A Staten Island cop drove drunk from a precinct party. Her car hit another, airbags burst, blood spilled. Three fellow officers rode with her. All face discipline. Two more NYPD drunk-driving arrests followed. System failed. Streets paid.

NY Daily News (2024-12-16) reports that NYPD Officer Diana Todaro was arrested for driving while intoxicated after crashing her car with three colleagues as passengers. The crash happened at Huguenot Ave. and Drumgoole Ave. West, Staten Island, after a precinct holiday party. Todaro admitted, "I had three or four drinks. My life is over." The impact triggered airbags and left her with a forehead gash. All three passengers, also officers, were placed on desk duty and may face charges for allowing Todaro to drive or being unfit for duty. The article notes this was one of three NYPD DWI arrests in four days, highlighting a pattern during holiday party season. The incident raises questions about internal discipline and the risks posed by impaired driving, even among law enforcement.

• NYPD Officers Crash After Holiday Party, NY Daily News, Published 2024-12-16

A distracted driver struck a moving SUV on Amboy Road, Staten Island, injuring the 18-year-old driver. The collision caused head injuries and whiplash. The victim was restrained and conscious, highlighting the dangers of driver inattention on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Amboy Road in Staten Island around 12:45 a.m. The collision involved multiple SUVs, with the primary impact on the right front bumper of a moving 2023 Honda SUV driven by an 18-year-old male occupant. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The injured driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. Several other SUVs were parked nearby, with damage noted on their left rear quarter panels and center back end, indicating the moving vehicle struck parked cars. The report explicitly points to driver distraction as the cause, emphasizing systemic risks from inattentive driving rather than victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779319 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A distracted driver failed to yield right-of-way, crashing a sedan’s left side into an SUV’s front on Staten Island. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered head abrasions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Oakdale Street near Beach Road in Staten Island at 12:39 PM. The collision involved a 2023 Hyundai sedan traveling east and a 2021 GMC SUV traveling south. The SUV struck the sedan on its left side doors with its center front end. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old male occupant, was injured with head abrasions but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver’s errors led to the impact. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The focus is on the sedan driver’s failure to yield and distraction as the primary causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778478 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 23-year-old man suffered knee and head injuries after a bus traveling south on Richmond Avenue struck him as he emerged from behind a parked vehicle. The impact hit the bus’s right rear quarter panel, leaving the pedestrian injured and conscious.

According to the police report, a bus traveling straight ahead southbound on Richmond Avenue struck a 23-year-old male pedestrian who was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, foot, and suffered a concussion but remained conscious. The point of impact was the bus’s right rear quarter panel, and the vehicle sustained no damage. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, indicating pedestrian confusion but does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other driver violations or license issues were reported. The pedestrian’s injury severity was classified as moderate (level 3).

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775816 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A fatigued driver struck the rear of another SUV stopped in traffic on Clarke Avenue. The impact caused back injuries and whiplash to the 63-year-old driver of the struck vehicle. Both vehicles suffered center-end damage in a slow-moving collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Clarke Avenue in Staten Island around 2 p.m. A 63-year-old male driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with back pain and whiplash after his SUV was rear-ended. The striking vehicle was also an SUV traveling eastbound and was stopped in traffic. The report lists 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment as the cause. The point of impact was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the center front end of the striking vehicle, consistent with a rear-end collision. The driver of the struck vehicle was conscious and not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775468 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided on Armstrong Avenue in Staten Island at night. The impact injured an 11-year-old passenger, causing bruises and arm injuries. Limited visibility contributed to the crash, highlighting dangers in vehicle interactions at this location.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling southeast and northeast collided on Armstrong Avenue in Staten Island around 9:00 PM. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The crash injured an 11-year-old female occupant seated as a right rear passenger. She suffered contusions and bruises to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock. The child was secured with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The police report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the collision, indicating that driver visibility issues played a role. Both drivers were licensed or permitted in New York. No other contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767730 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A motorcycle and sedan collided head-on on Glover Street shortly after midnight. The motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, suffered a back injury and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:17 a.m. on Glover Street involving a motorcycle and a sedan, both traveling south. The motorcycle struck the sedan's left front bumper with its center front end, causing damage to both vehicles. The motorcycle driver, a 25-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained a back injury and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762781 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Yamaha motorcycle collided with a turning Chevy SUV on Richmond Avenue. The 21-year-old rider, helmeted, was ejected and killed. Speed and ignored traffic controls carved a fatal path through Staten Island’s night.

