Jun 12 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

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

• File S 6815, Open States, Published 2025-06-12

Jun 11 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.

• File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11

Jun 11 - 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 2025-06-11

Jun 11 - 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 2025-06-11

Jun 11 - 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 2025-06-11

Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.

Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.

• File S 8117, Open States, Published 2025-06-10

Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.

Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.

• File S 915, Open States, Published 2025-06-09

Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.

Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.

• File S 915, Open States, Published 2025-06-09

May 20 - Motorcycle and SUV collided on Staten Island Expressway. Young rider suffered leg injury. Three others involved, including infant, escaped serious harm. Impact left bruises and damage. Road turned violent in a flash.

A motorcycle and an SUV crashed on the Staten Island Expressway. The 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured, suffering a contusion and leg trauma. Three others, including a 53-year-old man and an infant, were listed as occupants but did not sustain serious injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east and collided, with the motorcycle hitting the SUV's right rear and the SUV sustaining damage to its left front. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814199 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

May 13 - Two SUVs slammed together at S Gannon and Woolley. A young driver and passenger suffered whiplash and leg injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, pain. Staten Island streets, never safe.

Two SUVs crashed at S Gannon Ave and Woolley Ave in Staten Island. A 19-year-old male driver and a 19-year-old female passenger were injured, both suffering whiplash and leg injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' Both vehicles were going straight. The report lists no other contributing factors before the driver error. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The force of impact left two young people hurt, another mark on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812737 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

May 13 - Two sedans crashed on Staten Island Expressway. One driver suffered shoulder and arm injuries. Unsafe speed and passenger distraction fueled the impact. Metal twisted. Lives jarred.

Two sedans collided on the Staten Island Expressway near Bradley Avenue. One driver, age 62, was injured in the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passenger Distraction' contributed to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling east, with one making a right turn and the other going straight. The impact struck the right front and left front bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812736 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

May 12 - Two SUVs collided on Todt Hill Road. One driver suffered back injuries. Police cite improper lane use and bad turning. The crash left metal bent and a driver hurt.

Two SUVs crashed on Todt Hill Road near Andes Place in Staten Island. According to the police report, a 32-year-old woman driving one SUV was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The other driver, a 28-year-old man, was unlicensed but not seriously hurt. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. Both vehicles took damage to their front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812430 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.

Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 4804, Open States, Published 2025-05-06

May 5 - SUV veered on Forest Hill Road. Driver nodded off. Passenger hurt. Metal crumpled. Fatigue steered the wheel. Streets stayed silent. Impact left one shaken, one injured.

A station wagon/SUV crashed on Forest Hill Road at Pilcher Street in Staten Island. One occupant suffered neck injuries, while the driver was in shock. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep' and was 'fatigued/drowsy.' These driver errors led to the crash. The report notes the driver was using an air bag, lap belt, and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the vehicle damaged at the roof. The toll: one injured, one shaken, both failed by fatigue behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810385 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.

Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.

• File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01

Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.

Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-10

Apr 10 - A box truck reversed into Leony Salcedo-Chevalier by the loading dock. He died at the hospital. The driver stayed. No charges filed. The crash left a family without a father. Police are investigating. The warehouse kept running.

NY Daily News reported on April 10, 2025, that Leony Salcedo-Chevalier, 34, was struck and killed by a reversing box truck at the JFK8-Amazon Fulfillment Center in Staten Island. The incident happened late Wednesday night as Salcedo-Chevalier stood by the loading dock. Both he and the driver worked for a freight contractor, not Amazon. The driver, 40, remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time of reporting. An Amazon spokesperson called it a 'horrible tragedy' and said the company was cooperating with police. The article quotes a coworker: 'He was 34 years old. He had two daughters. He was killed on the job.' The crash highlights the dangers faced by workers in busy warehouse loading zones, where large vehicles maneuver in tight spaces.

• Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-10

Apr 1 - Senator Lanza backs S 7085. The bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if the ticket notice is missing, wrong, or unreadable. No mention of safety for people on foot or bike.

Senate bill S 7085, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza (District 24), is at the sponsorship stage. The bill, introduced April 1, 2025, allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter title states: 'Relates to the contents of a notice of liability issued for a speed camera violation.' Lanza is the primary sponsor. There is no safety analyst note or assessment of the bill’s impact on vulnerable road users.

• File S 7085, Open States, Published 2025-04-01

Mar 20 - A westbound SUV struck the rear of another SUV on Staten Island Expressway. The impact injured a 19-year-old female passenger, causing neck trauma and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained rear and front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:16 on Staten Island Expressway involving two westbound SUVs. The striking vehicle hit the left rear bumper of the lead SUV, impacting its center back end. The driver error noted was 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' indicating failure to maintain focus. A 19-year-old female occupant in the struck vehicle suffered neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. She was secured with a lap belt and was not ejected. Both vehicles were damaged at the point of impact: the lead SUV at the center back end and the striking SUV at the center front end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800807 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Mar 17 - Two sedans collided on Staten Island Expressway. A distracted driver rear-ended another. One man, 33, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both cars took heavy damage. The crash cut through the quiet morning.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on the Staten Island Expressway at 4:45 a.m. The following driver, distracted and inattentive, struck the left rear bumper of the lead car. A 33-year-old male driver was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front and rear ends. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799209 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03