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 3 - Two sedans crashed at Hylan Boulevard and Keegans Lane. Metal twisted. Glass broke. Two drivers suffered head injuries. One was 34, the other 82. Both stayed conscious. The crash came from failure to yield. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at the intersection of Hylan Boulevard and Keegans Lane in Staten Island. The crash left a 34-year-old woman and an 82-year-old man, both drivers, with head injuries. The woman reported whiplash. Both were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor in the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The vehicles involved were traveling straight and making a left turn. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for all road users when drivers fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817687 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 30 - Two cars met at Giffords Lane and Leverett Avenue. Metal struck metal. A woman suffered neck injuries. A baby rode in the back. Police found failure to yield and inattention. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

A sedan and an SUV collided at Giffords Lane and Leverett Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, five people were involved, including a 35-year-old woman who suffered neck injuries and a baby riding as a rear passenger. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both drivers were women, one aged 35 and the other 89. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the SUV, which was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report notes that the baby was in a child restraint and both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses, but these are mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash highlights the ongoing risks for vehicle occupants on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816580 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 27 - Two drivers struck on Greaves Avenue. One hit in the head, another hurt across the body. Police cite inattention and failure to keep right. Metal twisted. Pain and shock followed.

A pickup truck and a sedan crashed on Greaves Avenue near Katan Avenue in Staten Island. Two drivers, ages 38 and 76, were injured. One suffered head trauma and shock, the other pain across the body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Keep Right' contributed to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling west. The impact left both drivers hurt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816694 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 21 - Convertible hit center front. Driver hurt in leg. Abrasion. No clear cause. Night on Amboy Road. Streets stay dangerous.

A convertible crashed on Amboy Road near Acacia Avenue in Staten Island. The driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered a knee and foot injury with abrasions. According to the police report, the crash involved a center front impact. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were documented. The data does not cite any driver errors or mention helmet or signal use. The cause remains unclear in the official record.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814668 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 12 - A man in a Nissan crashed into a police car on Staten Island. He fired a gun through his windshield. Officers dodged the bullet but landed in the hospital, cut by glass. Police found two guns. The driver was arrested.

According to the New York Post (May 12, 2025), a 31-year-old man fled a traffic stop on Staten Island, crashed his Nissan SUV into a police cruiser, and fired a gun through his own windshield, striking the vehicle but missing the officers. The article states, “The gunman smashed his Nissan into the police car and then opened fire on the vehicle, striking it but missing the officers inside.” Officers were hospitalized for injuries from shattered glass. Police recovered two guns from the vehicle. The suspect, on parole for a prior assault, was arrested at the scene. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed flight and armed confrontations during routine traffic enforcement.

• Driver Rams Police, Fires Through Windshield, New York Post, Published 2025-05-12

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 1 - Four drivers hurt in a chain crash on Drumgoole Road West. SUVs slammed ahead, metal crumpled, heads and backs struck. Police cite following too closely. Pain, shock, whiplash. System failed to protect.

Four drivers were injured when multiple SUVs collided on Drumgoole Road West near Arthur Kill Road in Staten Island. According to the police report, the crash involved a chain reaction with vehicles traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. Injuries included back and head trauma, with victims reporting pain, nausea, and shock. Whiplash was also noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of close vehicle spacing and heavy SUV traffic on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809425 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Apr 19 - Two SUVs slammed together on Arthur Kill Road. Back injuries for a driver and passenger. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Pain followed.

Two sport utility vehicles crashed at Arthur Kill Road and Drumgoole Road West in Staten Island. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved in a collision caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." A 38-year-old female driver and a 54-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries. Other occupants, including a 17-year-old male driver and two minors, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield, as documented by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806770 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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 23 - Two sedans collided on Armstrong Avenue in Staten Island. The driver turning left and the driver going straight both contributed to the crash. Both drivers were injured, suffering bruises and contusions to the back and abdomen, with no ejections reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Armstrong Avenue, Staten Island, involving two sedans. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the eastbound sedan and the front center of the left-turning sedan. The contributing factors cited were unsafe speed and turning improperly. The driver of the left-turning sedan, a 55-year-old male, was injured with back contusions and bruises. The front passenger in the eastbound sedan, a 46-year-old female, was also injured with abdomen and pelvis contusions. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by seat belts. The report highlights driver errors: unsafe speed and improper turning, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800616 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 15 - A police cruiser swerved from a U-turning car and crashed into a building. Two officers went to the hospital. The street bore the scars. Metal, glass, brick—shattered. Sirens cut the air. The city’s danger showed, again.