According to the police report, a Yamaha motorcycle struck the side of a Chevy SUV making a left turn on Richmond Avenue near Amboy Road. The 21-year-old motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, was ejected from his seat and died at the scene. The police report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors in the crash. The motorcyclist’s individual record also lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Turning Improperly' as factors. The SUV was turning left when the collision occurred, with the point of impact on its right side doors. The report describes the motorcycle as demolished and the rider suffering crush injuries to the entire body. The data highlights driver errors—failure to obey traffic controls and improper turning—as central to the deadly outcome.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762313 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 57-year-old man suffered neck abrasions after a sedan hit him at a marked crosswalk. The driver was making a left turn when the impact occurred. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, contributing to the confusion that led to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Drumgoole Road East struck a 57-year-old male pedestrian at a marked crosswalk near Wainwright Avenue at 6:31 AM. The driver was making a left turn when the vehicle's left front bumper impacted the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained neck abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, noting the pedestrian was crossing without a signal. The driver held a valid New York license and was operating a 2020 Subaru sedan. Vehicle damage was noted as 'Other.' The report highlights pedestrian confusion during the crossing but does not indicate driver failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759738 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 17-year-old bicyclist suffered head injuries after a collision with a sedan on Richmond Avenue. The sedan driver’s inattention caused the crash. The teen was not wearing a helmet and was left in shock with bruises to the head.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 19:15 on Richmond Avenue in Staten Island involving a 2019 Volkswagen sedan and a 17-year-old male bicyclist. The sedan was traveling north, and the bike was traveling east, both going straight ahead when the impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The bicyclist sustained a head injury classified as contusion and was not ejected from the bike. The teen was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash and was reported to be in shock. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759216 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Two sedans collided head-on and side-on at Richmond Avenue in Staten Island. A 69-year-old female driver suffered neck abrasions and was conscious. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 AM on Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, involving two sedans traveling north and east. The 69-year-old female driver of the northbound Honda was injured, sustaining neck abrasions but remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the collision. The Honda sustained center front end damage, while the eastbound Nissan was struck on the left side doors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report highlights driver errors, specifically inattention and failure to obey traffic controls, as central causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756097 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Staten Island SUV backing on Barlow Avenue hit another SUV traveling south. The collision injured a 57-year-old female passenger, bruising her face. Police cited backing unsafely and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Barlow Avenue in Staten Island at 10:45 a.m. A 2019 Honda SUV was backing southbound when it struck a 2018 Hyundai SUV traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the backing vehicle and the left front bumper of the moving vehicle. A 57-year-old female passenger in the backing SUV sustained facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The drivers were licensed and operating vehicles with multiple occupants. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751298 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal stands firm. He says New York needs congestion pricing. The governor paused the $15 toll. Lawmakers debate lower fees and exemptions. The MTA’s future hangs in the balance. Vulnerable road users wait for action. Streets stay dangerous.

On August 22, 2024, State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (District 47) joined the debate over New York’s congestion pricing plan. The original $15 toll was paused by Governor Hochul in June. Now, officials consider a lower toll or alternatives to fund the MTA. Hoylman-Sigal said, 'we need congestion pricing.' The matter, titled 'MTA boss ‘thrilled’ Kathy Hochul eyeing lower congestion toll after NY gov indefinitely paused controversial scheme,' highlights the urgency of MTA financing. Assemblywoman Deborah Glick noted Hochul’s commitment to a replacement plan. The bill’s status remains in flux, with no committee or vote recorded. The safety impact for vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—was not assessed. The city’s most at-risk remain exposed as leaders argue over dollars and cars.

