About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 4
▸ Severe Bleeding 1
▸ Severe Lacerations 1
▸ Concussion 1
▸ Whiplash 9
▸ Contusion/Bruise 18
▸ Abrasion 7
▸ Pain/Nausea 4
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in Arden Heights-Rossville
- 2021 White Jeep Suburban (LNF4124) – 54 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2018 Gray Nissan Suburban (KRR2313) – 30 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2025 Gray Land Rover Suburban (LTJ8002) – 27 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2023 White Lucid Sedan (LCP8918) – 22 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 White Ford Suburban (KKE8025) – 21 times • 2 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
CloseAfternoon bike crash at Sinclair and Carlton, and a neighborhood on edge
Arden Heights-Rossville: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 23, 2025
Just after midday on Sep 15, 2025, at Sinclair Avenue and Carlton Boulevard, an 11‑year‑old riding a bike was hit by a driver in an SUV. Police recorded the child injured and the SUV moving straight through the intersection (NYC Open Data).
This Month
- Oct 7, a driver going straight in a sedan hit a parked pickup around Annadale Road; a 38‑year‑old woman was injured (NYC Open Data).
- Aug 22, two right‑turning drivers collided at Woodrow Road and Tynan Street; an 87‑year‑old woman was hurt (NYC Open Data).
The count keeps climbing
Since 2022, this area has recorded 521 crashes, 220 injuries, and 4 deaths. Those are the lives behind a small map tile called Arden Heights–Rossville (CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data).
Injuries stack up in the morning hours. Police tallies show heavy harm around 7–9 AM, then again late in the day (CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data).
Drivers’ choices show up in the forms. Records cite aggressive driving, inattention/distraction, and failure to yield among the contributing factors here (CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data).
Where it breaks
The worst pain clusters along big roads. Two deaths are tied to the West Shore Expressway. Another to Drumgoole Road West. Police also logged severe harm near Tynan Street and Dogwood Drive (CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data).
Confusion on Staten Island’s bus corridors is not abstract. “That’s one accident every four days,” Borough President Vito Fossella said of right‑turn crashes tied to bus‑lane signage on Hylan Boulevard (amNY).
What leaders did—and didn’t
Council Member Frank Morano sponsored a bill to force faster fixes to broken street furniture—bike racks, bus shelters, bollards—and track the repairs (Legistar Int 1386-2025). He also co‑sponsored measures on e‑bike speeds and on posting rules for shared micromobility systems (CrashCount timeline).
In Albany, Senator Andrew Lanza voted yes in committee on the Stop Super Speeders bill on Jun 11, then voted no on Jun 12 (Open States S 4045). Assembly Member Mike Reilly voted against renewing New York City’s speed‑camera program (Streetsblog NYC).
The city has the power to drop speeds on local streets. It has cameras that work around schools. The tools exist. The numbers above show what happens when speed and inattention rule (CrashCount analysis; NYC Open Data).
What would help here, now
- Daylight every corner on Carlton Boulevard, Woodrow Road, and along Drumgoole: clear sight lines, no parking at the crosswalks.
- Give people walking the head start at key crossings (leading pedestrian intervals) and harden left turns at wide mouths.
- Aim enforcement and calming at the morning and evening peaks along the West Shore Expressway feeders.
The next lever to pull
Two moves reach every block:
- Lower the city’s default speed limit under the authority already granted. Fewer families will face this ledger.
- Pass the Stop Super Speeders Act so repeat speeders can’t keep doing it. The bill is filed as S 4045.
If you want this to change, tell City Hall and Albany to use the tools they already have. Start here: Take action.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions — Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-23
- File Int 1386-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-09-10
- S 4045 — Intelligent Speed Assistance for Repeat Offenders, Open States / NYS Senate, Published 2025-06-11
- ‘Dirty Dozen’ who voted against NYC speed cameras, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23
- Confusing Bus Lane Signs Spur Crashes, amNY, Published 2025-08-05
- Take Action: Slow the Speed, Stop the Carnage, CrashCount, Published 0001-01-01
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Mike Reilly
District 62
Council Member Frank Morano
District 51
State Senator Andrew Lanza
District 24
▸ Other Geographies
Arden Heights-Rossville Arden Heights-Rossville sits in Staten Island, District 51, AD 62, SD 24, Staten Island CB3.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Arden Heights-Rossville
12S 8344
Lanza votes no, opposing safer school speed zones for children.▸Jun 12 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
12S 6815
Lanza votes yes to exempt some employees from bus lane rules.▸Jun 12 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.
Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.
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File S 6815,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
11S 4045
Lanza votes yes in committee, boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.▸Jun 11 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
-
File S 4045,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7678
Lanza votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 11 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.
Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 7678,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7785
Lanza votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
-
File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7785
Lanza votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
-
File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1304-2025
Morano co-sponsors bill requiring micromobility share operators to display safety rules.▸Jun 11 - Council bill demands bike and scooter share firms post road rules at stations and in apps. Riders must review rules yearly. No charge for time spent reading. City aims for clarity, not confusion.
Int 1304-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled "requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation," compels operators to show safety rules on apps and at stations. Users must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. The bill bars operators from charging for this time. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Ariola, and Morano. The law aims to make safety rules visible and unavoidable for every rider.
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File Int 1304-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1304-2025
Morano co-sponsors bill requiring micromobility share operators to display safety rules.▸Jun 11 - Council bill orders bike and scooter share firms to show road rules on apps and stations. Riders must review rules yearly. No extra fees. Aim: clear, visible rules for all. Committee review underway.
Bill Int 1304-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled “A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation,” demands that operators of shared bikes and scooters display city and state traffic rules on apps and at stations. Riders must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. Sponsors include Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (primary), Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Banks, Ariola, and Morano. The bill bars operators from charging users for time spent reviewing safety rules. The measure aims to make the rules clear and visible to all users.
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File Int 1304-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1304-2025
Morano co-sponsors bill requiring micromobility share systems to display safety rules.▸Jun 11 - Council bill orders bike and scooter share firms to show road rules at docks and in apps. Riders must review rules yearly. No extra fees. Aim: clear, visible reminders. Committee review underway.
Bill Int 1304-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation," demands operators post rules at stations and in apps. Riders must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. The law bars operators from charging for the review time. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Banks, Gutiérrez, Ariola, and Morano. The measure aims for clear, accessible safety information but does not address street design or enforcement.
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File Int 1304-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1312-2025
Morano co-sponsors e-bike speed limit bill, potentially worsening street safety.▸Jun 11 - Council bill aims to slow e-bikes to 15 mph. Sponsors say it will cut risk on crowded streets. The measure now sits with the transportation committee. No vote yet. Vulnerable road users wait.
Bill Int 1312-2025 was introduced June 11, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to lowering the speed limit for bicycles with electric assist,' proposes a 15 mph cap for e-bikes. Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Frank Morano, Linda Lee, Mercedes Narcisse, and Keith Powers sponsored the measure. The summary states, 'This bill would lower the speed limit for e-bikes to 15 miles per hour.' The bill is pending in committee. No safety analyst assessment was provided.
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File Int 1312-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
10S 8117
Lanza votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
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File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9S 915
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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
9S 915
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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
4
SUV and Sedan Collide on Arthur Kill Road▸Jun 4 - SUV and sedan crashed at Arthur Kill Road and Veterans Road West. One driver suffered face injuries and whiplash. No clear cause listed. Streets remain dangerous.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Honda sedan, collided at Arthur Kill Road and Veterans Road West on Staten Island. According to the police report, a 45-year-old woman driving the SUV was injured in the face and reported whiplash. Three others, including both drivers and two occupants, had unspecified injuries. The sedan was making a left turn while the SUV was going straight. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The report notes both drivers were licensed and using seat belts. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for all road users at busy intersections.
12
Driver Flees Stop, Crashes, Fires Gun▸May 12 - A driver sped from police, crashed into a cruiser, fired shots. Shattered glass cut three officers. Two guns found in the car. The SUV had a long record of violations. Streets turned to chaos in Port Richmond.
According to the NY Daily News (published May 12, 2025), a 31-year-old man in a 2009 Nissan Murano refused to stop for police on Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island. The article reports, "The suspect sped off but struck a police cruiser nearby and then fired multiple times at the vehicle." Three officers suffered minor injuries from shattered glass. Police found two guns in the car. The SUV had 27 recorded infractions, including five for speeding, though it is unclear who was driving at the time of those violations. The incident highlights ongoing risks from drivers with repeated violations and raises questions about enforcement and vehicle oversight.
-
Driver Flees Stop, Crashes, Fires Gun,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-12
6S 4804
Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸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
10
Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse▸Apr 10 - A box truck reversed into Leony Salcedo-Chevalier by the loading dock. He died at the hospital. The driver stayed. No charges filed. The crash left a family without a father. Police are investigating. The warehouse kept running.
NY Daily News reported on April 10, 2025, that Leony Salcedo-Chevalier, 34, was struck and killed by a reversing box truck at the JFK8-Amazon Fulfillment Center in Staten Island. The incident happened late Wednesday night as Salcedo-Chevalier stood by the loading dock. Both he and the driver worked for a freight contractor, not Amazon. The driver, 40, remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time of reporting. An Amazon spokesperson called it a 'horrible tragedy' and said the company was cooperating with police. The article quotes a coworker: 'He was 34 years old. He had two daughters. He was killed on the job.' The crash highlights the dangers faced by workers in busy warehouse loading zones, where large vehicles maneuver in tight spaces.
