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 1
▸ Crush Injuries 1
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Lacerations 1
▸ Concussion 1
▸ Whiplash 34
▸ Contusion/Bruise 27
▸ Abrasion 17
▸ Pain/Nausea 5
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.
ClosePreventable Speeding in Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights School Zones
About 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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Blood on the Hills: Cars Kill, Leaders Look Away
Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 17, 2025
The Numbers Don’t Lie
One dead. Three seriously hurt. Four hundred sixty-three injured. These are not numbers from a war zone. They are the toll of traffic violence in Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights since 2022. The dead do not come back. The injured carry scars. In the last year alone, 148 people were hurt in 262 crashes. One lost a limb. One never made it home.
The Human Cost
A 69-year-old man was killed by a bus on Platinum Avenue. He was crossing, not at an intersection. The bus turned left. The man died where he fell. No warning, no second chance. Data from NYC Open Data confirms the toll.
A 39-year-old man lost his leg to a truck on Sparkhill Avenue. He was working in the road. The truck slowed, but not enough. The street did not forgive. The NYC Open Data record is clear.
Leadership: Action and Silence
Local leaders have watched the blood run. They have also acted, but not always for the most vulnerable. In June 2025, Mayor Eric Adams stood in Staten Island and watched a bulldozer crush 200 illegal mopeds. He said New Yorkers have strong feelings about illegal mopeds and scooters, because we hear it all the time, especially when they are driving the wrong way down streets or sidewalks or in the dark without lights. The city links these vehicles to crime and fear, but the crackdown swept up delivery workers and even a Citi Bike. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said this morning is not just about crushing mopeds. It is about crushing the criminal activity and quality of life activities that come with them.
But the numbers show the main killers are still cars, trucks, and buses. The city can lower speed limits. It can redesign streets. It can protect the people who walk and ride. It has not done enough.
What Comes Next
No more waiting. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Tell them to lower speed limits, redesign deadly streets, and protect the vulnerable. Demand action before another name becomes a number. Take action now.
Citations
▸ Citations
- City Crushes Illegal Mopeds In Staten Island, amny, Published 2025-06-12
- City Crushes Illegal Mopeds In Staten Island, amny, Published 2025-06-12
- City Destroys Mopeds, E-Bikes En Masse, Gothamist, Published 2025-06-12
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814199 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17
- E-Scooter Kills Pedestrian On Staten Island, New York Post, Published 2025-05-18
Other Representatives
District 63
2090 Victory Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10314
Room 531, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 50
130 Stuyvesant Place, 5th Floor, Staten Island, NY 10301
718-980-1017
250 Broadway, Suite 1553, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6965
District 24
3845 Richmond Ave. Suite 2A, Staten Island, NY 10312
Room 413, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights sits in Staten Island, Precinct 122, District 50, AD 63, SD 24, Staten Island CB2.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights
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Rear-end crash injures passenger▸Aug 30 - Southbound sedans met metal on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill. One car’s nose to another’s tail. The passenger took the hit. Neck whipped. Staten Island felt the jolt. Police flagged following too closely and other vehicular factors.
Two southbound sedans collided on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill Road in Staten Island. One sedan struck the other from behind, injuring a 65-year-old front-seat passenger with whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” and “Following Too Closely.” The lead vehicle showed center back-end damage; the trailing car showed center front-end damage. Drivers, both male, reported no specified injuries. The data points to driver error: following too closely. “Other Vehicular” was also cited. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact fell hardest on the passenger, who bore the cost of a common rear-end crash on this corridor.
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Parked sedan struck on Gannon Avenue▸Aug 29 - A parked sedan took a hit on S Gannon Ave near Perry. Metal buckled at the left front. A woman driver was injured, conscious, bruised in the head. Another occupant listed with unspecified status. Staten Island street, another car’s force, and no answers why.
A parked sedan on S Gannon Ave at Perry Ave in Staten Island was struck, crumpling the left front quarter panel. One woman driver, age 42, was injured with a head contusion and was conscious. Another occupant was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the involved sedan was parked and the other vehicle was unspecified. The report lists no contributing factors, offering no stated driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. The impact location and parked status point to a driver striking a standing car, but the report does not identify a cause.
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Unlicensed SUV slams turning Honda▸Aug 26 - Two SUVs met on S Gannon. A Jeep going north plowed into a Honda turning right. Rear seats took the blow. A woman bled from the head. A toddler was hurt. Another passenger bruised. Police cite distraction. The danger was routine, and preventable.
Two SUVs collided at S Gannon Ave and Gansevoort Blvd on Staten Island. A northbound Jeep hit the back of an eastbound Honda that was making a right turn. A female rear passenger suffered a head injury, a 2-year-old rear passenger was injured, and another rear passenger had a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The northbound Jeep’s driver was unlicensed. Driver errors included distraction and operating without a license. Only after those failures does the report note passenger equipment, including a child restraint for the injured toddler.
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Rear-end chain on Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 18 - Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead and pushed it into the one in front. A 49-year-old man suffered whiplash and back pain. Police cited tailgating; one driver was unlicensed.
Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead, transferring damage through the line. A 49-year-old male driver was injured, reporting whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report also lists "Brakes Defective" for the injured driver and notes an unlicensed driver among the involved motorists. Police recorded a rear-end chain with center front-end and center back-end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash data names following too closely and defective brakes as the driver errors in this incident.
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Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸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.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
1
Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on Manor Road▸Aug 1 - A driver hit a bicyclist on Manor Road at Rockland Ave. The 40-year-old man was ejected and left with abrasions to his arm. He remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver of a MERZ car/SUV was going straight and hit a bicyclist who was also going straight on Manor Road at Rockland Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm and hand. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded the bicyclist as injured. The report does not list other contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Teen Motorcyclist Hits Parked SUV▸Jul 29 - A 17-year-old driving a motorcycle hit a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. A 16-year-old passenger was hurt. Both suffered head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.
A 17-year-old unlicensed male drove a motorcycle east on Willowbrook Road and hit the back of a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. He carried a 16-year-old male passenger. Both teens suffered head contusions. The SUV was parked and unoccupied. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Police list the driver as unlicensed. Impact ran to the motorcycle's front and the SUV's rear. Both were conscious. No other injuries were reported.
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Driver in Nissan Hits Parked Toyota, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Bradley Ave. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain. A young female passenger suffered a knee and lower‑leg contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The parked Toyota took damage to its left rear; the moving Nissan hit at its right front.
A moving Nissan struck the left rear quarter of a parked Toyota on Bradley Avenue. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain and a young female front passenger suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded damage to the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the Nissan's right front quarter panel. The report also notes injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians were involved. The data does not list other contributing factors or sequence details.
23
SUV Driver Injured on Staten Island Expressway▸Jul 23 - A 62-year-old man driving an SUV on the Staten Island Expressway was injured when his vehicle's right front bumper was struck. Police recorded "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." He complained of chest pain and remained conscious.
The driver of an SUV, 62, was injured when the vehicle's right front bumper was struck while traveling east on the Staten Island Expressway. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The driver sustained a chest injury and was conscious at the scene. Police listed no pedestrians or cyclists involved. The report records the contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and lists no other driver errors or additional contributing factors in the report.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Rockland Avenue▸Jul 3 - Two cars met on Rockland Avenue. Both drivers distracted. One woman hurt, pain in her abdomen. Metal untouched, but bodies not spared.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on Rockland Avenue at Forest Hill Road. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One woman, age 35, suffered abdominal injuries and whiplash. Three others, including another driver and two passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported, but the impact left its mark on the people inside.
30Int 0857-2024
Carr votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
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Lanza Opposes Safety-Boosting Speed Camera Program Reauthorization▸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.
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Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-23
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Pirozzolo Criticizes Safety Boosting Speed Camera Program▸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.
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Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-23
21
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Injures Two on Clove Road▸Jun 21 - Two SUVs collided on Clove Road. A driver fell asleep. Two people hurt. One suffered neck whiplash. Another, back pain. Impact struck hard. Sleep behind the wheel left pain and chaos.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Clove Road at Emerson Drive, Staten Island. According to the police report, a driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Five people were involved. Two were injured: a 53-year-old woman suffered neck whiplash, and a 43-year-old man had back pain. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose alertness behind the wheel.