• MTA boss ‘thrilled’ Kathy Hochul eyeing lower congestion toll after NY gov indefinitely paused controversial scheme, nypost.com, Published 2024-08-22

City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

Seven Staten Island leaders want Norman Brown off the MTA board. Brown questioned new railcars for the borough after lawmakers opposed congestion pricing. Officials call his stance bureaucratic ignorance. The fight spotlights power struggles over transit and rider needs.

On August 3, 2024, seven Staten Island officials, including Council Minority Leader Joseph Borelli (District 51), called for the removal of MTA board member Norman Brown. Their letter to Governor Hochul followed Brown’s June comments suggesting Staten Island lose its promised 75 new R211S railcars because local lawmakers opposed congestion pricing. The letter, signed by Assemblymen Sam Pirozzolo, Michael Tannousis, Michael Reilly, Borough President Vito Fossella, State Senator Andrew Lanza, Councilman David Carr, and Borelli, called Brown’s remarks 'a masterclass in bureaucratic ignorance.' Brown said he would welcome removal. The new railcars would replace aging trains from the 1970s. The matter exposes deep rifts over transit funding and priorities, with Staten Island riders caught in the crossfire.

• Staten Island pols urge Hochul to yank MTA board member who recommended stripping borough of new railcars, nypost.com, Published 2024-08-03

Seven Staten Island leaders want Norman Brown off the MTA board. Brown questioned new railcars for the borough after lawmakers opposed congestion pricing. Officials call his stance bureaucratic ignorance. The fight spotlights power struggles over transit and rider needs.

On August 3, 2024, seven Staten Island officials, including Council Minority Leader Joseph Borelli (District 51), called for the removal of MTA board member Norman Brown. Their letter to Governor Hochul followed Brown’s June comments suggesting Staten Island lose its promised 75 new R211S railcars because local lawmakers opposed congestion pricing. The letter, signed by Assemblymen Sam Pirozzolo, Michael Tannousis, Michael Reilly, Borough President Vito Fossella, State Senator Andrew Lanza, Councilman David Carr, and Borelli, called Brown’s remarks 'a masterclass in bureaucratic ignorance.' Brown said he would welcome removal. The new railcars would replace aging trains from the 1970s. The matter exposes deep rifts over transit funding and priorities, with Staten Island riders caught in the crossfire.

• Staten Island pols urge Hochul to yank MTA board member who recommended stripping borough of new railcars, nypost.com, Published 2024-08-03

Seven Staten Island leaders want Norman Brown off the MTA board. Brown questioned new railcars for the borough after lawmakers opposed congestion pricing. Officials call his stance bureaucratic ignorance. The fight spotlights power struggles over transit and rider needs.

On August 3, 2024, seven Staten Island officials, including Council Minority Leader Joseph Borelli (District 51), called for the removal of MTA board member Norman Brown. Their letter to Governor Hochul followed Brown’s June comments suggesting Staten Island lose its promised 75 new R211S railcars because local lawmakers opposed congestion pricing. The letter, signed by Assemblymen Sam Pirozzolo, Michael Tannousis, Michael Reilly, Borough President Vito Fossella, State Senator Andrew Lanza, Councilman David Carr, and Borelli, called Brown’s remarks 'a masterclass in bureaucratic ignorance.' Brown said he would welcome removal. The new railcars would replace aging trains from the 1970s. The matter exposes deep rifts over transit funding and priorities, with Staten Island riders caught in the crossfire.

• Staten Island pols urge Hochul to yank MTA board member who recommended stripping borough of new railcars, nypost.com, Published 2024-08-03

Two vehicles crashed at Lamoka Avenue in Staten Island. The SUV struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan’s 60-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:41 AM on Lamoka Avenue, Staten Island. A 2022 Hyundai SUV traveling south collided with a 2009 Hyundai sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end and the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan’s driver, a 60-year-old male, was injured with a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead prior to impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743482 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans crashed late at night on Genesee Avenue. A front-seat passenger suffered arm and shoulder injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a cause. The city’s streets remain dangerous for all.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 22:55 on Genesee Avenue, Staten Island. The crash left a 50-year-old woman, riding as a front passenger, with shoulder and upper arm injuries and in shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight before impact. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and was not ejected. The police report highlights driver error as the cause, with no indication of fault by the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743485 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04