Feb 28 - Council bill would pay up to $1,000 for tips that help catch hit-and-run drivers who injure or kill. Police and city workers are barred from rewards. The measure targets unsolved crashes that leave victims behind.

Int 0143-2024, now in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced February 28, 2024. The bill states: 'establishing a reward for individuals who provide information leading to the apprehension, prosecution or conviction of a person who seriously injures or kills another individual in a hit-and-run accident.' Council Member Rita C. Joseph leads as primary sponsor, joined by Brooks-Powers, Narcisse, Vernikov, Louis, Bottcher, Hudson, Gennaro, and Williams. The bill excludes law enforcement and city employees from eligibility. The aim is to mobilize the public to help solve hit-and-run cases, many of which remain unsolved, and bring justice for victims.

• File Int 0143-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.

Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.

• File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council demands notice before city cuts lanes or parking. Moya’s bill forces DOT to warn and hear out locals. Streets change slower. Danger lingers for those on foot and bike.

Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, it requires the Department of Transportation to give notice and seek comments from council members, community boards, and business groups before removing a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The bill’s matter title: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the measure. The bill slows street redesigns. It gives drivers and businesses more say, but leaves vulnerable road users waiting for safer streets.

• File Int 0322-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council moves to ban car dealers from clogging city streets with vehicles for sale or repair. Fines and impoundment loom. Streets clear. Danger drops for those on foot and bike.

Bill Int 0462-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to limiting the parking of motor vehicles by dealers,' targets car dealers who use public streets as showrooms or repair lots. Sponsored by Francisco P. Moya (primary), with Shahana K. Hanif, Lincoln Restler, and Sandra Ung as co-sponsors, the measure bans dealers from parking, storing, or maintaining vehicles on city streets except for emergencies. Placards are required for vehicles awaiting repair. Violators face fines and possible impoundment. Owners get a defense if ticketed while a dealer holds their car. The bill aims to reclaim public space and reduce hazards for vulnerable road users.

• File Int 0462-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council demands notice before city cuts lanes or parking. Moya’s bill forces DOT to warn and hear out locals. Streets change slower. Danger lingers for those on foot and bike.

Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, it requires the Department of Transportation to give notice and seek comments from council members, community boards, and business groups before removing a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The bill’s matter title: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the measure. The bill slows street redesigns. It gives drivers and businesses more say, but leaves vulnerable road users waiting for safer streets.

• File Int 0322-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.

Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.

• File Int 0322-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.

Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.

• File Int 0322-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 24 - A pick-up truck struck the rear of a sedan on Van Wyck Expressway. The impact injured a 43-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing back injuries and shock. Driver inattention and oversized vehicle contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Van Wyck Expressway at 10:00 AM. A pick-up truck, driven by a licensed male driver from New York, rear-ended a sedan traveling southbound. The sedan had two occupants, including a 43-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear who sustained back injuries and was in shock. The report cites driver errors including 'Oversized Vehicle' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pick-up truck was damaged at the center front end, while the sedan sustained damage at the center back end. The injured passenger was not ejected and had no visible complaints beyond the back injury. The report focuses on the truck driver's failure to maintain attention and the challenges posed by the oversized vehicle, with no contributing factors assigned to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704889 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 23 - SUV slammed into truck on Vanwyck Expressway. Driver hurt. Distraction behind the wheel. Metal twisted. Arm bruised. System failed to protect.

According to the police report, a southbound SUV rear-ended a box truck on Vanwyck Expressway in Queens at 9:00 AM. The SUV driver, a 29-year-old woman, suffered upper arm injuries and bruising. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV was damaged at the center back end; the truck at the center front. The injured driver was conscious, not ejected, and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. This crash shows the danger of distraction on busy city roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705441 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 15 - A bus backed unsafely on Grand Central Parkway. It struck an SUV head-on. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old woman, was trapped. She suffered fractures and dislocations. The crash left her conscious but badly hurt.

According to the police report, a bus was backing on Grand Central Parkway at 3:00 AM when it hit a westbound SUV. The SUV's driver, a 27-year-old woman, was trapped and suffered injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Illnes' as contributing factors. The bus struck the SUV at the center front end. No contributing factors related to the victim were listed. This crash highlights the danger of unsafe backing by large vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703594 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 13 - Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

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

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

Feb 8 - Council moves to hike fines for riding bikes, e-bikes, and scooters on city sidewalks. The bill targets sidewalk riding with stiffer penalties. No mention of street safety or driver accountability.

