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Two SUVs collided on 115 Road in Queens. A 37-year-old woman crossing with the signal was injured. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 115 Road in Queens at 6:17 a.m. Both drivers were traveling west and failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the crash. A 37-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection was struck and injured. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely. Both vehicles had front-end damage. The pedestrian was not at fault, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579760 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Two vehicles collided on 235 Street in Queens. A 2017 SUV struck a 2006 sedan. Three passengers, ages 8 and 15, suffered back and neck injuries with whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. Damage hit the SUV’s front and sedan’s rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota SUV traveling east on 235 Street collided with a 2006 Honda sedan traveling south. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right rear quarter panel with its center front end. Three passengers, all occupants of the vehicles, were injured: an 8-year-old female and two 15-year-old males. They suffered back and neck injuries and complained of whiplash. All were conscious and wearing lap belts at the time. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The drivers were both licensed females from New Jersey and New York. The crash caused damage to the front of the SUV and the rear quarter panel of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572192 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 62-year-old woman driving a station wagon suffered back injuries and whiplash in a rear-end collision on Cross Island Parkway. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV struck the center back end of her vehicle.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old female driver of a station wagon was injured in a rear-end collision on Cross Island Parkway. She suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The SUV, traveling south and driven by a licensed female driver, struck the center back end of the station wagon. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors for either vehicle. The impact caused injury to the station wagon driver, who was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568961 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A sedan making a right turn struck a parked SUV on Nashville Boulevard in Queens. The impact hit the SUV’s left rear quarter panel and the sedan’s center back end. A 69-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Nashville Boulevard made a right turn and collided with a parked SUV. The point of impact was the sedan’s center back end and the SUV’s left rear quarter panel. A 69-year-old female occupant in the sedan, seated in the middle front seat or lying across a seat, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and was conscious after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV was unoccupied at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567088 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Lawmakers spar over who gets a break from congestion pricing. Some want tight limits. Others push for taxi exemptions and tunnel credits. Advocates warn: too many carve-outs gut the plan. The final call lands with the Traffic Mobility Review Board.

On August 26, 2022, New York officials debated congestion pricing exemptions as the policy neared implementation. The discussion, covered by Streetsblog NYC, highlighted shifting positions. State Senator Leroy Comrie, once opposed to exemptions, now listens to public input. Assembly Member Robert Carroll said, "I think that there should be limited exemptions." State Senator Andrew Gounardes added, "Obviously we want them to be as limited as possible." Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine backed toll credits for tunnel users and taxi exemptions. Taxi and for-hire drivers lobbied for relief, citing existing surcharges. Advocacy groups warned against broad carve-outs. The Traffic Mobility Review Board will decide on further exemptions after federal review. No direct safety impact for vulnerable road users was assessed.

• Everyone’s Suddenly Open To Some Congestion Pricing Exemptions, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-08-26

Council and state leaders spar over who gets a break from congestion pricing. Some want carve-outs. Others warn exemptions gut the plan. Vulnerable road users wait as drivers fight for special treatment. The final call lands with the Traffic Mobility Review Board.

On August 26, 2022, the council held a public debate on congestion pricing exemptions. The matter, titled 'Everyone’s Suddenly Open To Some Congestion Pricing Exemptions,' drew sharp lines. State Senator Leroy Comrie, once a hardliner against exemptions, now listens to public input. Assembly Member Robert Carroll backs limited carve-outs, saying, 'I think that there should be limited exemptions.' State Senator Andrew Gounardes stresses, 'Obviously we want them to be as limited as possible.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine pushes for toll credits and taxi exemptions. Advocacy groups warn against broad carve-outs. The Traffic Mobility Review Board will decide after federal review. The debate centers on who pays and who gets a pass, while the safety of people outside cars hangs in the balance.