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Improper Lane Change Injures Motorcyclist on Expressway▸Jun 19 - A motorcycle and pick-up truck collided on the Staten Island Expressway. One man was left unconscious, his body fractured. Two children and three adults were also involved. The crash followed improper lane usage. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on the Staten Island Expressway involved a motorcycle and a pick-up truck. According to the police report, the collision occurred when one or more drivers engaged in 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The motorcycle driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious with fractures and dislocations. Two children, ages one and two, along with three adults, were also occupants in the vehicles. The pick-up truck was changing lanes before impact, while the motorcycle was going straight. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data.
17S 8344
Pirozzolo votes no, opposing safer school speed zones for children.▸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.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
17S 8344
Tannousis misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸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.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
16
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Injures Passengers on Meisner Ave▸Jun 16 - SUV veered on Meisner Ave after driver fell asleep. Three passengers, including a baby, suffered injuries. Metal, glass, shock. Streets do not forgive sleep.
A BMW SUV crashed on Meisner Ave at Rockland Ave in Staten Island. Three passengers, including a baby, were injured. According to the police report, the driver fell asleep at the wheel. The crash left one woman with injuries to her entire body and a baby with unknown injuries. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The impact struck the center front end of the vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
16S 7678
Pirozzolo votes no, opposing a bill that would improve school zone safety.▸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.
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File S 7678,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-16
16S 7785
Pirozzolo votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸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.
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File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-16
Aug 30 - Southbound sedans met metal on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill. One car’s nose to another’s tail. The passenger took the hit. Neck whipped. Staten Island felt the jolt. Police flagged following too closely and other vehicular factors.
Two southbound sedans collided on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill Road in Staten Island. One sedan struck the other from behind, injuring a 65-year-old front-seat passenger with whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” and “Following Too Closely.” The lead vehicle showed center back-end damage; the trailing car showed center front-end damage. Drivers, both male, reported no specified injuries. The data points to driver error: following too closely. “Other Vehicular” was also cited. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact fell hardest on the passenger, who bore the cost of a common rear-end crash on this corridor.
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Parked sedan struck on Gannon Avenue▸Aug 29 - A parked sedan took a hit on S Gannon Ave near Perry. Metal buckled at the left front. A woman driver was injured, conscious, bruised in the head. Another occupant listed with unspecified status. Staten Island street, another car’s force, and no answers why.
A parked sedan on S Gannon Ave at Perry Ave in Staten Island was struck, crumpling the left front quarter panel. One woman driver, age 42, was injured with a head contusion and was conscious. Another occupant was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the involved sedan was parked and the other vehicle was unspecified. The report lists no contributing factors, offering no stated driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. The impact location and parked status point to a driver striking a standing car, but the report does not identify a cause.
26
Unlicensed SUV slams turning Honda▸Aug 26 - Two SUVs met on S Gannon. A Jeep going north plowed into a Honda turning right. Rear seats took the blow. A woman bled from the head. A toddler was hurt. Another passenger bruised. Police cite distraction. The danger was routine, and preventable.
Two SUVs collided at S Gannon Ave and Gansevoort Blvd on Staten Island. A northbound Jeep hit the back of an eastbound Honda that was making a right turn. A female rear passenger suffered a head injury, a 2-year-old rear passenger was injured, and another rear passenger had a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The northbound Jeep’s driver was unlicensed. Driver errors included distraction and operating without a license. Only after those failures does the report note passenger equipment, including a child restraint for the injured toddler.
18
Rear-end chain on Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 18 - Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead and pushed it into the one in front. A 49-year-old man suffered whiplash and back pain. Police cited tailgating; one driver was unlicensed.
Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead, transferring damage through the line. A 49-year-old male driver was injured, reporting whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report also lists "Brakes Defective" for the injured driver and notes an unlicensed driver among the involved motorists. Police recorded a rear-end chain with center front-end and center back-end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash data names following too closely and defective brakes as the driver errors in this incident.
4
Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸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.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
1
Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on Manor Road▸Aug 1 - A driver hit a bicyclist on Manor Road at Rockland Ave. The 40-year-old man was ejected and left with abrasions to his arm. He remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver of a MERZ car/SUV was going straight and hit a bicyclist who was also going straight on Manor Road at Rockland Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm and hand. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded the bicyclist as injured. The report does not list other contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Teen Motorcyclist Hits Parked SUV▸Jul 29 - A 17-year-old driving a motorcycle hit a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. A 16-year-old passenger was hurt. Both suffered head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.
A 17-year-old unlicensed male drove a motorcycle east on Willowbrook Road and hit the back of a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. He carried a 16-year-old male passenger. Both teens suffered head contusions. The SUV was parked and unoccupied. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Police list the driver as unlicensed. Impact ran to the motorcycle's front and the SUV's rear. Both were conscious. No other injuries were reported.
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Driver in Nissan Hits Parked Toyota, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Bradley Ave. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain. A young female passenger suffered a knee and lower‑leg contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The parked Toyota took damage to its left rear; the moving Nissan hit at its right front.
A moving Nissan struck the left rear quarter of a parked Toyota on Bradley Avenue. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain and a young female front passenger suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded damage to the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the Nissan's right front quarter panel. The report also notes injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians were involved. The data does not list other contributing factors or sequence details.
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SUV Driver Injured on Staten Island Expressway▸Jul 23 - A 62-year-old man driving an SUV on the Staten Island Expressway was injured when his vehicle's right front bumper was struck. Police recorded "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." He complained of chest pain and remained conscious.
The driver of an SUV, 62, was injured when the vehicle's right front bumper was struck while traveling east on the Staten Island Expressway. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The driver sustained a chest injury and was conscious at the scene. Police listed no pedestrians or cyclists involved. The report records the contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and lists no other driver errors or additional contributing factors in the report.
3
Distracted Drivers Collide on Rockland Avenue▸Jul 3 - Two cars met on Rockland Avenue. Both drivers distracted. One woman hurt, pain in her abdomen. Metal untouched, but bodies not spared.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on Rockland Avenue at Forest Hill Road. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One woman, age 35, suffered abdominal injuries and whiplash. Three others, including another driver and two passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported, but the impact left its mark on the people inside.
30Int 0857-2024
Carr votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
23
Lanza Opposes Safety-Boosting Speed Camera Program Reauthorization▸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.
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Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-23
23
Pirozzolo Criticizes Safety Boosting Speed Camera Program▸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.
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Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-23
21
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Injures Two on Clove Road▸Jun 21 - Two SUVs collided on Clove Road. A driver fell asleep. Two people hurt. One suffered neck whiplash. Another, back pain. Impact struck hard. Sleep behind the wheel left pain and chaos.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Clove Road at Emerson Drive, Staten Island. According to the police report, a driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Five people were involved. Two were injured: a 53-year-old woman suffered neck whiplash, and a 43-year-old man had back pain. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose alertness behind the wheel.
19
Improper Lane Change Injures Motorcyclist on Expressway▸Jun 19 - A motorcycle and pick-up truck collided on the Staten Island Expressway. One man was left unconscious, his body fractured. Two children and three adults were also involved. The crash followed improper lane usage. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on the Staten Island Expressway involved a motorcycle and a pick-up truck. According to the police report, the collision occurred when one or more drivers engaged in 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The motorcycle driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious with fractures and dislocations. Two children, ages one and two, along with three adults, were also occupants in the vehicles. The pick-up truck was changing lanes before impact, while the motorcycle was going straight. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data.
17S 8344
Pirozzolo votes no, opposing safer school speed zones for children.▸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.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
17S 8344
Tannousis misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸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.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
16
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Injures Passengers on Meisner Ave▸Jun 16 - SUV veered on Meisner Ave after driver fell asleep. Three passengers, including a baby, suffered injuries. Metal, glass, shock. Streets do not forgive sleep.
A BMW SUV crashed on Meisner Ave at Rockland Ave in Staten Island. Three passengers, including a baby, were injured. According to the police report, the driver fell asleep at the wheel. The crash left one woman with injuries to her entire body and a baby with unknown injuries. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The impact struck the center front end of the vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
16S 7678
Pirozzolo votes no, opposing a bill that would improve school zone safety.▸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.