ABC7 reported on March 15, 2025, that two NYPD officers crashed their cruiser into a building at Victory Boulevard and Montgomery Street in Staten Island. The officers were responding to a call about a man with a gun. According to the article, 'another vehicle attempted to make a U-turn, causing the police cruiser to swerve to avoid a collision.' Both officers were hospitalized and are expected to recover. The crash highlights the risks of sudden maneuvers and U-turns on busy city streets. No bystanders were reported injured. The incident underscores the persistent dangers posed by unpredictable driver actions and the high stakes of emergency response in dense urban environments.

• Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building, ABC7, Published 2025-03-15

Mar 13 - A female driver on Giffords Lane suffered facial injuries and shock after a solo collision. Her sedan struck an object with the right front bumper. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female driver traveling westbound on Giffords Lane in Staten Island crashed her 2019 Kia sedan at 7:00 AM. The vehicle's right front bumper and quarter panel sustained damage. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She suffered facial injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver's licensed status and travel direction were noted, but the crash resulted solely from her inattention. No victim behaviors or external factors were listed as contributing causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798336 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 7 - Two sedans collided on Staten Island’s Katan Ave at 7 a.m. Both female drivers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as key factors. Both drivers were conscious and restrained at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 a.m. on Katan Ave, Staten Island, involving two sedans traveling south and east. Both drivers, women aged 45 and 52, were injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factors for both drivers. The first sedan was impacted on the left side doors, while the second sedan sustained damage to the left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The collision highlights critical driver errors leading to injuries without any indication of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797176 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 6 - Assemblymember Tannousis moves to kill congestion pricing. The bill calls for an MTA audit and board shakeup. No mention of street safety. Vulnerable road users left exposed.

Bill A 6680 was introduced in the Assembly on March 6, 2025, sponsored by Michael Tannousis (District 64). The bill seeks to repeal congestion pricing, expand the MTA board, and require a forensic audit. The matter title reads: 'Relates to repealing congestion pricing (Part A); commissioning an independent audit of the metropolitan transportation authority (Part B); and conducting an environmental impact study (Part C).' The bill is at the sponsorship stage. Tannousis leads the charge against congestion pricing, a move that could increase car traffic and danger for pedestrians and cyclists. No safety analysis was provided.

• File A 6680, Open States, Published 2025-03-06

Feb 14 - A 67-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Drumgoole Rd E made a left turn and struck a 67-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian’s crossing action was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This crash highlights driver errors—specifically failure to yield and distraction—as the primary causes of the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793320 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Feb 11 - Senator Lanza pushes S 4705 to kill congestion pricing. Streets risk more cars, more chaos. Vulnerable New Yorkers face louder, deadlier roads. The city’s shield cracks.

Senate bill S 4705, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza (District 24), seeks to repeal congestion pricing. The bill, introduced on February 11, 2025, is at the sponsorship stage. The measure’s title is blunt: 'Repeals congestion pricing.' Lanza’s move would scrap a system designed to cut car traffic and crashes. No safety analyst has weighed in, but repealing congestion pricing means more cars, more risk, and more danger for people on foot and bike. The bill’s progress threatens hard-won protections for New York’s most vulnerable.

• File S 4705, Open States, Published 2025-02-11

Jan 31 - Assembly bill A 4147 orders bold yellow signs near speed cameras. Signs must stand within fifty feet. Drivers get clear warning. Sponsors push for visibility. No mention of direct safety gains for walkers or riders.

Assembly bill A 4147 was introduced on January 31, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to requirements for signs providing notice of the use of a photo speed violation monitoring system,' demands that warning signs be primarily yellow and placed within fifty feet of speed cameras. Assembly Members Mike Reilly (primary sponsor), Michael Novakhov, and Joe DeStefano back the measure. The bill aims for clearer notice to drivers. There is no analyst note on its impact for vulnerable road users.

• File A 4147, Open States, Published 2025-01-31

Jan 31 - Assembly bill A 4214 lets drivers escape speed camera tickets if paperwork is sloppy. Missing, wrong, or unreadable info means no fine. Vulnerable road users lose a layer of protection.

Assembly bill A 4214, sponsored by Mike Reilly (District 62) with Michael Novakhov and Joe DeStefano, sits at the sponsorship stage. Introduced January 31, 2025, it reads: 'Permits a violation captured by a speed camera to be dismissed...if any information...is omitted...misdescribed or illegible.' The bill weakens speed camera enforcement by letting drivers dodge tickets on technicalities. No safety analyst has weighed in, but the measure chips away at a tool that slows cars and shields people on foot and bike.

• File A 4214, Open States, Published 2025-01-31

Jan 30 - A 20-year-old male driver suffered arm injuries in a late-night crash on Amboy Road. The SUV struck an object with its right front bumper. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:43 PM on Amboy Road in Staten Island. The sole occupant, a 20-year-old male driver of a 2024 Subaru SUV, was injured with contusions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper from the point of impact. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was traveling north, going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789421 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18