Staten Island Streets Are Killing Us—Who Will Stop the Bloodshed?

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842330 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 29 - The driver of an SUV turned right on Hylan Blvd and collided with a southbound motorcycle. The 25-year-old rider was injured. Multiple occupants rode in the SUV, including a child.

The driver of an SUV making a right turn from Hylan Blvd at Hamden Ave collided with a southbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 25-year-old man, suffered whole-body injuries and complained of pain and nausea. Multiple occupants rode in the SUV — three people, including a young child — and were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, “contributing factors” were listed as Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Police recorded right-front damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the motorcycle. The listed driver errors placed the turning SUV into the rider’s path.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838415 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 23 - Two sedans ran a traffic signal and collided at Midland Ave and Edison St. Metal slammed. A 19-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police and medics responded.

Two sedans collided at Midland Ave and Edison St in Staten Island. A 19-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded, Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded for both drivers and listed "Other Vehicular" as a secondary factor for the injured driver. The crash involved a southbound 1997 Buick with right-front-bumper damage and a westbound 2024 Honda with center-front-end damage. Both drivers were recorded as going straight at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837656 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 18 - A driver making a left turn on Seaver Ave hit a man in the roadway. The 38-year-old suffered a back contusion. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified." The car showed center front damage.

A driver of a 2021 Toyota sedan making a left turn on Seaver Ave struck a person in the roadway and injured a 38-year-old man, who sustained a back contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified." The vehicle showed center front-end damage; the report records the pre-crash action as "Making Left Turn." No specific driver errors are recorded in the dataset. The report lists the injured party as age 38 with a complaint of contusion to the back. Beyond the recorded facts, the report offers no named contributing causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836246 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 13 - The driver of an SUV hit a 35-year-old woman on Hylan near Hunter. She suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and went into shock. The SUV showed front-end damage. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'

A 35-year-old woman was struck and injured when the driver of an SUV hit her on Hylan Boulevard near Hunter Avenue. She suffered injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. According to the police report, the vehicle's pre-crash action was recorded as "Going Straight Ahead" and the point of impact and damage as "Center Front End." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are enumerated in the report. The driver is recorded as a licensed female, southbound in the SUV with one occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835273 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.

"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo

On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.

• ‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-08-04

Jul 29 - A sedan driver hit a five-year-old boy on a bicycle on Hylan Blvd. The child suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and abrasions and was in shock. The 61-year-old driver reported chest pain and shock.

The driver of a sedan hit a five-year-old boy riding a bicycle on Hylan Blvd near Bedford Ave in Staten Island. The child suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot, with abrasions and shock. The 61-year-old male driver reported chest pain and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" were listed as contributing factors. Police recorded no ejections. The bike was traveling east; the sedan was traveling north. Reported damage included the sedan's left rear quarter panel and the bike's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831563 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 10 - The driver of a bus fell asleep and rear-ended a stopped Freightliner on Hylan Blvd at Lincoln Ave. Two drivers suffered whiplash and chest or back injuries. Police listed driver fatigue.

On Hylan Blvd at Lincoln Ave the driver of a bus rear-ended a stopped Freightliner truck. Two drivers were injured. The 51-year-old driver reported whiplash and a back injury. The 34-year-old driver reported whiplash and chest trauma. According to the police report, the bus driver 'fell asleep.' Police listed 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. The bus was going straight; the truck was stopped in traffic. Point of impact was the bus's center front and the truck's center back end. Both vehicles had front and rear damage. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826563 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Jun 23 - Eleven city lawmakers voted no on speed cameras. Their votes keep streets exposed. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a shield. Reckless drivers win. The city’s most basic defense—rejected. The toll will be measured in blood, not words.

On June 13 and June 17, 2025, the New York State Senate and Assembly voted on reauthorizing New York City's school zone speed camera program. The Senate passed the measure 38-21; three city senators—Stephen Chan, Andrew Lanza, Jessica Scarcella-Spanton—voted no. The Assembly passed it 110-31, with nine city lawmakers—Alec Brook-Krasny, Lester Chang, Simcha Eichenstein, Michael Novakhov, Stacey Pheffer Amato, Sam Pirozzolo, Michael Reilly, David Weprin, Kalman Yeger—opposing. The Streetsblog NYC article, 'Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program,' quotes lawmakers dismissing speed cameras as revenue grabs or burdens. The safety analyst notes: 'The event text does not describe a specific policy or legislative action, so no direct safety impact on pedestrians and cyclists can be assessed.' Still, the votes signal disregard for proven tools that protect those outside cars.

• Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23

Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17

Jun 16 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.

• File S 7785, Open States, Published 2025-06-16

Jun 16 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 7678, Open States, Published 2025-06-16

Jun 13 - A sedan veered off Richmond Rd. The driver lost consciousness and crashed. One man suffered a head injury. Police cite driver fell asleep at the wheel.

A sedan crashed on Richmond Rd near Adams Ave in Staten Island. The 71-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Another occupant was also hurt. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep' and 'lost consciousness' before the crash. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the main contributing factor. No safety equipment was used by the driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821111 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 13 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-13

Jun 13 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.

• File S 5677, Open States, Published 2025-06-13

Jun 13 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.

• File S 6815, Open States, Published 2025-06-13

Jun 12 - Sanitation crews crushed hundreds of mopeds and e-bikes on Staten Island. Smoke rose as batteries burned. Officials called it a crackdown on unregistered vehicles. A Citi Bike was smashed too. The mayor watched. No word on why it was there.

Gothamist reported on June 12, 2025, that New York City officials destroyed around 200 unregistered mopeds and e-bikes at a Staten Island sanitation facility. Mayor Eric Adams said over 100,000 'ghost vehicles' have been seized since 2022, including cars with fake or missing plates. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated, 'This morning is not just about crushing mopeds. It is about crushing the criminal activity and quality of life activities that come with them.' The crackdown targets vehicles often used by delivery workers but also linked by officials to traffic violations and other offenses. A Citi Bike was destroyed among the pile, though officials did not explain why. The event highlighted ongoing enforcement actions and raised questions about policy impacts on vulnerable road users.

• City Destroys Mopeds, E-Bikes En Masse, Gothamist, Published 2025-06-12

Jun 12 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.

• File S 5677, Open States, Published 2025-06-12

Jun 12 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.

• File S 5677, Open States, Published 2025-06-12