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Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-10
1S 7085
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸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
27
SUV Driver Injured in Alcohol-Related Crash▸Mar 27 - A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries after a collision on Huguenot Avenue. The crash involved alcohol, impacting the vehicle’s front left. The driver was conscious and restrained, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in NYC streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on Huguenot Avenue involving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. The driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a critical role in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by alcohol-impaired vehicle operation on city streets.
15
Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store▸Mar 15 - Police sped to a gun call. A U-turn blocked their path. The cruiser swerved, jumped the curb, and hit a shuttered shop. Metal buckled. Officers hurt. In Manhattan, a Charger spun wild, pinning a cop. Steel and flesh met hard. Sirens followed.
The NY Daily News (March 15, 2025) reports two Staten Island police officers crashed their cruiser into a closed restaurant while responding to an emergency. The officers 'lost control of their marked cruiser and slammed into the front of a Mexican restaurant' after swerving to avoid a car making a U-turn. Both officers sustained minor injuries. Hours earlier in Manhattan, a Dodge Charger 'spinning out of control' struck a police officer, pinning him against his patrol vehicle. Witness Abi Aguirre described, 'He crashed into a sanitation car... then he's doing circles and then he crashed out with a police car.' Both the officer and the driver were hospitalized. The incidents highlight risks from high-speed responses and erratic driving, raising questions about street design and emergency protocols.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-15
Jun 12 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-12
12S 6815
Lanza votes yes to exempt some employees from bus lane rules.▸Jun 12 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.
Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.
-
File S 6815,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
11S 4045
Lanza votes yes in committee, boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.▸Jun 11 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
-
File S 4045,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7678
Lanza votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 11 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.
Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 7678,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7785
Lanza votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
-
File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7785
Lanza votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
-
File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1304-2025
Morano co-sponsors bill requiring micromobility share operators to display safety rules.▸Jun 11 - Council bill demands bike and scooter share firms post road rules at stations and in apps. Riders must review rules yearly. No charge for time spent reading. City aims for clarity, not confusion.
Int 1304-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled "requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation," compels operators to show safety rules on apps and at stations. Users must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. The bill bars operators from charging for this time. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Ariola, and Morano. The law aims to make safety rules visible and unavoidable for every rider.
-
File Int 1304-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1304-2025
Morano co-sponsors bill requiring micromobility share operators to display safety rules.▸Jun 11 - Council bill orders bike and scooter share firms to show road rules on apps and stations. Riders must review rules yearly. No extra fees. Aim: clear, visible rules for all. Committee review underway.
Bill Int 1304-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled “A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation,” demands that operators of shared bikes and scooters display city and state traffic rules on apps and at stations. Riders must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. Sponsors include Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (primary), Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Banks, Ariola, and Morano. The bill bars operators from charging users for time spent reviewing safety rules. The measure aims to make the rules clear and visible to all users.
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File Int 1304-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1304-2025
Morano co-sponsors bill requiring micromobility share systems to display safety rules.▸Jun 11 - Council bill orders bike and scooter share firms to show road rules at docks and in apps. Riders must review rules yearly. No extra fees. Aim: clear, visible reminders. Committee review underway.
Bill Int 1304-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation," demands operators post rules at stations and in apps. Riders must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. The law bars operators from charging for the review time. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Banks, Gutiérrez, Ariola, and Morano. The measure aims for clear, accessible safety information but does not address street design or enforcement.
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File Int 1304-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1312-2025
Morano co-sponsors e-bike speed limit bill, potentially worsening street safety.▸Jun 11 - Council bill aims to slow e-bikes to 15 mph. Sponsors say it will cut risk on crowded streets. The measure now sits with the transportation committee. No vote yet. Vulnerable road users wait.
Bill Int 1312-2025 was introduced June 11, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to lowering the speed limit for bicycles with electric assist,' proposes a 15 mph cap for e-bikes. Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Frank Morano, Linda Lee, Mercedes Narcisse, and Keith Powers sponsored the measure. The summary states, 'This bill would lower the speed limit for e-bikes to 15 miles per hour.' The bill is pending in committee. No safety analyst assessment was provided.
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File Int 1312-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
10S 8117
Lanza votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
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File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9S 915
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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.
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File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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.
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File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
4
SUV and Sedan Collide on Arthur Kill Road▸Jun 4 - SUV and sedan crashed at Arthur Kill Road and Veterans Road West. One driver suffered face injuries and whiplash. No clear cause listed. Streets remain dangerous.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Honda sedan, collided at Arthur Kill Road and Veterans Road West on Staten Island. According to the police report, a 45-year-old woman driving the SUV was injured in the face and reported whiplash. Three others, including both drivers and two occupants, had unspecified injuries. The sedan was making a left turn while the SUV was going straight. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The report notes both drivers were licensed and using seat belts. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for all road users at busy intersections.
