 - A sedan driver in Queens failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound city bus. The impact struck the sedan’s left side doors, injuring the driver with whiplash and whole-body trauma. The bus sustained damage to its right side doors.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old female sedan driver, traveling north on Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens, was starting from a parking position when she failed to yield right-of-way to a northbound city bus going straight ahead. The collision occurred at 3:00 p.m., impacting the left side doors of the sedan and the right side doors of the bus. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries described as whiplash and entire body trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding, causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.
28S 9718
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸May 28 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
-
File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-28
21
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸May 21 - A station wagon sport utility vehicle struck the rear of a sedan traveling northbound on Cross Island Parkway. Six occupants in the SUV and the sedan driver suffered full-body injuries. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor.
According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Cross Island Parkway, a station wagon sport utility vehicle traveling northbound collided with the center back end of a sedan also traveling northbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver and six occupants in the SUV, all restrained with lap belts and harnesses, sustained injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victims. The collision caused significant vehicle damage, with the SUV's center front end and the sedan's center back end impacted.
Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.
Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.
Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Stavisky votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.
Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 8607
Vanel votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Vanel votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
-
File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
6S 8607
Comrie votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Stavisky votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
3S 9718
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
-
File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-03
3S 9718
Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
-
File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-03
30
SUV and Van Collide on Queens Hillside Avenue▸May 30 - A northbound SUV struck on its left side by an eastbound van on Hillside Avenue in Queens left the SUV driver injured with back pain and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight when the collision occurred.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a northbound Jeep SUV and an eastbound Ford van. The SUV was impacted on its left side doors by the van's center front end. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle interaction issues. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.
30
Sedan Fails to Yield, Hits City Bus in Queens▸May 30 - A sedan driver in Queens failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound city bus. The impact struck the sedan’s left side doors, injuring the driver with whiplash and whole-body trauma. The bus sustained damage to its right side doors.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old female sedan driver, traveling north on Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens, was starting from a parking position when she failed to yield right-of-way to a northbound city bus going straight ahead. The collision occurred at 3:00 p.m., impacting the left side doors of the sedan and the right side doors of the bus. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries described as whiplash and entire body trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding, causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.
28S 9718
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸May 28 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
-
File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-28
21
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸May 21 - A station wagon sport utility vehicle struck the rear of a sedan traveling northbound on Cross Island Parkway. Six occupants in the SUV and the sedan driver suffered full-body injuries. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor.
According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Cross Island Parkway, a station wagon sport utility vehicle traveling northbound collided with the center back end of a sedan also traveling northbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver and six occupants in the SUV, all restrained with lap belts and harnesses, sustained injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victims. The collision caused significant vehicle damage, with the SUV's center front end and the sedan's center back end impacted.
Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.
Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Stavisky votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.
Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 8607
Vanel votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Vanel votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
-
File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
6S 8607
Comrie votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Stavisky votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
3S 9718
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
-
File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-03
3S 9718
Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
-
File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-03
30
SUV and Van Collide on Queens Hillside Avenue▸May 30 - A northbound SUV struck on its left side by an eastbound van on Hillside Avenue in Queens left the SUV driver injured with back pain and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight when the collision occurred.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a northbound Jeep SUV and an eastbound Ford van. The SUV was impacted on its left side doors by the van's center front end. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle interaction issues. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.
30
Sedan Fails to Yield, Hits City Bus in Queens▸May 30 - A sedan driver in Queens failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound city bus. The impact struck the sedan’s left side doors, injuring the driver with whiplash and whole-body trauma. The bus sustained damage to its right side doors.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old female sedan driver, traveling north on Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens, was starting from a parking position when she failed to yield right-of-way to a northbound city bus going straight ahead. The collision occurred at 3:00 p.m., impacting the left side doors of the sedan and the right side doors of the bus. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries described as whiplash and entire body trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding, causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.
28S 9718
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸May 28 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
-
File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-28
21
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸May 21 - A station wagon sport utility vehicle struck the rear of a sedan traveling northbound on Cross Island Parkway. Six occupants in the SUV and the sedan driver suffered full-body injuries. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor.
According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Cross Island Parkway, a station wagon sport utility vehicle traveling northbound collided with the center back end of a sedan also traveling northbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver and six occupants in the SUV, all restrained with lap belts and harnesses, sustained injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victims. The collision caused significant vehicle damage, with the SUV's center front end and the sedan's center back end impacted.
Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.
Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07
7S 8607
Vanel votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Vanel votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
-
File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
6S 8607
Comrie votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Stavisky votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
3S 9718
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
-
File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-03
3S 9718
Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-03
30
SUV and Van Collide on Queens Hillside Avenue▸May 30 - A northbound SUV struck on its left side by an eastbound van on Hillside Avenue in Queens left the SUV driver injured with back pain and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight when the collision occurred.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a northbound Jeep SUV and an eastbound Ford van. The SUV was impacted on its left side doors by the van's center front end. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle interaction issues. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.
30
Sedan Fails to Yield, Hits City Bus in Queens▸May 30 - A sedan driver in Queens failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound city bus. The impact struck the sedan’s left side doors, injuring the driver with whiplash and whole-body trauma. The bus sustained damage to its right side doors.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old female sedan driver, traveling north on Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens, was starting from a parking position when she failed to yield right-of-way to a northbound city bus going straight ahead. The collision occurred at 3:00 p.m., impacting the left side doors of the sedan and the right side doors of the bus. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries described as whiplash and entire body trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding, causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.
28S 9718
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸May 28 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
-
File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-28
21
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸May 21 - A station wagon sport utility vehicle struck the rear of a sedan traveling northbound on Cross Island Parkway. Six occupants in the SUV and the sedan driver suffered full-body injuries. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor.
According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Cross Island Parkway, a station wagon sport utility vehicle traveling northbound collided with the center back end of a sedan also traveling northbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver and six occupants in the SUV, all restrained with lap belts and harnesses, sustained injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victims. The collision caused significant vehicle damage, with the SUV's center front end and the sedan's center back end impacted.
Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Vanel votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
6S 8607
Comrie votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Stavisky votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
3S 9718
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
-
File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-03
3S 9718
Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
-
File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-03
30
SUV and Van Collide on Queens Hillside Avenue▸May 30 - A northbound SUV struck on its left side by an eastbound van on Hillside Avenue in Queens left the SUV driver injured with back pain and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight when the collision occurred.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a northbound Jeep SUV and an eastbound Ford van. The SUV was impacted on its left side doors by the van's center front end. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle interaction issues. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.
30
Sedan Fails to Yield, Hits City Bus in Queens▸May 30 - A sedan driver in Queens failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound city bus. The impact struck the sedan’s left side doors, injuring the driver with whiplash and whole-body trauma. The bus sustained damage to its right side doors.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old female sedan driver, traveling north on Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens, was starting from a parking position when she failed to yield right-of-way to a northbound city bus going straight ahead. The collision occurred at 3:00 p.m., impacting the left side doors of the sedan and the right side doors of the bus. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries described as whiplash and entire body trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding, causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.
28S 9718
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸May 28 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
-
File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-28
21
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸May 21 - A station wagon sport utility vehicle struck the rear of a sedan traveling northbound on Cross Island Parkway. Six occupants in the SUV and the sedan driver suffered full-body injuries. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor.
According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Cross Island Parkway, a station wagon sport utility vehicle traveling northbound collided with the center back end of a sedan also traveling northbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver and six occupants in the SUV, all restrained with lap belts and harnesses, sustained injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victims. The collision caused significant vehicle damage, with the SUV's center front end and the sedan's center back end impacted.
Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
- File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07
6S 8607
Comrie votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Stavisky votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
3S 9718
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
-
File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-03
3S 9718
Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
-
File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-03
30
SUV and Van Collide on Queens Hillside Avenue▸May 30 - A northbound SUV struck on its left side by an eastbound van on Hillside Avenue in Queens left the SUV driver injured with back pain and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight when the collision occurred.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a northbound Jeep SUV and an eastbound Ford van. The SUV was impacted on its left side doors by the van's center front end. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle interaction issues. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.
30
Sedan Fails to Yield, Hits City Bus in Queens▸May 30 - A sedan driver in Queens failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound city bus. The impact struck the sedan’s left side doors, injuring the driver with whiplash and whole-body trauma. The bus sustained damage to its right side doors.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old female sedan driver, traveling north on Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens, was starting from a parking position when she failed to yield right-of-way to a northbound city bus going straight ahead. The collision occurred at 3:00 p.m., impacting the left side doors of the sedan and the right side doors of the bus. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries described as whiplash and entire body trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding, causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.
28S 9718
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸May 28 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
-
File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-28
21
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸May 21 - A station wagon sport utility vehicle struck the rear of a sedan traveling northbound on Cross Island Parkway. Six occupants in the SUV and the sedan driver suffered full-body injuries. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor.
According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Cross Island Parkway, a station wagon sport utility vehicle traveling northbound collided with the center back end of a sedan also traveling northbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver and six occupants in the SUV, all restrained with lap belts and harnesses, sustained injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victims. The collision caused significant vehicle damage, with the SUV's center front end and the sedan's center back end impacted.
Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Stavisky votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
3S 9718
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
-
File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-03
3S 9718
Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
-
File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-03
30
SUV and Van Collide on Queens Hillside Avenue▸May 30 - A northbound SUV struck on its left side by an eastbound van on Hillside Avenue in Queens left the SUV driver injured with back pain and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight when the collision occurred.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a northbound Jeep SUV and an eastbound Ford van. The SUV was impacted on its left side doors by the van's center front end. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle interaction issues. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.
30
Sedan Fails to Yield, Hits City Bus in Queens▸May 30 - A sedan driver in Queens failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound city bus. The impact struck the sedan’s left side doors, injuring the driver with whiplash and whole-body trauma. The bus sustained damage to its right side doors.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old female sedan driver, traveling north on Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens, was starting from a parking position when she failed to yield right-of-way to a northbound city bus going straight ahead. The collision occurred at 3:00 p.m., impacting the left side doors of the sedan and the right side doors of the bus. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries described as whiplash and entire body trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding, causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.
28S 9718
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸May 28 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
-
File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-28
21
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸May 21 - A station wagon sport utility vehicle struck the rear of a sedan traveling northbound on Cross Island Parkway. Six occupants in the SUV and the sedan driver suffered full-body injuries. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor.
According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Cross Island Parkway, a station wagon sport utility vehicle traveling northbound collided with the center back end of a sedan also traveling northbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver and six occupants in the SUV, all restrained with lap belts and harnesses, sustained injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victims. The collision caused significant vehicle damage, with the SUV's center front end and the sedan's center back end impacted.
Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06
3S 9718
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
-
File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-03
3S 9718
Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
-
File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-03
30
SUV and Van Collide on Queens Hillside Avenue▸May 30 - A northbound SUV struck on its left side by an eastbound van on Hillside Avenue in Queens left the SUV driver injured with back pain and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight when the collision occurred.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a northbound Jeep SUV and an eastbound Ford van. The SUV was impacted on its left side doors by the van's center front end. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle interaction issues. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Hits City Bus in Queens▸May 30 - A sedan driver in Queens failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound city bus. The impact struck the sedan’s left side doors, injuring the driver with whiplash and whole-body trauma. The bus sustained damage to its right side doors.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old female sedan driver, traveling north on Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens, was starting from a parking position when she failed to yield right-of-way to a northbound city bus going straight ahead. The collision occurred at 3:00 p.m., impacting the left side doors of the sedan and the right side doors of the bus. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries described as whiplash and entire body trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding, causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.
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Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸May 28 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-28
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸May 21 - A station wagon sport utility vehicle struck the rear of a sedan traveling northbound on Cross Island Parkway. Six occupants in the SUV and the sedan driver suffered full-body injuries. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor.
According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Cross Island Parkway, a station wagon sport utility vehicle traveling northbound collided with the center back end of a sedan also traveling northbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver and six occupants in the SUV, all restrained with lap belts and harnesses, sustained injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victims. The collision caused significant vehicle damage, with the SUV's center front end and the sedan's center back end impacted.
Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
- File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-06-03
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Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-03
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SUV and Van Collide on Queens Hillside Avenue▸May 30 - A northbound SUV struck on its left side by an eastbound van on Hillside Avenue in Queens left the SUV driver injured with back pain and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight when the collision occurred.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a northbound Jeep SUV and an eastbound Ford van. The SUV was impacted on its left side doors by the van's center front end. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle interaction issues. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Hits City Bus in Queens▸May 30 - A sedan driver in Queens failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound city bus. The impact struck the sedan’s left side doors, injuring the driver with whiplash and whole-body trauma. The bus sustained damage to its right side doors.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old female sedan driver, traveling north on Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens, was starting from a parking position when she failed to yield right-of-way to a northbound city bus going straight ahead. The collision occurred at 3:00 p.m., impacting the left side doors of the sedan and the right side doors of the bus. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries described as whiplash and entire body trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding, causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.
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Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸May 28 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-28
21
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸May 21 - A station wagon sport utility vehicle struck the rear of a sedan traveling northbound on Cross Island Parkway. Six occupants in the SUV and the sedan driver suffered full-body injuries. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor.
According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Cross Island Parkway, a station wagon sport utility vehicle traveling northbound collided with the center back end of a sedan also traveling northbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver and six occupants in the SUV, all restrained with lap belts and harnesses, sustained injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victims. The collision caused significant vehicle damage, with the SUV's center front end and the sedan's center back end impacted.
Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
- File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-06-03
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SUV and Van Collide on Queens Hillside Avenue▸May 30 - A northbound SUV struck on its left side by an eastbound van on Hillside Avenue in Queens left the SUV driver injured with back pain and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight when the collision occurred.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a northbound Jeep SUV and an eastbound Ford van. The SUV was impacted on its left side doors by the van's center front end. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle interaction issues. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Hits City Bus in Queens▸May 30 - A sedan driver in Queens failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound city bus. The impact struck the sedan’s left side doors, injuring the driver with whiplash and whole-body trauma. The bus sustained damage to its right side doors.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old female sedan driver, traveling north on Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens, was starting from a parking position when she failed to yield right-of-way to a northbound city bus going straight ahead. The collision occurred at 3:00 p.m., impacting the left side doors of the sedan and the right side doors of the bus. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries described as whiplash and entire body trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding, causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.
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Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸May 28 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-28
21
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸May 21 - A station wagon sport utility vehicle struck the rear of a sedan traveling northbound on Cross Island Parkway. Six occupants in the SUV and the sedan driver suffered full-body injuries. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor.
According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Cross Island Parkway, a station wagon sport utility vehicle traveling northbound collided with the center back end of a sedan also traveling northbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver and six occupants in the SUV, all restrained with lap belts and harnesses, sustained injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victims. The collision caused significant vehicle damage, with the SUV's center front end and the sedan's center back end impacted.
May 30 - A northbound SUV struck on its left side by an eastbound van on Hillside Avenue in Queens left the SUV driver injured with back pain and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight when the collision occurred.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a northbound Jeep SUV and an eastbound Ford van. The SUV was impacted on its left side doors by the van's center front end. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle interaction issues. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Hits City Bus in Queens▸May 30 - A sedan driver in Queens failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound city bus. The impact struck the sedan’s left side doors, injuring the driver with whiplash and whole-body trauma. The bus sustained damage to its right side doors.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old female sedan driver, traveling north on Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens, was starting from a parking position when she failed to yield right-of-way to a northbound city bus going straight ahead. The collision occurred at 3:00 p.m., impacting the left side doors of the sedan and the right side doors of the bus. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries described as whiplash and entire body trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding, causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.
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Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸May 28 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-28
21
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸May 21 - A station wagon sport utility vehicle struck the rear of a sedan traveling northbound on Cross Island Parkway. Six occupants in the SUV and the sedan driver suffered full-body injuries. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor.
According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Cross Island Parkway, a station wagon sport utility vehicle traveling northbound collided with the center back end of a sedan also traveling northbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver and six occupants in the SUV, all restrained with lap belts and harnesses, sustained injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victims. The collision caused significant vehicle damage, with the SUV's center front end and the sedan's center back end impacted.
May 30 - A sedan driver in Queens failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound city bus. The impact struck the sedan’s left side doors, injuring the driver with whiplash and whole-body trauma. The bus sustained damage to its right side doors.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old female sedan driver, traveling north on Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens, was starting from a parking position when she failed to yield right-of-way to a northbound city bus going straight ahead. The collision occurred at 3:00 p.m., impacting the left side doors of the sedan and the right side doors of the bus. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries described as whiplash and entire body trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding, causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.
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Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸May 28 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-28
21
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸May 21 - A station wagon sport utility vehicle struck the rear of a sedan traveling northbound on Cross Island Parkway. Six occupants in the SUV and the sedan driver suffered full-body injuries. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor.
According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Cross Island Parkway, a station wagon sport utility vehicle traveling northbound collided with the center back end of a sedan also traveling northbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver and six occupants in the SUV, all restrained with lap belts and harnesses, sustained injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victims. The collision caused significant vehicle damage, with the SUV's center front end and the sedan's center back end impacted.
May 28 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
- File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-05-28
21
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸May 21 - A station wagon sport utility vehicle struck the rear of a sedan traveling northbound on Cross Island Parkway. Six occupants in the SUV and the sedan driver suffered full-body injuries. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor.
According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Cross Island Parkway, a station wagon sport utility vehicle traveling northbound collided with the center back end of a sedan also traveling northbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver and six occupants in the SUV, all restrained with lap belts and harnesses, sustained injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victims. The collision caused significant vehicle damage, with the SUV's center front end and the sedan's center back end impacted.
May 21 - A station wagon sport utility vehicle struck the rear of a sedan traveling northbound on Cross Island Parkway. Six occupants in the SUV and the sedan driver suffered full-body injuries. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor.
According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Cross Island Parkway, a station wagon sport utility vehicle traveling northbound collided with the center back end of a sedan also traveling northbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver and six occupants in the SUV, all restrained with lap belts and harnesses, sustained injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victims. The collision caused significant vehicle damage, with the SUV's center front end and the sedan's center back end impacted.