Apr 24 - Assembly bill A 9877 seeks to kill congestion pricing. Sponsors want more MTA board seats and a forensic audit. No mention of safety for people on foot or bike. The car threat grows unchecked.

Assembly bill A 9877 was introduced on April 24, 2024. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill aims to repeal congestion pricing, add a new MTA board seat for each city borough, and force a forensic audit of the MTA. 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).' Assembly Members Michael Tannousis (primary), Mike Reilly, Samuel Pirozzolo, Michael Novakhov, Lester Chang, and Alec Brook-Krasny sponsor the bill. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided. The bill ignores the deadly risk cars pose to New Yorkers outside vehicles.

• File A 9877, Open States, Published 2024-04-24

Apr 20 - A 54-year-old male SUV driver lost consciousness while driving east on Amboy Road. The vehicle struck an object with its right front bumper. The driver suffered facial abrasions but was conscious after the crash. Airbags deployed and seatbelt was used.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:50 on Amboy Road involving a 2005 Toyota SUV traveling east. The sole occupant, a 54-year-old male driver, lost consciousness while driving straight ahead. The vehicle impacted with its right front bumper, causing damage to that area. The driver was not ejected and was found conscious after the crash, suffering abrasions to the face. Safety equipment including airbags and a lap belt/harness deployed and were in use. The primary contributing factor cited was the driver losing consciousness, which led directly to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718892 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 8 - Two sedans crashed on Staten Island’s Barlow Avenue. Both drivers were men, one aged 67, suffering head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Barlow Avenue in Staten Island at 13:20. Two sedans collided, one traveling straight ahead and the other making a left turn. Both drivers were male and licensed in New York. The 67-year-old driver sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. Both vehicles suffered center front-end damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and inattention in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715819 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 6 - A motorcycle collided with the left side of an SUV on Greaves Avenue. The 19-year-old motorcyclist suffered full-body injuries and incoherence. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Greaves Avenue in Staten Island at 7:10 PM. A motorcycle traveling northeast struck the left side doors of an eastbound SUV that was slowing or stopping. The 19-year-old male motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was operating the vehicle legally but was impacted on the left side. The motorcyclist's failure to yield and unsafe speed were central to the crash dynamics, highlighting dangerous driver behavior leading to serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715827 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 27 - Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-03-27

Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-03-20

Mar 14 - Councilwoman Kamillah Hanks joined Staten Island leaders to denounce Manhattan’s congestion toll. They warned it would raise costs for working families and worsen air for minority neighborhoods. The MTA’s own study found pollution could rise in outer boroughs. The fight continues.

On March 14, 2024, Councilwoman Kamillah Hanks (District 49) stood with Staten Island officials at a press conference to oppose New York’s congestion pricing plan. The event, covered by nypost.com, highlighted concerns that the $15 toll for driving south of 60th Street in Manhattan would, as Hanks said, 'have a negative impact in neighborhoods of color in the outer boroughs.' Hanks and others argued the plan would burden working residents and increase pollution in Staten Island’s minority communities. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s environmental assessment confirmed air quality could worsen in Staten Island, the Bronx, and New Jersey, even as it improves in Manhattan. The MTA pledged $130 million for clean-up, but local leaders remain unconvinced. Hanks’s opposition underscores the ongoing debate over who pays—and who suffers—when the city tries to curb car traffic.

• NY’s congestion toll will discriminate against forgotten borough of Staten Island: local pols, nypost.com, Published 2024-03-14

Mar 10 - A pickup truck struck the rear of another stopped vehicle on Richmond Avenue. The crash injured a 62-year-old female passenger, causing whiplash and full-body pain. Police cite following too closely as the driver error behind the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:35 on Richmond Avenue involving two pickup trucks traveling south. The lead vehicle was stopped in traffic when the trailing truck, traveling in the same direction, collided with its center back end. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. A 62-year-old female occupant seated in the middle front seat of the lead vehicle suffered injuries to her entire body, including whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe following distance, leading to injury of a passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708976 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 4 - Two sedans collided on Barlow Avenue in Staten Island. The rear driver, a 24-year-old woman, suffered facial injuries and shock. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:40 on Barlow Avenue, Staten Island. Two sedans, both traveling eastbound, were involved. The rear vehicle, driven by a 24-year-old licensed female driver, struck the sedan ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor. The injured driver suffered facial injuries and was in shock, with an airbag deployed during the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and the systemic risk it poses on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707155 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 25 - A 78-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered facial contusions after backing unsafely on Figurea Avenue, Staten Island. The vehicle struck an object with its center back end. The driver was conscious and restrained, sustaining bruises but no ejection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 on Figurea Avenue in Staten Island. The driver, a 78-year-old female operating a 2020 Honda SUV, was backing unsafely when the collision happened. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle, which sustained damage. The driver was injured, suffering facial contusions and bruises but remained conscious and was not ejected. She was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor to the crash, highlighting driver error. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The data focuses on the driver’s unsafe backing maneuver as the cause of the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705053 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 21 - Two sedans traveling south collided on Nelson Avenue in Staten Island. The 70-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:07 on Nelson Avenue in Staten Island involving two sedans traveling south. The 70-year-old male driver of a 2007 Volkswagen sedan was injured, sustaining neck pain and shock, and was wearing a lap belt. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the impact occurred, with damage to the right front quarter panel of the Volkswagen and the center front end of the other sedan. The report does not indicate any victim fault or contributing behaviors by occupants, focusing solely on driver errors that led to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706180 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 16 - Assembly bill A 9219 lets drivers escape speed camera tickets if the notice has missing, wrong, or unreadable info. One error, and the violation vanishes. The bill stands at sponsorship.