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File S 7678,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-16
16S 7785
Pirozzolo votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸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.
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File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-16
Aug 29 - A parked sedan took a hit on S Gannon Ave near Perry. Metal buckled at the left front. A woman driver was injured, conscious, bruised in the head. Another occupant listed with unspecified status. Staten Island street, another car’s force, and no answers why.
A parked sedan on S Gannon Ave at Perry Ave in Staten Island was struck, crumpling the left front quarter panel. One woman driver, age 42, was injured with a head contusion and was conscious. Another occupant was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the involved sedan was parked and the other vehicle was unspecified. The report lists no contributing factors, offering no stated driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. The impact location and parked status point to a driver striking a standing car, but the report does not identify a cause.
26
Unlicensed SUV slams turning Honda▸Aug 26 - Two SUVs met on S Gannon. A Jeep going north plowed into a Honda turning right. Rear seats took the blow. A woman bled from the head. A toddler was hurt. Another passenger bruised. Police cite distraction. The danger was routine, and preventable.
Two SUVs collided at S Gannon Ave and Gansevoort Blvd on Staten Island. A northbound Jeep hit the back of an eastbound Honda that was making a right turn. A female rear passenger suffered a head injury, a 2-year-old rear passenger was injured, and another rear passenger had a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The northbound Jeep’s driver was unlicensed. Driver errors included distraction and operating without a license. Only after those failures does the report note passenger equipment, including a child restraint for the injured toddler.
18
Rear-end chain on Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 18 - Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead and pushed it into the one in front. A 49-year-old man suffered whiplash and back pain. Police cited tailgating; one driver was unlicensed.
Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead, transferring damage through the line. A 49-year-old male driver was injured, reporting whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report also lists "Brakes Defective" for the injured driver and notes an unlicensed driver among the involved motorists. Police recorded a rear-end chain with center front-end and center back-end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash data names following too closely and defective brakes as the driver errors in this incident.
4
Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸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.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
1
Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on Manor Road▸Aug 1 - A driver hit a bicyclist on Manor Road at Rockland Ave. The 40-year-old man was ejected and left with abrasions to his arm. He remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver of a MERZ car/SUV was going straight and hit a bicyclist who was also going straight on Manor Road at Rockland Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm and hand. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded the bicyclist as injured. The report does not list other contributing factors.
29
Unlicensed Teen Motorcyclist Hits Parked SUV▸Jul 29 - A 17-year-old driving a motorcycle hit a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. A 16-year-old passenger was hurt. Both suffered head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.
A 17-year-old unlicensed male drove a motorcycle east on Willowbrook Road and hit the back of a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. He carried a 16-year-old male passenger. Both teens suffered head contusions. The SUV was parked and unoccupied. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Police list the driver as unlicensed. Impact ran to the motorcycle's front and the SUV's rear. Both were conscious. No other injuries were reported.
23
Driver in Nissan Hits Parked Toyota, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Bradley Ave. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain. A young female passenger suffered a knee and lower‑leg contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The parked Toyota took damage to its left rear; the moving Nissan hit at its right front.
A moving Nissan struck the left rear quarter of a parked Toyota on Bradley Avenue. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain and a young female front passenger suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded damage to the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the Nissan's right front quarter panel. The report also notes injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians were involved. The data does not list other contributing factors or sequence details.
23
SUV Driver Injured on Staten Island Expressway▸Jul 23 - A 62-year-old man driving an SUV on the Staten Island Expressway was injured when his vehicle's right front bumper was struck. Police recorded "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." He complained of chest pain and remained conscious.
The driver of an SUV, 62, was injured when the vehicle's right front bumper was struck while traveling east on the Staten Island Expressway. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The driver sustained a chest injury and was conscious at the scene. Police listed no pedestrians or cyclists involved. The report records the contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and lists no other driver errors or additional contributing factors in the report.
3
Distracted Drivers Collide on Rockland Avenue▸Jul 3 - Two cars met on Rockland Avenue. Both drivers distracted. One woman hurt, pain in her abdomen. Metal untouched, but bodies not spared.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on Rockland Avenue at Forest Hill Road. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One woman, age 35, suffered abdominal injuries and whiplash. Three others, including another driver and two passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported, but the impact left its mark on the people inside.
30Int 0857-2024
Carr votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
23
Lanza Opposes Safety-Boosting Speed Camera Program Reauthorization▸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.
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Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-23
23
Pirozzolo Criticizes Safety Boosting Speed Camera Program▸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.
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Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-23
21
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Injures Two on Clove Road▸Jun 21 - Two SUVs collided on Clove Road. A driver fell asleep. Two people hurt. One suffered neck whiplash. Another, back pain. Impact struck hard. Sleep behind the wheel left pain and chaos.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Clove Road at Emerson Drive, Staten Island. According to the police report, a driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Five people were involved. Two were injured: a 53-year-old woman suffered neck whiplash, and a 43-year-old man had back pain. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose alertness behind the wheel.
19
Improper Lane Change Injures Motorcyclist on Expressway▸Jun 19 - A motorcycle and pick-up truck collided on the Staten Island Expressway. One man was left unconscious, his body fractured. Two children and three adults were also involved. The crash followed improper lane usage. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on the Staten Island Expressway involved a motorcycle and a pick-up truck. According to the police report, the collision occurred when one or more drivers engaged in 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The motorcycle driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious with fractures and dislocations. Two children, ages one and two, along with three adults, were also occupants in the vehicles. The pick-up truck was changing lanes before impact, while the motorcycle was going straight. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data.
17S 8344
Pirozzolo votes no, opposing safer school speed zones for children.▸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.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
17S 8344
Tannousis misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸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.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
16
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Injures Passengers on Meisner Ave▸Jun 16 - SUV veered on Meisner Ave after driver fell asleep. Three passengers, including a baby, suffered injuries. Metal, glass, shock. Streets do not forgive sleep.
A BMW SUV crashed on Meisner Ave at Rockland Ave in Staten Island. Three passengers, including a baby, were injured. According to the police report, the driver fell asleep at the wheel. The crash left one woman with injuries to her entire body and a baby with unknown injuries. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The impact struck the center front end of the vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
16S 7678
Pirozzolo votes no, opposing a bill that would improve school zone safety.▸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.
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File S 7678,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-16
16S 7785
Pirozzolo votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸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.
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File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-16
Aug 26 - Two SUVs met on S Gannon. A Jeep going north plowed into a Honda turning right. Rear seats took the blow. A woman bled from the head. A toddler was hurt. Another passenger bruised. Police cite distraction. The danger was routine, and preventable.
Two SUVs collided at S Gannon Ave and Gansevoort Blvd on Staten Island. A northbound Jeep hit the back of an eastbound Honda that was making a right turn. A female rear passenger suffered a head injury, a 2-year-old rear passenger was injured, and another rear passenger had a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The northbound Jeep’s driver was unlicensed. Driver errors included distraction and operating without a license. Only after those failures does the report note passenger equipment, including a child restraint for the injured toddler.
18
Rear-end chain on Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 18 - Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead and pushed it into the one in front. A 49-year-old man suffered whiplash and back pain. Police cited tailgating; one driver was unlicensed.
Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead, transferring damage through the line. A 49-year-old male driver was injured, reporting whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report also lists "Brakes Defective" for the injured driver and notes an unlicensed driver among the involved motorists. Police recorded a rear-end chain with center front-end and center back-end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash data names following too closely and defective brakes as the driver errors in this incident.
4
Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸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.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
1
Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on Manor Road▸Aug 1 - A driver hit a bicyclist on Manor Road at Rockland Ave. The 40-year-old man was ejected and left with abrasions to his arm. He remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver of a MERZ car/SUV was going straight and hit a bicyclist who was also going straight on Manor Road at Rockland Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm and hand. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded the bicyclist as injured. The report does not list other contributing factors.
29
Unlicensed Teen Motorcyclist Hits Parked SUV▸Jul 29 - A 17-year-old driving a motorcycle hit a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. A 16-year-old passenger was hurt. Both suffered head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.