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Driver Flees Stop, Crashes, Fires Gun▸May 12 - A driver sped from police, crashed into a cruiser, fired shots. Shattered glass cut three officers. Two guns found in the car. The SUV had a long record of violations. Streets turned to chaos in Port Richmond.
According to the NY Daily News (published May 12, 2025), a 31-year-old man in a 2009 Nissan Murano refused to stop for police on Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island. The article reports, "The suspect sped off but struck a police cruiser nearby and then fired multiple times at the vehicle." Three officers suffered minor injuries from shattered glass. Police found two guns in the car. The SUV had 27 recorded infractions, including five for speeding, though it is unclear who was driving at the time of those violations. The incident highlights ongoing risks from drivers with repeated violations and raises questions about enforcement and vehicle oversight.
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Driver Flees Stop, Crashes, Fires Gun,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-12
6S 4804
Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸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.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
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Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse▸Apr 10 - A box truck reversed into Leony Salcedo-Chevalier by the loading dock. He died at the hospital. The driver stayed. No charges filed. The crash left a family without a father. Police are investigating. The warehouse kept running.
NY Daily News reported on April 10, 2025, that Leony Salcedo-Chevalier, 34, was struck and killed by a reversing box truck at the JFK8-Amazon Fulfillment Center in Staten Island. The incident happened late Wednesday night as Salcedo-Chevalier stood by the loading dock. Both he and the driver worked for a freight contractor, not Amazon. The driver, 40, remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time of reporting. An Amazon spokesperson called it a 'horrible tragedy' and said the company was cooperating with police. The article quotes a coworker: 'He was 34 years old. He had two daughters. He was killed on the job.' The crash highlights the dangers faced by workers in busy warehouse loading zones, where large vehicles maneuver in tight spaces.
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Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-10
1S 7085
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸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.
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File S 7085,
Open States,
Published 2025-04-01
27
SUV Driver Injured in Alcohol-Related Crash▸Mar 27 - A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries after a collision on Huguenot Avenue. The crash involved alcohol, impacting the vehicle’s front left. The driver was conscious and restrained, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in NYC streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on Huguenot Avenue involving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. The driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a critical role in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by alcohol-impaired vehicle operation on city streets.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store▸Mar 15 - Police sped to a gun call. A U-turn blocked their path. The cruiser swerved, jumped the curb, and hit a shuttered shop. Metal buckled. Officers hurt. In Manhattan, a Charger spun wild, pinning a cop. Steel and flesh met hard. Sirens followed.
The NY Daily News (March 15, 2025) reports two Staten Island police officers crashed their cruiser into a closed restaurant while responding to an emergency. The officers 'lost control of their marked cruiser and slammed into the front of a Mexican restaurant' after swerving to avoid a car making a U-turn. Both officers sustained minor injuries. Hours earlier in Manhattan, a Dodge Charger 'spinning out of control' struck a police officer, pinning him against his patrol vehicle. Witness Abi Aguirre described, 'He crashed into a sanitation car... then he's doing circles and then he crashed out with a police car.' Both the officer and the driver were hospitalized. The incidents highlight risks from high-speed responses and erratic driving, raising questions about street design and emergency protocols.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-15
Jun 12 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.
Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.
- File S 6815, Open States, Published 2025-06-12
11S 4045
Lanza votes yes in committee, boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.▸Jun 11 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
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File S 4045,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7678
Lanza votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 11 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.
Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 7678,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7785
Lanza votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
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File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7785
Lanza votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
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File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1304-2025
Morano co-sponsors bill requiring micromobility share operators to display safety rules.▸Jun 11 - Council bill demands bike and scooter share firms post road rules at stations and in apps. Riders must review rules yearly. No charge for time spent reading. City aims for clarity, not confusion.
Int 1304-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled "requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation," compels operators to show safety rules on apps and at stations. Users must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. The bill bars operators from charging for this time. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Ariola, and Morano. The law aims to make safety rules visible and unavoidable for every rider.
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File Int 1304-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1304-2025
Morano co-sponsors bill requiring micromobility share operators to display safety rules.▸Jun 11 - Council bill orders bike and scooter share firms to show road rules on apps and stations. Riders must review rules yearly. No extra fees. Aim: clear, visible rules for all. Committee review underway.
Bill Int 1304-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled “A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation,” demands that operators of shared bikes and scooters display city and state traffic rules on apps and at stations. Riders must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. Sponsors include Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (primary), Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Banks, Ariola, and Morano. The bill bars operators from charging users for time spent reviewing safety rules. The measure aims to make the rules clear and visible to all users.
