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

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

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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

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 2025-08-04

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

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 2025-08-04

A car struck Chaosheng Wu, 80, as he crossed Hylan Boulevard. He died at the hospital. The driver stayed. Police probe speed and signals. Dongan Hills mourns its first traffic death of the year. The street remains dangerous.

Gothamist reported on March 10, 2025, that an 80-year-old man, Chaosheng Wu, was killed crossing Hylan Boulevard at Benton Avenue in Staten Island. The crash happened at 9:30 a.m. Friday. Police said a 65-year-old woman driving a 2008 Ford Edge hit Wu as he crossed from the east. Wu was pronounced dead at Staten Island University North Hospital. The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. Police are 'still investigating how fast the woman was driving and what the traffic signals at the intersection were displaying at the time.' Wu's death marks the first traffic fatality this year in the 122nd Precinct. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians on busy city streets.

• Elderly Pedestrian Killed on Hylan Boulevard, Gothamist, Published 2025-03-10

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 2025-08-04

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

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 2025-08-04

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

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

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

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 2025-08-04

Steel screamed on Hylan Blvd as a Toyota turned left and a Ford SUV came straight. Glass flew. A 75-year-old man, head bleeding, sat trapped behind the wheel. He was conscious but unable to move after the violent crash.

According to the police report, a Toyota sedan making a left turn on Hylan Blvd near Fieldway Ave collided with a Ford SUV traveling straight south. The report states, 'A Toyota turned left. A Ford came straight. Steel screamed. Glass flew.' The 75-year-old driver of the Toyota was trapped behind the wheel with severe head bleeding, conscious but immobile. The Ford SUV's driver was also injured, suffering chest contusions while restrained by a lap belt and harness. The contributing factor listed is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' indicating a critical driver error by the turning vehicle. Both vehicles were demolished at the point of impact, with the Toyota struck on the right side doors and the Ford at the center front end. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785735 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Republican lawmakers blasted MTA chief Janno Lieber. They called for his resignation. They slammed the new $9 congestion toll. They dismissed claims of safer subways. They warned of more taxes. Riders and walkers remain caught in the crossfire.

""We are asking for something that we believe is very necessary for the well-being of the people of the state of New York, especially for those who live in the MTA region. We believe that under these circumstances it is very warranted."" -- Andrew Lanza

On January 8, 2025, Republican state legislators, including Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick (District 9), held a press conference demanding the resignation of Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chair Janno Lieber. The lawmakers, joined by Senators Steven Rhoads and Bill Weber, criticized Lieber for 'losing the trust of commuters' and downplaying subway crime. They condemned the new $9 congestion pricing toll for Midtown, with Weber calling it 'tone deaf' and demanding repeal. The event summary reads: 'GOP pols push MTA boss to resign after brushing off transit crime as New York braces for even more taxes, fees.' The lawmakers oppose further taxes and fees to close the MTA’s $33 billion gap. No safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users. The debate leaves the city’s most exposed—pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders—uncertain and unprotected.

• GOP pols push MTA boss to resign after brushing off transit crime as New York braces for even more taxes, fees, nypost.com, Published 2025-01-08

Two sedans slammed front-first on Arthur Kill Road. One driver suffered knee and leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard. Both drivers licensed. Impact crushed bumpers. Night air thick with danger.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on at 23:19 on Arthur Kill Road in Staten Island. One sedan was making a left turn, the other going straight. The crash struck both vehicles' front ends, severely damaging a Honda's right front bumper. The Honda's 20-year-old female driver was injured with knee and lower leg trauma but stayed conscious and was not ejected. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, showing a failure to obey signals or signs. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim actions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782124 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 13-year-old e-scooter rider was ejected and injured when an SUV made a left turn on Oakdale Street in Staten Island. The crash caused knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:25 on Oakdale Street near Richmond Avenue in Staten Island. A 13-year-old male e-scooter rider was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The SUV driver, licensed in New Jersey, was making a left turn when the collision happened. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-scooter rider was traveling straight southbound when struck by the northbound SUV. The impact point was the center front end of the SUV, indicating the vehicle struck the rider directly during the turn. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782874 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04