A 17-year-old unlicensed male drove a motorcycle east on Willowbrook Road and hit the back of a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. He carried a 16-year-old male passenger. Both teens suffered head contusions. The SUV was parked and unoccupied. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Police list the driver as unlicensed. Impact ran to the motorcycle's front and the SUV's rear. Both were conscious. No other injuries were reported.
23
Driver in Nissan Hits Parked Toyota, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Bradley Ave. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain. A young female passenger suffered a knee and lower‑leg contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The parked Toyota took damage to its left rear; the moving Nissan hit at its right front.
A moving Nissan struck the left rear quarter of a parked Toyota on Bradley Avenue. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain and a young female front passenger suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded damage to the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the Nissan's right front quarter panel. The report also notes injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians were involved. The data does not list other contributing factors or sequence details.
23
SUV Driver Injured on Staten Island Expressway▸Jul 23 - A 62-year-old man driving an SUV on the Staten Island Expressway was injured when his vehicle's right front bumper was struck. Police recorded "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." He complained of chest pain and remained conscious.
The driver of an SUV, 62, was injured when the vehicle's right front bumper was struck while traveling east on the Staten Island Expressway. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The driver sustained a chest injury and was conscious at the scene. Police listed no pedestrians or cyclists involved. The report records the contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and lists no other driver errors or additional contributing factors in the report.
3
Distracted Drivers Collide on Rockland Avenue▸Jul 3 - Two cars met on Rockland Avenue. Both drivers distracted. One woman hurt, pain in her abdomen. Metal untouched, but bodies not spared.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on Rockland Avenue at Forest Hill Road. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One woman, age 35, suffered abdominal injuries and whiplash. Three others, including another driver and two passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported, but the impact left its mark on the people inside.
30Int 0857-2024
Carr votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
23
Lanza Opposes Safety-Boosting Speed Camera Program Reauthorization▸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
23
Pirozzolo Criticizes Safety Boosting Speed Camera Program▸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
21
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Injures Two on Clove Road▸Jun 21 - Two SUVs collided on Clove Road. A driver fell asleep. Two people hurt. One suffered neck whiplash. Another, back pain. Impact struck hard. Sleep behind the wheel left pain and chaos.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Clove Road at Emerson Drive, Staten Island. According to the police report, a driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Five people were involved. Two were injured: a 53-year-old woman suffered neck whiplash, and a 43-year-old man had back pain. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose alertness behind the wheel.
19
Improper Lane Change Injures Motorcyclist on Expressway▸Jun 19 - A motorcycle and pick-up truck collided on the Staten Island Expressway. One man was left unconscious, his body fractured. Two children and three adults were also involved. The crash followed improper lane usage. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on the Staten Island Expressway involved a motorcycle and a pick-up truck. According to the police report, the collision occurred when one or more drivers engaged in 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The motorcycle driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious with fractures and dislocations. Two children, ages one and two, along with three adults, were also occupants in the vehicles. The pick-up truck was changing lanes before impact, while the motorcycle was going straight. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data.
17S 8344
Pirozzolo votes no, opposing safer school speed zones for children.▸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.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
17S 8344
Tannousis misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸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
16
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Injures Passengers on Meisner Ave▸Jun 16 - SUV veered on Meisner Ave after driver fell asleep. Three passengers, including a baby, suffered injuries. Metal, glass, shock. Streets do not forgive sleep.
A BMW SUV crashed on Meisner Ave at Rockland Ave in Staten Island. Three passengers, including a baby, were injured. According to the police report, the driver fell asleep at the wheel. The crash left one woman with injuries to her entire body and a baby with unknown injuries. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The impact struck the center front end of the vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
16S 7678
Pirozzolo votes no, opposing a bill that would improve school zone safety.▸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
16S 7785
Pirozzolo votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸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
Aug 18 - Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead and pushed it into the one in front. A 49-year-old man suffered whiplash and back pain. Police cited tailgating; one driver was unlicensed.
Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead, transferring damage through the line. A 49-year-old male driver was injured, reporting whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report also lists "Brakes Defective" for the injured driver and notes an unlicensed driver among the involved motorists. Police recorded a rear-end chain with center front-end and center back-end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash data names following too closely and defective brakes as the driver errors in this incident.
4
Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸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
1
Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on Manor Road▸Aug 1 - A driver hit a bicyclist on Manor Road at Rockland Ave. The 40-year-old man was ejected and left with abrasions to his arm. He remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver of a MERZ car/SUV was going straight and hit a bicyclist who was also going straight on Manor Road at Rockland Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm and hand. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded the bicyclist as injured. The report does not list other contributing factors.
29
Unlicensed Teen Motorcyclist Hits Parked SUV▸Jul 29 - A 17-year-old driving a motorcycle hit a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. A 16-year-old passenger was hurt. Both suffered head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.
A 17-year-old unlicensed male drove a motorcycle east on Willowbrook Road and hit the back of a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. He carried a 16-year-old male passenger. Both teens suffered head contusions. The SUV was parked and unoccupied. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Police list the driver as unlicensed. Impact ran to the motorcycle's front and the SUV's rear. Both were conscious. No other injuries were reported.
23
Driver in Nissan Hits Parked Toyota, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Bradley Ave. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain. A young female passenger suffered a knee and lower‑leg contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The parked Toyota took damage to its left rear; the moving Nissan hit at its right front.
A moving Nissan struck the left rear quarter of a parked Toyota on Bradley Avenue. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain and a young female front passenger suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded damage to the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the Nissan's right front quarter panel. The report also notes injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians were involved. The data does not list other contributing factors or sequence details.
23
SUV Driver Injured on Staten Island Expressway▸Jul 23 - A 62-year-old man driving an SUV on the Staten Island Expressway was injured when his vehicle's right front bumper was struck. Police recorded "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." He complained of chest pain and remained conscious.
The driver of an SUV, 62, was injured when the vehicle's right front bumper was struck while traveling east on the Staten Island Expressway. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The driver sustained a chest injury and was conscious at the scene. Police listed no pedestrians or cyclists involved. The report records the contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and lists no other driver errors or additional contributing factors in the report.
3
Distracted Drivers Collide on Rockland Avenue▸Jul 3 - Two cars met on Rockland Avenue. Both drivers distracted. One woman hurt, pain in her abdomen. Metal untouched, but bodies not spared.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on Rockland Avenue at Forest Hill Road. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One woman, age 35, suffered abdominal injuries and whiplash. Three others, including another driver and two passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported, but the impact left its mark on the people inside.
30Int 0857-2024
Carr votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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
23
Lanza Opposes Safety-Boosting Speed Camera Program Reauthorization▸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
23
Pirozzolo Criticizes Safety Boosting Speed Camera Program▸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
21
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Injures Two on Clove Road▸Jun 21 - Two SUVs collided on Clove Road. A driver fell asleep. Two people hurt. One suffered neck whiplash. Another, back pain. Impact struck hard. Sleep behind the wheel left pain and chaos.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Clove Road at Emerson Drive, Staten Island. According to the police report, a driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Five people were involved. Two were injured: a 53-year-old woman suffered neck whiplash, and a 43-year-old man had back pain. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose alertness behind the wheel.
19
Improper Lane Change Injures Motorcyclist on Expressway▸Jun 19 - A motorcycle and pick-up truck collided on the Staten Island Expressway. One man was left unconscious, his body fractured. Two children and three adults were also involved. The crash followed improper lane usage. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on the Staten Island Expressway involved a motorcycle and a pick-up truck. According to the police report, the collision occurred when one or more drivers engaged in 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The motorcycle driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious with fractures and dislocations. Two children, ages one and two, along with three adults, were also occupants in the vehicles. The pick-up truck was changing lanes before impact, while the motorcycle was going straight. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data.
17S 8344
Pirozzolo votes no, opposing safer school speed zones for children.▸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
17S 8344
Tannousis misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸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
16
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Injures Passengers on Meisner Ave▸Jun 16 - SUV veered on Meisner Ave after driver fell asleep. Three passengers, including a baby, suffered injuries. Metal, glass, shock. Streets do not forgive sleep.