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File Int 1304-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1304-2025
Morano co-sponsors bill requiring micromobility share systems to display safety rules.▸Jun 11 - Council bill orders bike and scooter share firms to show road rules at docks and in apps. Riders must review rules yearly. No extra fees. Aim: clear, visible reminders. Committee review underway.
Bill Int 1304-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation," demands operators post rules at stations and in apps. Riders must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. The law bars operators from charging for the review time. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Banks, Gutiérrez, Ariola, and Morano. The measure aims for clear, accessible safety information but does not address street design or enforcement.
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File Int 1304-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1312-2025
Morano co-sponsors e-bike speed limit bill, potentially worsening street safety.▸Jun 11 - Council bill aims to slow e-bikes to 15 mph. Sponsors say it will cut risk on crowded streets. The measure now sits with the transportation committee. No vote yet. Vulnerable road users wait.
Bill Int 1312-2025 was introduced June 11, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to lowering the speed limit for bicycles with electric assist,' proposes a 15 mph cap for e-bikes. Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Frank Morano, Linda Lee, Mercedes Narcisse, and Keith Powers sponsored the measure. The summary states, 'This bill would lower the speed limit for e-bikes to 15 miles per hour.' The bill is pending in committee. No safety analyst assessment was provided.
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File Int 1312-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
10S 8117
Lanza votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
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File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9S 915
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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.
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File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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.
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File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
4
SUV and Sedan Collide on Arthur Kill Road▸Jun 4 - SUV and sedan crashed at Arthur Kill Road and Veterans Road West. One driver suffered face injuries and whiplash. No clear cause listed. Streets remain dangerous.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Honda sedan, collided at Arthur Kill Road and Veterans Road West on Staten Island. According to the police report, a 45-year-old woman driving the SUV was injured in the face and reported whiplash. Three others, including both drivers and two occupants, had unspecified injuries. The sedan was making a left turn while the SUV was going straight. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The report notes both drivers were licensed and using seat belts. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for all road users at busy intersections.
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Driver Flees Stop, Crashes, Fires Gun▸May 12 - A driver sped from police, crashed into a cruiser, fired shots. Shattered glass cut three officers. Two guns found in the car. The SUV had a long record of violations. Streets turned to chaos in Port Richmond.
According to the NY Daily News (published May 12, 2025), a 31-year-old man in a 2009 Nissan Murano refused to stop for police on Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island. The article reports, "The suspect sped off but struck a police cruiser nearby and then fired multiple times at the vehicle." Three officers suffered minor injuries from shattered glass. Police found two guns in the car. The SUV had 27 recorded infractions, including five for speeding, though it is unclear who was driving at the time of those violations. The incident highlights ongoing risks from drivers with repeated violations and raises questions about enforcement and vehicle oversight.
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Driver Flees Stop, Crashes, Fires Gun,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-12
6S 4804
Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸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.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
10
Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse▸Apr 10 - A box truck reversed into Leony Salcedo-Chevalier by the loading dock. He died at the hospital. The driver stayed. No charges filed. The crash left a family without a father. Police are investigating. The warehouse kept running.
NY Daily News reported on April 10, 2025, that Leony Salcedo-Chevalier, 34, was struck and killed by a reversing box truck at the JFK8-Amazon Fulfillment Center in Staten Island. The incident happened late Wednesday night as Salcedo-Chevalier stood by the loading dock. Both he and the driver worked for a freight contractor, not Amazon. The driver, 40, remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time of reporting. An Amazon spokesperson called it a 'horrible tragedy' and said the company was cooperating with police. The article quotes a coworker: 'He was 34 years old. He had two daughters. He was killed on the job.' The crash highlights the dangers faced by workers in busy warehouse loading zones, where large vehicles maneuver in tight spaces.
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Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-10
1S 7085
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸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.
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File S 7085,
Open States,
Published 2025-04-01
27
SUV Driver Injured in Alcohol-Related Crash▸Mar 27 - A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries after a collision on Huguenot Avenue. The crash involved alcohol, impacting the vehicle’s front left. The driver was conscious and restrained, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in NYC streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on Huguenot Avenue involving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. The driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a critical role in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by alcohol-impaired vehicle operation on city streets.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store▸Mar 15 - Police sped to a gun call. A U-turn blocked their path. The cruiser swerved, jumped the curb, and hit a shuttered shop. Metal buckled. Officers hurt. In Manhattan, a Charger spun wild, pinning a cop. Steel and flesh met hard. Sirens followed.
The NY Daily News (March 15, 2025) reports two Staten Island police officers crashed their cruiser into a closed restaurant while responding to an emergency. The officers 'lost control of their marked cruiser and slammed into the front of a Mexican restaurant' after swerving to avoid a car making a U-turn. Both officers sustained minor injuries. Hours earlier in Manhattan, a Dodge Charger 'spinning out of control' struck a police officer, pinning him against his patrol vehicle. Witness Abi Aguirre described, 'He crashed into a sanitation car... then he's doing circles and then he crashed out with a police car.' Both the officer and the driver were hospitalized. The incidents highlight risks from high-speed responses and erratic driving, raising questions about street design and emergency protocols.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-15
Jun 11 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
11S 7678
Lanza votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 11 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.
Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 7678,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7785
Lanza votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
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File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7785
Lanza votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
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File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1304-2025
Morano co-sponsors bill requiring micromobility share operators to display safety rules.▸Jun 11 - Council bill demands bike and scooter share firms post road rules at stations and in apps. Riders must review rules yearly. No charge for time spent reading. City aims for clarity, not confusion.
Int 1304-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled "requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation," compels operators to show safety rules on apps and at stations. Users must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. The bill bars operators from charging for this time. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Ariola, and Morano. The law aims to make safety rules visible and unavoidable for every rider.
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File Int 1304-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1304-2025
Morano co-sponsors bill requiring micromobility share operators to display safety rules.▸Jun 11 - Council bill orders bike and scooter share firms to show road rules on apps and stations. Riders must review rules yearly. No extra fees. Aim: clear, visible rules for all. Committee review underway.
Bill Int 1304-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled “A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation,” demands that operators of shared bikes and scooters display city and state traffic rules on apps and at stations. Riders must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. Sponsors include Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (primary), Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Banks, Ariola, and Morano. The bill bars operators from charging users for time spent reviewing safety rules. The measure aims to make the rules clear and visible to all users.
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File Int 1304-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1304-2025
Morano co-sponsors bill requiring micromobility share systems to display safety rules.▸Jun 11 - Council bill orders bike and scooter share firms to show road rules at docks and in apps. Riders must review rules yearly. No extra fees. Aim: clear, visible reminders. Committee review underway.
Bill Int 1304-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation," demands operators post rules at stations and in apps. Riders must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. The law bars operators from charging for the review time. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Banks, Gutiérrez, Ariola, and Morano. The measure aims for clear, accessible safety information but does not address street design or enforcement.
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File Int 1304-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1312-2025
Morano co-sponsors e-bike speed limit bill, potentially worsening street safety.▸Jun 11 - Council bill aims to slow e-bikes to 15 mph. Sponsors say it will cut risk on crowded streets. The measure now sits with the transportation committee. No vote yet. Vulnerable road users wait.
Bill Int 1312-2025 was introduced June 11, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to lowering the speed limit for bicycles with electric assist,' proposes a 15 mph cap for e-bikes. Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Frank Morano, Linda Lee, Mercedes Narcisse, and Keith Powers sponsored the measure. The summary states, 'This bill would lower the speed limit for e-bikes to 15 miles per hour.' The bill is pending in committee. No safety analyst assessment was provided.
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File Int 1312-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
10S 8117
Lanza votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
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File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9S 915
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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.
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File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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.
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File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
4
SUV and Sedan Collide on Arthur Kill Road▸Jun 4 - SUV and sedan crashed at Arthur Kill Road and Veterans Road West. One driver suffered face injuries and whiplash. No clear cause listed. Streets remain dangerous.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Honda sedan, collided at Arthur Kill Road and Veterans Road West on Staten Island. According to the police report, a 45-year-old woman driving the SUV was injured in the face and reported whiplash. Three others, including both drivers and two occupants, had unspecified injuries. The sedan was making a left turn while the SUV was going straight. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The report notes both drivers were licensed and using seat belts. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for all road users at busy intersections.
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Driver Flees Stop, Crashes, Fires Gun▸May 12 - A driver sped from police, crashed into a cruiser, fired shots. Shattered glass cut three officers. Two guns found in the car. The SUV had a long record of violations. Streets turned to chaos in Port Richmond.
According to the NY Daily News (published May 12, 2025), a 31-year-old man in a 2009 Nissan Murano refused to stop for police on Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island. The article reports, "The suspect sped off but struck a police cruiser nearby and then fired multiple times at the vehicle." Three officers suffered minor injuries from shattered glass. Police found two guns in the car. The SUV had 27 recorded infractions, including five for speeding, though it is unclear who was driving at the time of those violations. The incident highlights ongoing risks from drivers with repeated violations and raises questions about enforcement and vehicle oversight.
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Driver Flees Stop, Crashes, Fires Gun,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-12
6S 4804
Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸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.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
10
Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse▸Apr 10 - A box truck reversed into Leony Salcedo-Chevalier by the loading dock. He died at the hospital. The driver stayed. No charges filed. The crash left a family without a father. Police are investigating. The warehouse kept running.