Bill Int 0037-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since February 8, 2024. The measure, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...increasing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, bicycle with electric assist, or electric scooter on the sidewalk,' seeks to raise fines for sidewalk riding. Council Members Stevens (primary), Gennaro, Ung, Brewer, Brannan, and Morano sponsor the bill. The action: referral to committee. The summary states, 'This bill would increase each of the existing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, a bicycle with electric assist (commonly referred to as an “e-bike”), or an electric scooter on the sidewalk.' No safety analyst assessment is available. The bill focuses on penalties, not on street design or driver behavior.

• File Int 0037-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-08

Jan 30 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

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

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

Jan 15 - A taxi driver, distracted and inattentive, rear-ended a sedan on Grand Central Parkway. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old woman, suffered knee and leg injuries. Impact crushed metal. System failed her.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Grand Central Parkway struck the rear of a sedan, also heading east, just before 1 a.m. The sedan’s driver, a 33-year-old woman, was injured in the knees and lower legs and went into shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as contributing factors for the taxi. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness. No evidence of victim fault appears in the report. The crash underscores driver distraction and poor vehicle maintenance as central causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695447 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 12 - On Van Wyck Expressway, two sedans collided in the night. Metal tore, glass scattered. An 82-year-old man bled from the face, seatbelt digging in. The Mercedes struck hard, the Hyundai’s rear crushed. The cold road bore witness.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Van Wyck Expressway near Council District 24 at 12:15 a.m. The incident involved a Mercedes and a Hyundai, both traveling north. The Mercedes, registered in New Jersey and driven by a Florida-licensed male, was 'changing lanes' before impact, while the Hyundai was 'going straight ahead.' The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The Hyundai’s left rear bumper was struck by the Mercedes’ right front bumper. An 82-year-old male driver, belted in, suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane changes and unsafe speeds, as detailed in the official account.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694308 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 30 - A 55-year-old male passenger suffered facial injuries in a crash on Grand Central Parkway. The driver was distracted and under the influence of alcohol. The impact was severe, causing significant damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male passenger was injured in a crash involving a sedan and a sport utility vehicle on Grand Central Parkway. The passenger sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The driver of the sedan was cited for alcohol involvement and driver inattention/distraction. The vehicles collided with significant force, resulting in damage to the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the SUV. No ejection occurred, and the passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691115 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 28 - A crash on Grand Central Parkway injured four occupants. A taxi and two sedans collided. The impact was severe. Victims suffered neck and chest injuries. All were wearing seatbelts.

On December 28, 2023, a multi-vehicle crash on Grand Central Parkway resulted in injuries to four occupants. According to the police report, the vehicles involved were a taxi and two sedans. The injuries included neck and chest trauma. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. All occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses. No fatalities were reported, but the severity of the injuries highlights the dangers present on the road.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691455 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 28 - NYPD and DOT flood streets for New Year’s. Cops target drunk, reckless drivers. Speed cameras snap violators. Senator John Liu backs tougher laws. City pushes to lower legal blood alcohol limit. The goal: fewer deaths, less carnage, safer streets.

On December 28, 2023, New York City launched an aggressive drunk driving enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend. The effort, led by the NYPD and Department of Transportation, aims to keep inebriated motorists off the roads. Senator John Liu, representing District 16, publicly supported the crackdown and advocated for lowering the legal blood alcohol limit from .08 to .05. The campaign includes increased police patrols and active speed cameras. The official matter summary states: 'Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend.' Liu said, 'Cracking down on drunk driving, which continues to destroy lives and families, is the right focus as New Year's approaches.' The DOT notes fatalities from drunk driving have risen nearly 30% in recent years. City lawmakers back state legislation to reduce the DWI threshold, aiming to save lives and protect vulnerable road users.

• Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend, amny.com, Published 2023-12-28

Nov 29 - Four vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway. Three SUVs and one sedan struck each other head-on and rear-end. A 34-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The crash left him in shock, restrained by lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Grand Central Parkway involving three SUVs and one sedan, all traveling westbound. The vehicles impacted each other front-to-front and rear-end. A 34-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining upper arm and shoulder injuries and experiencing shock. He was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver, with no clear driver errors identified. The crash caused damage to the front and rear sections of the vehicles involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683314 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 26 - A 29-year-old male passenger was injured when a Jeep sedan overturned on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The passenger, unconscious with neck injuries, was secured by a lap belt and harness. The vehicle was demolished in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2017 Jeep sedan traveling north on Roosevelt Avenue overturned, causing severe damage to the vehicle. A 29-year-old male occupant seated in the middle rear seat was injured, suffering neck trauma and losing consciousness. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The passenger was not ejected and complained of pain and nausea. The crash left the vehicle demolished, highlighting the violent impact of the overturn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682842 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19