A BMW SUV crashed on Meisner Ave at Rockland Ave in Staten Island. Three passengers, including a baby, were injured. According to the police report, the driver fell asleep at the wheel. The crash left one woman with injuries to her entire body and a baby with unknown injuries. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The impact struck the center front end of the vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
16S 7678
Pirozzolo votes no, opposing a bill that would improve school zone safety.▸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
16S 7785
Pirozzolo votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸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
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
1
Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on Manor Road▸Aug 1 - A driver hit a bicyclist on Manor Road at Rockland Ave. The 40-year-old man was ejected and left with abrasions to his arm. He remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver of a MERZ car/SUV was going straight and hit a bicyclist who was also going straight on Manor Road at Rockland Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm and hand. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded the bicyclist as injured. The report does not list other contributing factors.
29
Unlicensed Teen Motorcyclist Hits Parked SUV▸Jul 29 - A 17-year-old driving a motorcycle hit a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. A 16-year-old passenger was hurt. Both suffered head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.
A 17-year-old unlicensed male drove a motorcycle east on Willowbrook Road and hit the back of a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. He carried a 16-year-old male passenger. Both teens suffered head contusions. The SUV was parked and unoccupied. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Police list the driver as unlicensed. Impact ran to the motorcycle's front and the SUV's rear. Both were conscious. No other injuries were reported.
23
Driver in Nissan Hits Parked Toyota, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Bradley Ave. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain. A young female passenger suffered a knee and lower‑leg contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The parked Toyota took damage to its left rear; the moving Nissan hit at its right front.
A moving Nissan struck the left rear quarter of a parked Toyota on Bradley Avenue. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain and a young female front passenger suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded damage to the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the Nissan's right front quarter panel. The report also notes injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians were involved. The data does not list other contributing factors or sequence details.
23
SUV Driver Injured on Staten Island Expressway▸Jul 23 - A 62-year-old man driving an SUV on the Staten Island Expressway was injured when his vehicle's right front bumper was struck. Police recorded "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." He complained of chest pain and remained conscious.
The driver of an SUV, 62, was injured when the vehicle's right front bumper was struck while traveling east on the Staten Island Expressway. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The driver sustained a chest injury and was conscious at the scene. Police listed no pedestrians or cyclists involved. The report records the contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and lists no other driver errors or additional contributing factors in the report.
3
Distracted Drivers Collide on Rockland Avenue▸Jul 3 - Two cars met on Rockland Avenue. Both drivers distracted. One woman hurt, pain in her abdomen. Metal untouched, but bodies not spared.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on Rockland Avenue at Forest Hill Road. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One woman, age 35, suffered abdominal injuries and whiplash. Three others, including another driver and two passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported, but the impact left its mark on the people inside.
30Int 0857-2024
Carr votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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
23
Lanza Opposes Safety-Boosting Speed Camera Program Reauthorization▸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
23
Pirozzolo Criticizes Safety Boosting Speed Camera Program▸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.
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Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-23
21
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Injures Two on Clove Road▸Jun 21 - Two SUVs collided on Clove Road. A driver fell asleep. Two people hurt. One suffered neck whiplash. Another, back pain. Impact struck hard. Sleep behind the wheel left pain and chaos.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Clove Road at Emerson Drive, Staten Island. According to the police report, a driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Five people were involved. Two were injured: a 53-year-old woman suffered neck whiplash, and a 43-year-old man had back pain. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose alertness behind the wheel.
19
Improper Lane Change Injures Motorcyclist on Expressway▸Jun 19 - A motorcycle and pick-up truck collided on the Staten Island Expressway. One man was left unconscious, his body fractured. Two children and three adults were also involved. The crash followed improper lane usage. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on the Staten Island Expressway involved a motorcycle and a pick-up truck. According to the police report, the collision occurred when one or more drivers engaged in 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The motorcycle driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious with fractures and dislocations. Two children, ages one and two, along with three adults, were also occupants in the vehicles. The pick-up truck was changing lanes before impact, while the motorcycle was going straight. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data.
17S 8344
Pirozzolo votes no, opposing safer school speed zones for children.▸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.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
17S 8344
Tannousis misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸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.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
16
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Injures Passengers on Meisner Ave▸Jun 16 - SUV veered on Meisner Ave after driver fell asleep. Three passengers, including a baby, suffered injuries. Metal, glass, shock. Streets do not forgive sleep.
A BMW SUV crashed on Meisner Ave at Rockland Ave in Staten Island. Three passengers, including a baby, were injured. According to the police report, the driver fell asleep at the wheel. The crash left one woman with injuries to her entire body and a baby with unknown injuries. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The impact struck the center front end of the vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
16S 7678
Pirozzolo votes no, opposing a bill that would improve school zone safety.▸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.
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File S 7678,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-16
16S 7785
Pirozzolo votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸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.
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File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-16
Aug 1 - A driver hit a bicyclist on Manor Road at Rockland Ave. The 40-year-old man was ejected and left with abrasions to his arm. He remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver of a MERZ car/SUV was going straight and hit a bicyclist who was also going straight on Manor Road at Rockland Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm and hand. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded the bicyclist as injured. The report does not list other contributing factors.
29
Unlicensed Teen Motorcyclist Hits Parked SUV▸Jul 29 - A 17-year-old driving a motorcycle hit a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. A 16-year-old passenger was hurt. Both suffered head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.
A 17-year-old unlicensed male drove a motorcycle east on Willowbrook Road and hit the back of a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. He carried a 16-year-old male passenger. Both teens suffered head contusions. The SUV was parked and unoccupied. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Police list the driver as unlicensed. Impact ran to the motorcycle's front and the SUV's rear. Both were conscious. No other injuries were reported.
23
Driver in Nissan Hits Parked Toyota, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Bradley Ave. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain. A young female passenger suffered a knee and lower‑leg contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The parked Toyota took damage to its left rear; the moving Nissan hit at its right front.
A moving Nissan struck the left rear quarter of a parked Toyota on Bradley Avenue. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain and a young female front passenger suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded damage to the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the Nissan's right front quarter panel. The report also notes injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians were involved. The data does not list other contributing factors or sequence details.
23
SUV Driver Injured on Staten Island Expressway▸Jul 23 - A 62-year-old man driving an SUV on the Staten Island Expressway was injured when his vehicle's right front bumper was struck. Police recorded "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." He complained of chest pain and remained conscious.
The driver of an SUV, 62, was injured when the vehicle's right front bumper was struck while traveling east on the Staten Island Expressway. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The driver sustained a chest injury and was conscious at the scene. Police listed no pedestrians or cyclists involved. The report records the contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and lists no other driver errors or additional contributing factors in the report.
3
Distracted Drivers Collide on Rockland Avenue▸Jul 3 - Two cars met on Rockland Avenue. Both drivers distracted. One woman hurt, pain in her abdomen. Metal untouched, but bodies not spared.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on Rockland Avenue at Forest Hill Road. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One woman, age 35, suffered abdominal injuries and whiplash. Three others, including another driver and two passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported, but the impact left its mark on the people inside.
30Int 0857-2024
Carr votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
23
Lanza Opposes Safety-Boosting Speed Camera Program Reauthorization▸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
23
Pirozzolo Criticizes Safety Boosting Speed Camera Program▸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
21
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Injures Two on Clove Road▸Jun 21 - Two SUVs collided on Clove Road. A driver fell asleep. Two people hurt. One suffered neck whiplash. Another, back pain. Impact struck hard. Sleep behind the wheel left pain and chaos.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Clove Road at Emerson Drive, Staten Island. According to the police report, a driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Five people were involved. Two were injured: a 53-year-old woman suffered neck whiplash, and a 43-year-old man had back pain. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose alertness behind the wheel.
19
Improper Lane Change Injures Motorcyclist on Expressway▸Jun 19 - A motorcycle and pick-up truck collided on the Staten Island Expressway. One man was left unconscious, his body fractured. Two children and three adults were also involved. The crash followed improper lane usage. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on the Staten Island Expressway involved a motorcycle and a pick-up truck. According to the police report, the collision occurred when one or more drivers engaged in 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The motorcycle driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious with fractures and dislocations. Two children, ages one and two, along with three adults, were also occupants in the vehicles. The pick-up truck was changing lanes before impact, while the motorcycle was going straight. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data.