NY Daily News reported on April 10, 2025, that Leony Salcedo-Chevalier, 34, was struck and killed by a reversing box truck at the JFK8-Amazon Fulfillment Center in Staten Island. The incident happened late Wednesday night as Salcedo-Chevalier stood by the loading dock. Both he and the driver worked for a freight contractor, not Amazon. The driver, 40, remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time of reporting. An Amazon spokesperson called it a 'horrible tragedy' and said the company was cooperating with police. The article quotes a coworker: 'He was 34 years old. He had two daughters. He was killed on the job.' The crash highlights the dangers faced by workers in busy warehouse loading zones, where large vehicles maneuver in tight spaces.
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Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-10
1S 7085
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸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.
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File S 7085,
Open States,
Published 2025-04-01
27
SUV Driver Injured in Alcohol-Related Crash▸Mar 27 - A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries after a collision on Huguenot Avenue. The crash involved alcohol, impacting the vehicle’s front left. The driver was conscious and restrained, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in NYC streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on Huguenot Avenue involving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. The driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a critical role in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by alcohol-impaired vehicle operation on city streets.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store▸Mar 15 - Police sped to a gun call. A U-turn blocked their path. The cruiser swerved, jumped the curb, and hit a shuttered shop. Metal buckled. Officers hurt. In Manhattan, a Charger spun wild, pinning a cop. Steel and flesh met hard. Sirens followed.
The NY Daily News (March 15, 2025) reports two Staten Island police officers crashed their cruiser into a closed restaurant while responding to an emergency. The officers 'lost control of their marked cruiser and slammed into the front of a Mexican restaurant' after swerving to avoid a car making a U-turn. Both officers sustained minor injuries. Hours earlier in Manhattan, a Dodge Charger 'spinning out of control' struck a police officer, pinning him against his patrol vehicle. Witness Abi Aguirre described, 'He crashed into a sanitation car... then he's doing circles and then he crashed out with a police car.' Both the officer and the driver were hospitalized. The incidents highlight risks from high-speed responses and erratic driving, raising questions about street design and emergency protocols.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-15
Jun 11 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.
Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 7678, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
11S 7785
Lanza votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
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File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7785
Lanza votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
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File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1304-2025
Morano co-sponsors bill requiring micromobility share operators to display safety rules.▸Jun 11 - Council bill demands bike and scooter share firms post road rules at stations and in apps. Riders must review rules yearly. No charge for time spent reading. City aims for clarity, not confusion.
Int 1304-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled "requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation," compels operators to show safety rules on apps and at stations. Users must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. The bill bars operators from charging for this time. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Ariola, and Morano. The law aims to make safety rules visible and unavoidable for every rider.
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File Int 1304-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1304-2025
Morano co-sponsors bill requiring micromobility share operators to display safety rules.▸Jun 11 - Council bill orders bike and scooter share firms to show road rules on apps and stations. Riders must review rules yearly. No extra fees. Aim: clear, visible rules for all. Committee review underway.
Bill Int 1304-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled “A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation,” demands that operators of shared bikes and scooters display city and state traffic rules on apps and at stations. Riders must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. Sponsors include Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (primary), Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Banks, Ariola, and Morano. The bill bars operators from charging users for time spent reviewing safety rules. The measure aims to make the rules clear and visible to all users.
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File Int 1304-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1304-2025
Morano co-sponsors bill requiring micromobility share systems to display safety rules.▸Jun 11 - Council bill orders bike and scooter share firms to show road rules at docks and in apps. Riders must review rules yearly. No extra fees. Aim: clear, visible reminders. Committee review underway.
Bill Int 1304-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation," demands operators post rules at stations and in apps. Riders must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. The law bars operators from charging for the review time. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Banks, Gutiérrez, Ariola, and Morano. The measure aims for clear, accessible safety information but does not address street design or enforcement.
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File Int 1304-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1312-2025
Morano co-sponsors e-bike speed limit bill, potentially worsening street safety.▸Jun 11 - Council bill aims to slow e-bikes to 15 mph. Sponsors say it will cut risk on crowded streets. The measure now sits with the transportation committee. No vote yet. Vulnerable road users wait.
Bill Int 1312-2025 was introduced June 11, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to lowering the speed limit for bicycles with electric assist,' proposes a 15 mph cap for e-bikes. Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Frank Morano, Linda Lee, Mercedes Narcisse, and Keith Powers sponsored the measure. The summary states, 'This bill would lower the speed limit for e-bikes to 15 miles per hour.' The bill is pending in committee. No safety analyst assessment was provided.
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File Int 1312-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
10S 8117
Lanza votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
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File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9S 915
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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.
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File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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.