Assembly bill A 9219, sponsored by Mike Reilly (District 62), sits at the sponsorship stage. The bill, introduced February 16, 2024, is in committee. It states: 'Permits a violation captured by a speed camera to be dismissed upon the application of the person alleged to be liable for such violation if any information that is required to be inserted in the notice of liability is omitted from such notice of liability, misdescribed or illegible.' No votes have been recorded. The bill focuses on procedural fairness for drivers, not on the safety of people outside the car. No safety analyst has assessed its impact on pedestrians or cyclists.

• File A 9219, Open States, Published 2024-02-16

Feb 15 - Two sedans collided head-on on Greaves Avenue in Staten Island. The 68-year-old male driver suffered a chest injury and concussion. Police cite improper turning as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, highlighting driver error in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:22 on Greaves Avenue, Staten Island, involving two sedans. One vehicle was traveling south going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn northwest. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in executing the turn. The 68-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining a chest injury and concussion, and was conscious at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703942 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 4 - Eighteen lawmakers, including Joseph Borelli, sued to stop New York’s $15 congestion pricing. They claim the toll shifts pollution, burdens drivers, and fails communities with poor transit. The MTA defends the plan, saying it funds safer, less crowded streets.

On February 4, 2024, Council Member Joseph C. Borelli (District 51) joined seventeen other lawmakers in a federal lawsuit to block New York City’s $15 congestion pricing toll for Midtown Manhattan. The suit, supported by both Democrats and Republicans, argues the toll 'is a detriment to those that will be affected by this toll, environmentally and financially,' and claims it will shift traffic and pollution to other neighborhoods. Other plaintiffs include State Senators James Skoufis, Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, Iwen Chu, Monica Martinez, and Assemblymembers Aileen Gunther, Jamie Williams, and David Weprin. The MTA, backed by Governor Hochul, says the toll will raise $1 billion yearly for transit upgrades, promising safer, less congested streets and better transit for the majority who rely on public transportation. The case highlights the political and environmental battle over how to fund and shape New York’s streets.

• 18 NY lawmakers join suit to block $15 congestion toll, nypost.com, Published 2024-02-04

Feb 2 - Two sedans crashed on Arthur Kill Road in Staten Island. The 19-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the collision. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 on Arthur Kill Road, Staten Island. Two sedans collided head-on: one traveling east making a left turn, the other traveling west going straight ahead. The 19-year-old male driver of the eastbound sedan was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a driver error. Both vehicles suffered center front-end damage. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700516 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 17 - A car hit a 13-year-old girl crossing Hylan Boulevard. She suffered broken bones and dislocations. The impact was direct and severe. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle while crossing Hylan Boulevard near Robinson Avenue at 3 p.m. She was not at an intersection or crosswalk. The car hit her with its center front end. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead. The impact left the pedestrian seriously injured. The data highlights the ongoing risks faced by pedestrians crossing busy streets like Hylan Boulevard.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696220 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 9 - On Staten Island, a driver failed to yield right-of-way at an intersection on Arthur Kill Road. Two pedestrians, a 6-year-old girl and a 51-year-old man, crossing with the signal, suffered serious injuries to face and head. The man was unconscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:10 on Arthur Kill Road in Staten Island. A passenger vehicle failed to yield right-of-way to two pedestrians crossing at the intersection with the signal. The victims included a 6-year-old female pedestrian who sustained abrasions to her face and a 51-year-old male pedestrian who suffered a head injury and was found unconscious with minor bleeding. Both injuries were classified as serious (injury severity level 3). The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to yield created a hazardous condition resulting in significant harm to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693975 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 9 - Senator Lanza pushes to kill congestion pricing. Streets may see more cars, more chaos. The bill strips a key tool for safer, calmer roads. Vulnerable New Yorkers face greater risk.

Senate Bill S 8149, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza of District 24, seeks to repeal congestion pricing. Introduced on January 9, 2024, the bill is at the sponsorship stage. The measure's title is blunt: 'Repeals congestion pricing.' Lanza stands as the primary sponsor. If passed, this repeal would remove a policy designed to limit car traffic in crowded city streets. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the move threatens to flood roads with more vehicles, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.

• File S 8149, Open States, Published 2024-01-09

Jan 1 - A northbound SUV struck a westbound sedan at Clarke Avenue. The sedan driver suffered moderate burns and arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both vehicles sustained damage to front and rear panels in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:45 AM on Clarke Avenue in Staten Island. A 24-year-old male sedan driver was injured, sustaining moderate burns and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, cited twice for the sedan driver. The SUV was traveling north, and the sedan was traveling west, both going straight ahead before the collision. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan driver was conscious, not ejected, and protected by an airbag and lap belt. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panel of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692050 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 28 - A 72-year-old driver suffered facial injuries in a crash on Wilson Avenue. The collision involved multiple vehicles. Driver inattention was a key factor.

A 72-year-old male driver was injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Wilson Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, the driver experienced minor bleeding and was in shock after the incident. The crash involved a sedan and two parked vehicles, a pick-up truck and an SUV. The police report noted 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. No other individuals were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691033 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19