17S 8344
Pirozzolo votes no, opposing safer school speed zones for children.▸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.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
17S 8344
Tannousis misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸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
16
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Injures Passengers on Meisner Ave▸Jun 16 - SUV veered on Meisner Ave after driver fell asleep. Three passengers, including a baby, suffered injuries. Metal, glass, shock. Streets do not forgive sleep.
A BMW SUV crashed on Meisner Ave at Rockland Ave in Staten Island. Three passengers, including a baby, were injured. According to the police report, the driver fell asleep at the wheel. The crash left one woman with injuries to her entire body and a baby with unknown injuries. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The impact struck the center front end of the vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
16S 7678
Pirozzolo votes no, opposing a bill that would improve school zone safety.▸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
16S 7785
Pirozzolo votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸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
Jul 29 - A 17-year-old driving a motorcycle hit a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. A 16-year-old passenger was hurt. Both suffered head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.
A 17-year-old unlicensed male drove a motorcycle east on Willowbrook Road and hit the back of a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. He carried a 16-year-old male passenger. Both teens suffered head contusions. The SUV was parked and unoccupied. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Police list the driver as unlicensed. Impact ran to the motorcycle's front and the SUV's rear. Both were conscious. No other injuries were reported.
23
Driver in Nissan Hits Parked Toyota, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Bradley Ave. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain. A young female passenger suffered a knee and lower‑leg contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The parked Toyota took damage to its left rear; the moving Nissan hit at its right front.
A moving Nissan struck the left rear quarter of a parked Toyota on Bradley Avenue. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain and a young female front passenger suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded damage to the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the Nissan's right front quarter panel. The report also notes injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians were involved. The data does not list other contributing factors or sequence details.
23
SUV Driver Injured on Staten Island Expressway▸Jul 23 - A 62-year-old man driving an SUV on the Staten Island Expressway was injured when his vehicle's right front bumper was struck. Police recorded "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." He complained of chest pain and remained conscious.
The driver of an SUV, 62, was injured when the vehicle's right front bumper was struck while traveling east on the Staten Island Expressway. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The driver sustained a chest injury and was conscious at the scene. Police listed no pedestrians or cyclists involved. The report records the contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and lists no other driver errors or additional contributing factors in the report.
3
Distracted Drivers Collide on Rockland Avenue▸Jul 3 - Two cars met on Rockland Avenue. Both drivers distracted. One woman hurt, pain in her abdomen. Metal untouched, but bodies not spared.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on Rockland Avenue at Forest Hill Road. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One woman, age 35, suffered abdominal injuries and whiplash. Three others, including another driver and two passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported, but the impact left its mark on the people inside.
30Int 0857-2024
Carr votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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
23
Lanza Opposes Safety-Boosting Speed Camera Program Reauthorization▸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
23
Pirozzolo Criticizes Safety Boosting Speed Camera Program▸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
21
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Injures Two on Clove Road▸Jun 21 - Two SUVs collided on Clove Road. A driver fell asleep. Two people hurt. One suffered neck whiplash. Another, back pain. Impact struck hard. Sleep behind the wheel left pain and chaos.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Clove Road at Emerson Drive, Staten Island. According to the police report, a driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Five people were involved. Two were injured: a 53-year-old woman suffered neck whiplash, and a 43-year-old man had back pain. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose alertness behind the wheel.
19
Improper Lane Change Injures Motorcyclist on Expressway▸Jun 19 - A motorcycle and pick-up truck collided on the Staten Island Expressway. One man was left unconscious, his body fractured. Two children and three adults were also involved. The crash followed improper lane usage. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on the Staten Island Expressway involved a motorcycle and a pick-up truck. According to the police report, the collision occurred when one or more drivers engaged in 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The motorcycle driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious with fractures and dislocations. Two children, ages one and two, along with three adults, were also occupants in the vehicles. The pick-up truck was changing lanes before impact, while the motorcycle was going straight. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data.
17S 8344
Pirozzolo votes no, opposing safer school speed zones for children.▸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
17S 8344
Tannousis misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸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
16
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Injures Passengers on Meisner Ave▸Jun 16 - SUV veered on Meisner Ave after driver fell asleep. Three passengers, including a baby, suffered injuries. Metal, glass, shock. Streets do not forgive sleep.
A BMW SUV crashed on Meisner Ave at Rockland Ave in Staten Island. Three passengers, including a baby, were injured. According to the police report, the driver fell asleep at the wheel. The crash left one woman with injuries to her entire body and a baby with unknown injuries. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The impact struck the center front end of the vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
16S 7678
Pirozzolo votes no, opposing a bill that would improve school zone safety.▸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
16S 7785
Pirozzolo votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸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.
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File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-16
Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Bradley Ave. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain. A young female passenger suffered a knee and lower‑leg contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The parked Toyota took damage to its left rear; the moving Nissan hit at its right front.
A moving Nissan struck the left rear quarter of a parked Toyota on Bradley Avenue. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain and a young female front passenger suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded damage to the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the Nissan's right front quarter panel. The report also notes injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians were involved. The data does not list other contributing factors or sequence details.
23
SUV Driver Injured on Staten Island Expressway▸Jul 23 - A 62-year-old man driving an SUV on the Staten Island Expressway was injured when his vehicle's right front bumper was struck. Police recorded "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." He complained of chest pain and remained conscious.
The driver of an SUV, 62, was injured when the vehicle's right front bumper was struck while traveling east on the Staten Island Expressway. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The driver sustained a chest injury and was conscious at the scene. Police listed no pedestrians or cyclists involved. The report records the contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and lists no other driver errors or additional contributing factors in the report.
3
Distracted Drivers Collide on Rockland Avenue▸Jul 3 - Two cars met on Rockland Avenue. Both drivers distracted. One woman hurt, pain in her abdomen. Metal untouched, but bodies not spared.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on Rockland Avenue at Forest Hill Road. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One woman, age 35, suffered abdominal injuries and whiplash. Three others, including another driver and two passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported, but the impact left its mark on the people inside.
30Int 0857-2024
Carr votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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
23
Lanza Opposes Safety-Boosting Speed Camera Program Reauthorization▸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
23
Pirozzolo Criticizes Safety Boosting Speed Camera Program▸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
21
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Injures Two on Clove Road▸Jun 21 - Two SUVs collided on Clove Road. A driver fell asleep. Two people hurt. One suffered neck whiplash. Another, back pain. Impact struck hard. Sleep behind the wheel left pain and chaos.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Clove Road at Emerson Drive, Staten Island. According to the police report, a driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Five people were involved. Two were injured: a 53-year-old woman suffered neck whiplash, and a 43-year-old man had back pain. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose alertness behind the wheel.
19
Improper Lane Change Injures Motorcyclist on Expressway▸Jun 19 - A motorcycle and pick-up truck collided on the Staten Island Expressway. One man was left unconscious, his body fractured. Two children and three adults were also involved. The crash followed improper lane usage. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on the Staten Island Expressway involved a motorcycle and a pick-up truck. According to the police report, the collision occurred when one or more drivers engaged in 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The motorcycle driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious with fractures and dislocations. Two children, ages one and two, along with three adults, were also occupants in the vehicles. The pick-up truck was changing lanes before impact, while the motorcycle was going straight. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data.
17S 8344
Pirozzolo votes no, opposing safer school speed zones for children.▸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
17S 8344
Tannousis misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸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
16
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Injures Passengers on Meisner Ave▸Jun 16 - SUV veered on Meisner Ave after driver fell asleep. Three passengers, including a baby, suffered injuries. Metal, glass, shock. Streets do not forgive sleep.