• Everyone’s Suddenly Open To Some Congestion Pricing Exemptions, streetsblog.org, Published 2022-08-26

Four SUVs collided in a chain reaction on Cross Island Parkway. The crash involved rear-end impacts. A 64-year-old female driver suffered chest contusions. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, four sport utility vehicles traveling southbound on Cross Island Parkway collided in a chain reaction. The impact points ranged from rear bumpers to front ends, indicating multiple rear-end collisions. A 64-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining chest contusions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors, highlighting errors in maintaining safe distance and focus. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash caused damage primarily to the front and rear bumpers of the involved vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550537 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

State authorities greenlit Governor Hochul’s Penn Station overhaul. The plan promises new towers, apartments, and a $7 billion station revamp. Senator Leroy Comrie backed the initial funding deal but demands federal support for future phases. Critics warn of secrecy and developer giveaways.

On July 27, 2022, the state’s Public Authorities Control Board approved Governor Kathy Hochul’s Penn Station redevelopment plan. The project, described as a 'once-in-a-generation opportunity,' includes 18 million square feet of new office towers, 1,800 apartments, a $7 billion station upgrade, and promises of walkable streets and bike lanes. State Senator Leroy Comrie, representing District 14, voted for the initial PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) agreement but pledged not to support future deals without federal funding and approvals. The plan faces criticism from watchdogs and officials like State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s office, who called for a delay due to limited financial details. Reinvent Albany slammed the process for lacking transparency and questioned the reliance on developer tax breaks. The redevelopment’s impact on vulnerable road users remains unassessed.

• State oversight body approves Hochul’s Penn Station redevelopment, amny.com, Published 2022-07-27

Two sedans crashed on Queens’ 120 Avenue. A six-year-old girl in the rear seat suffered a head abrasion. The impact hit the right rear bumper of one car and the front center of the other. Unsafe speed caused the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 120 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a Honda traveling north and a Chevrolet traveling west. A six-year-old female occupant, seated in the middle rear seat and restrained by a lap belt, sustained a head abrasion but was conscious. The point of impact was the right rear bumper of the Honda and the center front end of the Chevrolet. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The child was not ejected and wore a lap belt. The collision caused injury to a vulnerable passenger, highlighting the dangers of speeding in vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543492 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

State Sen. Leroy Comrie drew a hard line. No exemptions for Manhattan’s congestion tolls. He stood firm as others called for carve-outs. His stance means every car pays. No relief for drivers. The city’s most vulnerable stay in the crosshairs.

On June 29, 2022, State Senator Leroy Comrie made a public statement on congestion pricing exemptions. The matter, covered by nypost.com, centers on calls from Mayor Eric Adams for more exemptions to the Manhattan congestion tolls. Adams argued, 'there should be a level of exemptions... so that we’re not overburdening New Yorkers.' But Comrie rejected this, stating, 'I don’t think there should be any exemptions, and I’m going to continue to say that there should be no exemptions.' The congestion pricing plan, passed in 2019, already exempts emergency vehicles, vehicles carrying disabled New Yorkers, and low-income residents inside the zone. Comrie’s stance keeps the system strict. No new carve-outs. The Traffic Mobility Review Board may still consider more, but Comrie’s position is clear: every driver pays the toll, no exceptions.

• NYC Mayor Eric Adams calls for ‘exemptions’ to Manhattan congestion fees, nypost.com, Published 2022-06-29

A sedan traveling north struck a parked sedan on 223 Street in Queens. The driver of the moving vehicle, an 83-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and lost consciousness. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage. The driver was restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 2009 sedan traveling north on 223 Street rear-ended a parked 2022 sedan. The 83-year-old male driver of the moving vehicle was injured, suffering chest contusions and lost consciousness. The collision caused center front-end damage to the moving sedan and center back-end damage to the parked vehicle. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists no specific driver errors but notes the driver lost consciousness, which contributed to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538311 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-06-02

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-06-01

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-31

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-25

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-25

Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.

Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.

• File S 3897, Open States, Published 2022-05-25

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-25

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23