Mar 21 - Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.

• File S 4647, Open States, Published 2023-03-21

Mar 20 - An SUV struck a sedan on Driggs Street. The sedan’s 62-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Air bag deployed. Driver was distracted. Both vehicles damaged on impact. The driver was shocked but not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling east collided with a 2002 sedan traveling north on Driggs Street. The SUV struck the sedan on its left side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan’s 62-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to the abdomen and pelvis. The air bag deployed, and the driver was not ejected but experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616189 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 24 - A 79-year-old man suffered a hip and upper leg injury after an SUV backed into him on Laredo Avenue. The pedestrian was not in the roadway. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and backing unsafely.

According to the police report, a 79-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 SUV backed into him on Laredo Avenue in Staten Island. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash but suffered abrasions and a hip-upper leg injury. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was backing unsafely, which was cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608708 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 24 - A man biked south on Wilson Avenue. An SUV hit him from behind. The wheels crushed him. He died there, still and broken, on cold Staten Island asphalt. Driver inattention ended his ride. The street stayed silent after.

A 52-year-old man riding his bike south on Wilson Avenue was struck from behind by an SUV. According to the police report, 'An SUV struck him from behind. His body broke beneath the wheels. He was partially thrown. He died there, crushed and still, on the cold street.' The cyclist died at the scene from crush injuries to his entire body. The SUV's driver, a 35-year-old woman, was traveling straight ahead. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The data shows a clear failure of attention by the driver, leading to a deadly outcome for the vulnerable cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609017 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 22 - Senate bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if ticket details are missing or unclear. Errors in paperwork mean no penalty. Vulnerable road users get no extra shield. Streets stay risky.

Senate bill S 5039, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza, sits at the sponsorship stage as of February 22, 2023. The bill allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter summary states: 'Permits a violation captured by a speed camera to be dismissed... if any information... is omitted... misdescribed or illegible.' Lanza leads the push. No safety analyst has noted any benefit for vulnerable road users. The bill focuses on paperwork, not on protecting people in the street.

• File S 5039, Open States, Published 2023-02-22

Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-02-13

Feb 5 - A sedan crashed into a stopped SUV on Hylan Boulevard. A one-year-old passenger in the sedan suffered whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The SUV was halted in traffic. Impact was forceful and direct.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hylan Boulevard struck the center back end of a stopped SUV. The impact injured a one-year-old passenger in the sedan, who suffered whiplash but remained conscious and secured in a child restraint. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV was stopped in traffic at the time of the crash. Both drivers held valid licenses. No ejections occurred. The child’s injury was classified as moderate.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603253 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 2 - Assembly bill A 3035 orders bold yellow signs near speed cameras. Signs must stand within fifty feet. The aim: clear warning, no excuses. Mike Reilly sponsors. No safety review yet.

Assembly bill A 3035 was introduced on February 2, 2023. It sits at the sponsorship stage. The bill demands that signs warning of photo speed violation monitoring systems be 'primarily yellow and be placed within fifty feet' of the cameras. Assembly Member Mike Reilly, District 62, is the primary sponsor. No committee action or vote yet. There is no safety analyst note on the bill’s impact for vulnerable road users.

• File A 3035, Open States, Published 2023-02-02

Jan 31 - A 72-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Drumgoole Road West with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Drumgoole Road West at an intersection with the signal. The driver, a licensed female from Florida, was operating a 2016 SUV making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602629 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 24 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-01-24

Jan 24 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-01-24

Jan 22 - A 26-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended another SUV on Richmond Avenue. Alcohol was involved. She suffered facial abrasions but was conscious. The crash happened at night. The driver was following too closely. Airbag deployed, lap belt used.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female driver was injured when her 2022 Jeep SUV rear-ended a 2015 Chevrolet SUV on Richmond Avenue in Staten Island. The driver suffered abrasions to her face but remained conscious. The report lists alcohol involvement and following too closely as contributing factors. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and the airbag deployed. The collision caused damage to the front center of the Jeep and the rear center of the Chevrolet. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash occurred at 8:05 p.m. with both vehicles traveling westbound. The report does not indicate any victim fault or helmet use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600239 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 9 - Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.

Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.

• File S 840, Open States, Published 2023-01-09

Jan 5 - A motorcycle hit a turning sedan on Hylan Boulevard. The rider, twenty-five, flew from his seat. His helmet cracked. He landed hard. He died there, under the Staten Island night. Speed and steel ended a life in seconds.

A fatal crash took place at Hylan Boulevard and Nelson Avenue in Staten Island. A motorcycle collided with a sedan making a left turn. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle slammed into a turning sedan. The rider, 25, flew from the seat. He wore a helmet. It cracked. His body hit asphalt. He died there, whole and broken, under Staten Island’s dark sky.' The 25-year-old motorcyclist was killed. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The rider wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595835 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 26 - Two SUVs crashed head-on on Richmond Avenue in Staten Island. Three occupants suffered injuries to elbow, chest, and knee. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. Shock and abrasions reported.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Richmond Avenue in Staten Island. The crash involved a southbound 2020 Honda SUV going straight and a westbound 2016 Ford SUV making a left turn. Three occupants were injured: a 29-year-old male driver with elbow and arm injuries, a 33-year-old male driver with chest abrasions, and a 39-year-old female front passenger with knee injuries. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593704 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 23 - A sedan making a left turn collided with an SUV going straight on Armstrong Avenue. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved aggressive driving and improper turning. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female sedan driver was injured in a collision on Armstrong Avenue, Staten Island. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the center front end of a southbound SUV. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists aggressive driving and turning improperly as contributing factors. The SUV had no occupants and was traveling straight ahead. The sedan sustained damage to its center back end, and the SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No ejections occurred during the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595846 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 20 - An 80-year-old man was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Richmond Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. Glare impaired the driver's vision. The man suffered injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Richmond Avenue struck an 80-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The report lists glare as a contributing factor, which likely impaired the driver's visibility. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. No driver license issues were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the crossing signal at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593172 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 8 - A speeding SUV tore down Arthur Kill Road. The unlicensed driver died from head wounds. His passenger survived, arm torn away. Metal twisted. Airbags burst. The night was silent. Speed left blood and ruin behind.

A crash on Arthur Kill Road left one man dead and another gravely injured. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling at unsafe speed struck with force, crushing its front end. The unlicensed 44-year-old driver died from severe head wounds. His 28-year-old front passenger survived but suffered an arm amputation. Both had airbags deploy and wore lap belts. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash left devastation in its wake.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588305 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 7 - Sedan turned across Richmond Avenue. Motorcycle hit left doors. Rider thrown, neck injured, unconscious. Police cite improper turning. No injuries to sedan occupants.

According to the police report, a sedan made an improper U-turn on Richmond Avenue in Staten Island. A northbound motorcycle struck the sedan's left side doors. The 21-year-old motorcyclist was ejected, suffered a neck injury, and was rendered unconscious. The police report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor, pointing to the sedan driver's error. The motorcyclist wore a helmet. The sedan had two occupants, neither reported injured. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash left the motorcyclist seriously hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588196 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 23 - A 24-year-old male driver crashed his sedan on Staten Island’s Richmond Avenue late at night. The vehicle struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The crash caused severe vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Richmond Avenue, Staten Island. The driver, alone in a 2009 Infiniti sedan traveling south, lost control and impacted an object with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report lists "Driver Inexperience" as the contributing factor. The driver sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle suffered center front-end damage. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other parties were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585053 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19