A BMW SUV crashed on Meisner Ave at Rockland Ave in Staten Island. Three passengers, including a baby, were injured. According to the police report, the driver fell asleep at the wheel. The crash left one woman with injuries to her entire body and a baby with unknown injuries. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The impact struck the center front end of the vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
16S 7678
Pirozzolo votes no, opposing a bill that would improve school zone safety.▸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
16S 7785
Pirozzolo votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸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
Jul 23 - A 62-year-old man driving an SUV on the Staten Island Expressway was injured when his vehicle's right front bumper was struck. Police recorded "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." He complained of chest pain and remained conscious.
The driver of an SUV, 62, was injured when the vehicle's right front bumper was struck while traveling east on the Staten Island Expressway. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The driver sustained a chest injury and was conscious at the scene. Police listed no pedestrians or cyclists involved. The report records the contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and lists no other driver errors or additional contributing factors in the report.
3
Distracted Drivers Collide on Rockland Avenue▸Jul 3 - Two cars met on Rockland Avenue. Both drivers distracted. One woman hurt, pain in her abdomen. Metal untouched, but bodies not spared.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on Rockland Avenue at Forest Hill Road. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One woman, age 35, suffered abdominal injuries and whiplash. Three others, including another driver and two passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported, but the impact left its mark on the people inside.
30Int 0857-2024
Carr votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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
23
Lanza Opposes Safety-Boosting Speed Camera Program Reauthorization▸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
23
Pirozzolo Criticizes Safety Boosting Speed Camera Program▸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
21
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Injures Two on Clove Road▸Jun 21 - Two SUVs collided on Clove Road. A driver fell asleep. Two people hurt. One suffered neck whiplash. Another, back pain. Impact struck hard. Sleep behind the wheel left pain and chaos.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Clove Road at Emerson Drive, Staten Island. According to the police report, a driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Five people were involved. Two were injured: a 53-year-old woman suffered neck whiplash, and a 43-year-old man had back pain. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose alertness behind the wheel.
19
Improper Lane Change Injures Motorcyclist on Expressway▸Jun 19 - A motorcycle and pick-up truck collided on the Staten Island Expressway. One man was left unconscious, his body fractured. Two children and three adults were also involved. The crash followed improper lane usage. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on the Staten Island Expressway involved a motorcycle and a pick-up truck. According to the police report, the collision occurred when one or more drivers engaged in 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The motorcycle driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious with fractures and dislocations. Two children, ages one and two, along with three adults, were also occupants in the vehicles. The pick-up truck was changing lanes before impact, while the motorcycle was going straight. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data.
17S 8344
Pirozzolo votes no, opposing safer school speed zones for children.▸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
17S 8344
Tannousis misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸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
16
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Injures Passengers on Meisner Ave▸Jun 16 - SUV veered on Meisner Ave after driver fell asleep. Three passengers, including a baby, suffered injuries. Metal, glass, shock. Streets do not forgive sleep.
A BMW SUV crashed on Meisner Ave at Rockland Ave in Staten Island. Three passengers, including a baby, were injured. According to the police report, the driver fell asleep at the wheel. The crash left one woman with injuries to her entire body and a baby with unknown injuries. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The impact struck the center front end of the vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
16S 7678
Pirozzolo votes no, opposing a bill that would improve school zone safety.▸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
16S 7785
Pirozzolo votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸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
Jul 3 - Two cars met on Rockland Avenue. Both drivers distracted. One woman hurt, pain in her abdomen. Metal untouched, but bodies not spared.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on Rockland Avenue at Forest Hill Road. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One woman, age 35, suffered abdominal injuries and whiplash. Three others, including another driver and two passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported, but the impact left its mark on the people inside.
30Int 0857-2024
Carr votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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
23
Lanza Opposes Safety-Boosting Speed Camera Program Reauthorization▸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
23
Pirozzolo Criticizes Safety Boosting Speed Camera Program▸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
21
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Injures Two on Clove Road▸Jun 21 - Two SUVs collided on Clove Road. A driver fell asleep. Two people hurt. One suffered neck whiplash. Another, back pain. Impact struck hard. Sleep behind the wheel left pain and chaos.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Clove Road at Emerson Drive, Staten Island. According to the police report, a driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Five people were involved. Two were injured: a 53-year-old woman suffered neck whiplash, and a 43-year-old man had back pain. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose alertness behind the wheel.
19
Improper Lane Change Injures Motorcyclist on Expressway▸Jun 19 - A motorcycle and pick-up truck collided on the Staten Island Expressway. One man was left unconscious, his body fractured. Two children and three adults were also involved. The crash followed improper lane usage. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on the Staten Island Expressway involved a motorcycle and a pick-up truck. According to the police report, the collision occurred when one or more drivers engaged in 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The motorcycle driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious with fractures and dislocations. Two children, ages one and two, along with three adults, were also occupants in the vehicles. The pick-up truck was changing lanes before impact, while the motorcycle was going straight. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data.
17S 8344
Pirozzolo votes no, opposing safer school speed zones for children.▸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
17S 8344
Tannousis misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸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
16
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Injures Passengers on Meisner Ave▸Jun 16 - SUV veered on Meisner Ave after driver fell asleep. Three passengers, including a baby, suffered injuries. Metal, glass, shock. Streets do not forgive sleep.
A BMW SUV crashed on Meisner Ave at Rockland Ave in Staten Island. Three passengers, including a baby, were injured. According to the police report, the driver fell asleep at the wheel. The crash left one woman with injuries to her entire body and a baby with unknown injuries. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The impact struck the center front end of the vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
16S 7678
Pirozzolo votes no, opposing a bill that would improve school zone safety.▸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
16S 7785
Pirozzolo votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸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.
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File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-16
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
23
Lanza Opposes Safety-Boosting Speed Camera Program Reauthorization▸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.
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Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-23
23
Pirozzolo Criticizes Safety Boosting Speed Camera Program▸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
21
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Injures Two on Clove Road▸Jun 21 - Two SUVs collided on Clove Road. A driver fell asleep. Two people hurt. One suffered neck whiplash. Another, back pain. Impact struck hard. Sleep behind the wheel left pain and chaos.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Clove Road at Emerson Drive, Staten Island. According to the police report, a driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Five people were involved. Two were injured: a 53-year-old woman suffered neck whiplash, and a 43-year-old man had back pain. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose alertness behind the wheel.
19
Improper Lane Change Injures Motorcyclist on Expressway▸Jun 19 - A motorcycle and pick-up truck collided on the Staten Island Expressway. One man was left unconscious, his body fractured. Two children and three adults were also involved. The crash followed improper lane usage. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on the Staten Island Expressway involved a motorcycle and a pick-up truck. According to the police report, the collision occurred when one or more drivers engaged in 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The motorcycle driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious with fractures and dislocations. Two children, ages one and two, along with three adults, were also occupants in the vehicles. The pick-up truck was changing lanes before impact, while the motorcycle was going straight. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data.
17S 8344
Pirozzolo votes no, opposing safer school speed zones for children.▸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.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
17S 8344
Tannousis misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸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.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
16
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Injures Passengers on Meisner Ave▸Jun 16 - SUV veered on Meisner Ave after driver fell asleep. Three passengers, including a baby, suffered injuries. Metal, glass, shock. Streets do not forgive sleep.
A BMW SUV crashed on Meisner Ave at Rockland Ave in Staten Island. Three passengers, including a baby, were injured. According to the police report, the driver fell asleep at the wheel. The crash left one woman with injuries to her entire body and a baby with unknown injuries. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The impact struck the center front end of the vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
16S 7678
Pirozzolo votes no, opposing a bill that would improve school zone safety.▸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.
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File S 7678,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-16
16S 7785
Pirozzolo votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸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 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
23
Pirozzolo Criticizes Safety Boosting Speed Camera Program▸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
21
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Injures Two on Clove Road▸Jun 21 - Two SUVs collided on Clove Road. A driver fell asleep. Two people hurt. One suffered neck whiplash. Another, back pain. Impact struck hard. Sleep behind the wheel left pain and chaos.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Clove Road at Emerson Drive, Staten Island. According to the police report, a driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Five people were involved. Two were injured: a 53-year-old woman suffered neck whiplash, and a 43-year-old man had back pain. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose alertness behind the wheel.
19
Improper Lane Change Injures Motorcyclist on Expressway▸Jun 19 - A motorcycle and pick-up truck collided on the Staten Island Expressway. One man was left unconscious, his body fractured. Two children and three adults were also involved. The crash followed improper lane usage. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on the Staten Island Expressway involved a motorcycle and a pick-up truck. According to the police report, the collision occurred when one or more drivers engaged in 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The motorcycle driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious with fractures and dislocations. Two children, ages one and two, along with three adults, were also occupants in the vehicles. The pick-up truck was changing lanes before impact, while the motorcycle was going straight. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data.
17S 8344
Pirozzolo votes no, opposing safer school speed zones for children.▸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.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
17S 8344
Tannousis misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸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
16
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Injures Passengers on Meisner Ave▸Jun 16 - SUV veered on Meisner Ave after driver fell asleep. Three passengers, including a baby, suffered injuries. Metal, glass, shock. Streets do not forgive sleep.
A BMW SUV crashed on Meisner Ave at Rockland Ave in Staten Island. Three passengers, including a baby, were injured. According to the police report, the driver fell asleep at the wheel. The crash left one woman with injuries to her entire body and a baby with unknown injuries. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The impact struck the center front end of the vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
16S 7678
Pirozzolo votes no, opposing a bill that would improve school zone safety.▸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
16S 7785
Pirozzolo votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸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 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
21
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Injures Two on Clove Road▸Jun 21 - Two SUVs collided on Clove Road. A driver fell asleep. Two people hurt. One suffered neck whiplash. Another, back pain. Impact struck hard. Sleep behind the wheel left pain and chaos.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Clove Road at Emerson Drive, Staten Island. According to the police report, a driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Five people were involved. Two were injured: a 53-year-old woman suffered neck whiplash, and a 43-year-old man had back pain. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose alertness behind the wheel.
19
Improper Lane Change Injures Motorcyclist on Expressway▸Jun 19 - A motorcycle and pick-up truck collided on the Staten Island Expressway. One man was left unconscious, his body fractured. Two children and three adults were also involved. The crash followed improper lane usage. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on the Staten Island Expressway involved a motorcycle and a pick-up truck. According to the police report, the collision occurred when one or more drivers engaged in 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The motorcycle driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious with fractures and dislocations. Two children, ages one and two, along with three adults, were also occupants in the vehicles. The pick-up truck was changing lanes before impact, while the motorcycle was going straight. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data.
17S 8344
Pirozzolo votes no, opposing safer school speed zones for children.▸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
17S 8344
Tannousis misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸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
16
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Injures Passengers on Meisner Ave▸Jun 16 - SUV veered on Meisner Ave after driver fell asleep. Three passengers, including a baby, suffered injuries. Metal, glass, shock. Streets do not forgive sleep.
A BMW SUV crashed on Meisner Ave at Rockland Ave in Staten Island. Three passengers, including a baby, were injured. According to the police report, the driver fell asleep at the wheel. The crash left one woman with injuries to her entire body and a baby with unknown injuries. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The impact struck the center front end of the vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
16S 7678
Pirozzolo votes no, opposing a bill that would improve school zone safety.▸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
16S 7785
Pirozzolo votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸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 21 - Two SUVs collided on Clove Road. A driver fell asleep. Two people hurt. One suffered neck whiplash. Another, back pain. Impact struck hard. Sleep behind the wheel left pain and chaos.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Clove Road at Emerson Drive, Staten Island. According to the police report, a driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Five people were involved. Two were injured: a 53-year-old woman suffered neck whiplash, and a 43-year-old man had back pain. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose alertness behind the wheel.
19
Improper Lane Change Injures Motorcyclist on Expressway▸Jun 19 - A motorcycle and pick-up truck collided on the Staten Island Expressway. One man was left unconscious, his body fractured. Two children and three adults were also involved. The crash followed improper lane usage. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on the Staten Island Expressway involved a motorcycle and a pick-up truck. According to the police report, the collision occurred when one or more drivers engaged in 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The motorcycle driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious with fractures and dislocations. Two children, ages one and two, along with three adults, were also occupants in the vehicles. The pick-up truck was changing lanes before impact, while the motorcycle was going straight. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data.
17S 8344
Pirozzolo votes no, opposing safer school speed zones for children.▸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
17S 8344
Tannousis misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸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
16
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Injures Passengers on Meisner Ave▸Jun 16 - SUV veered on Meisner Ave after driver fell asleep. Three passengers, including a baby, suffered injuries. Metal, glass, shock. Streets do not forgive sleep.
A BMW SUV crashed on Meisner Ave at Rockland Ave in Staten Island. Three passengers, including a baby, were injured. According to the police report, the driver fell asleep at the wheel. The crash left one woman with injuries to her entire body and a baby with unknown injuries. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The impact struck the center front end of the vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
16S 7678
Pirozzolo votes no, opposing a bill that would improve school zone safety.▸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
16S 7785
Pirozzolo votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸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 19 - A motorcycle and pick-up truck collided on the Staten Island Expressway. One man was left unconscious, his body fractured. Two children and three adults were also involved. The crash followed improper lane usage. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on the Staten Island Expressway involved a motorcycle and a pick-up truck. According to the police report, the collision occurred when one or more drivers engaged in 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The motorcycle driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious with fractures and dislocations. Two children, ages one and two, along with three adults, were also occupants in the vehicles. The pick-up truck was changing lanes before impact, while the motorcycle was going straight. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data.
17S 8344
Pirozzolo votes no, opposing safer school speed zones for children.▸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.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
17S 8344
Tannousis misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸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.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
16
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Injures Passengers on Meisner Ave▸Jun 16 - SUV veered on Meisner Ave after driver fell asleep. Three passengers, including a baby, suffered injuries. Metal, glass, shock. Streets do not forgive sleep.
A BMW SUV crashed on Meisner Ave at Rockland Ave in Staten Island. Three passengers, including a baby, were injured. According to the police report, the driver fell asleep at the wheel. The crash left one woman with injuries to her entire body and a baby with unknown injuries. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The impact struck the center front end of the vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
16S 7678
Pirozzolo votes no, opposing a bill that would improve school zone safety.▸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.
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File S 7678,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-16
16S 7785
Pirozzolo votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸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.
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File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-16
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
17S 8344
Tannousis misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸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.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
16
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Injures Passengers on Meisner Ave▸Jun 16 - SUV veered on Meisner Ave after driver fell asleep. Three passengers, including a baby, suffered injuries. Metal, glass, shock. Streets do not forgive sleep.
A BMW SUV crashed on Meisner Ave at Rockland Ave in Staten Island. Three passengers, including a baby, were injured. According to the police report, the driver fell asleep at the wheel. The crash left one woman with injuries to her entire body and a baby with unknown injuries. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The impact struck the center front end of the vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
16S 7678
Pirozzolo votes no, opposing a bill that would improve school zone safety.▸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.
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File S 7678,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-16
16S 7785
Pirozzolo votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸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 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
16
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Injures Passengers on Meisner Ave▸Jun 16 - SUV veered on Meisner Ave after driver fell asleep. Three passengers, including a baby, suffered injuries. Metal, glass, shock. Streets do not forgive sleep.
A BMW SUV crashed on Meisner Ave at Rockland Ave in Staten Island. Three passengers, including a baby, were injured. According to the police report, the driver fell asleep at the wheel. The crash left one woman with injuries to her entire body and a baby with unknown injuries. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The impact struck the center front end of the vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
16S 7678
Pirozzolo votes no, opposing a bill that would improve school zone safety.▸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
16S 7785
Pirozzolo votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸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 - SUV veered on Meisner Ave after driver fell asleep. Three passengers, including a baby, suffered injuries. Metal, glass, shock. Streets do not forgive sleep.
A BMW SUV crashed on Meisner Ave at Rockland Ave in Staten Island. Three passengers, including a baby, were injured. According to the police report, the driver fell asleep at the wheel. The crash left one woman with injuries to her entire body and a baby with unknown injuries. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The impact struck the center front end of the vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
16S 7678
Pirozzolo votes no, opposing a bill that would improve school zone safety.▸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
16S 7785
Pirozzolo votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸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
16S 7785
Pirozzolo votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸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 - 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