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File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
4
SUV and Sedan Collide on Arthur Kill Road▸Jun 4 - SUV and sedan crashed at Arthur Kill Road and Veterans Road West. One driver suffered face injuries and whiplash. No clear cause listed. Streets remain dangerous.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Honda sedan, collided at Arthur Kill Road and Veterans Road West on Staten Island. According to the police report, a 45-year-old woman driving the SUV was injured in the face and reported whiplash. Three others, including both drivers and two occupants, had unspecified injuries. The sedan was making a left turn while the SUV was going straight. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The report notes both drivers were licensed and using seat belts. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for all road users at busy intersections.
12
Driver Flees Stop, Crashes, Fires Gun▸May 12 - A driver sped from police, crashed into a cruiser, fired shots. Shattered glass cut three officers. Two guns found in the car. The SUV had a long record of violations. Streets turned to chaos in Port Richmond.
According to the NY Daily News (published May 12, 2025), a 31-year-old man in a 2009 Nissan Murano refused to stop for police on Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island. The article reports, "The suspect sped off but struck a police cruiser nearby and then fired multiple times at the vehicle." Three officers suffered minor injuries from shattered glass. Police found two guns in the car. The SUV had 27 recorded infractions, including five for speeding, though it is unclear who was driving at the time of those violations. The incident highlights ongoing risks from drivers with repeated violations and raises questions about enforcement and vehicle oversight.
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Driver Flees Stop, Crashes, Fires Gun,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-12
6S 4804
Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸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.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
10
Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse▸Apr 10 - A box truck reversed into Leony Salcedo-Chevalier by the loading dock. He died at the hospital. The driver stayed. No charges filed. The crash left a family without a father. Police are investigating. The warehouse kept running.
NY Daily News reported on April 10, 2025, that Leony Salcedo-Chevalier, 34, was struck and killed by a reversing box truck at the JFK8-Amazon Fulfillment Center in Staten Island. The incident happened late Wednesday night as Salcedo-Chevalier stood by the loading dock. Both he and the driver worked for a freight contractor, not Amazon. The driver, 40, remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time of reporting. An Amazon spokesperson called it a 'horrible tragedy' and said the company was cooperating with police. The article quotes a coworker: 'He was 34 years old. He had two daughters. He was killed on the job.' The crash highlights the dangers faced by workers in busy warehouse loading zones, where large vehicles maneuver in tight spaces.
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Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-10
1S 7085
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸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.
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File S 7085,
Open States,
Published 2025-04-01
27
SUV Driver Injured in Alcohol-Related Crash▸Mar 27 - A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries after a collision on Huguenot Avenue. The crash involved alcohol, impacting the vehicle’s front left. The driver was conscious and restrained, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in NYC streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on Huguenot Avenue involving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. The driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a critical role in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by alcohol-impaired vehicle operation on city streets.
15
Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store▸Mar 15 - Police sped to a gun call. A U-turn blocked their path. The cruiser swerved, jumped the curb, and hit a shuttered shop. Metal buckled. Officers hurt. In Manhattan, a Charger spun wild, pinning a cop. Steel and flesh met hard. Sirens followed.
The NY Daily News (March 15, 2025) reports two Staten Island police officers crashed their cruiser into a closed restaurant while responding to an emergency. The officers 'lost control of their marked cruiser and slammed into the front of a Mexican restaurant' after swerving to avoid a car making a U-turn. Both officers sustained minor injuries. Hours earlier in Manhattan, a Dodge Charger 'spinning out of control' struck a police officer, pinning him against his patrol vehicle. Witness Abi Aguirre described, 'He crashed into a sanitation car... then he's doing circles and then he crashed out with a police car.' Both the officer and the driver were hospitalized. The incidents highlight risks from high-speed responses and erratic driving, raising questions about street design and emergency protocols.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-15
Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
- File S 7785, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
11S 7785
Lanza votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
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File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1304-2025
Morano co-sponsors bill requiring micromobility share operators to display safety rules.▸Jun 11 - Council bill demands bike and scooter share firms post road rules at stations and in apps. Riders must review rules yearly. No charge for time spent reading. City aims for clarity, not confusion.
Int 1304-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled "requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation," compels operators to show safety rules on apps and at stations. Users must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. The bill bars operators from charging for this time. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Ariola, and Morano. The law aims to make safety rules visible and unavoidable for every rider.
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File Int 1304-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1304-2025
Morano co-sponsors bill requiring micromobility share operators to display safety rules.▸Jun 11 - Council bill orders bike and scooter share firms to show road rules on apps and stations. Riders must review rules yearly. No extra fees. Aim: clear, visible rules for all. Committee review underway.
Bill Int 1304-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled “A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation,” demands that operators of shared bikes and scooters display city and state traffic rules on apps and at stations. Riders must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. Sponsors include Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (primary), Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Banks, Ariola, and Morano. The bill bars operators from charging users for time spent reviewing safety rules. The measure aims to make the rules clear and visible to all users.
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File Int 1304-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1304-2025
Morano co-sponsors bill requiring micromobility share systems to display safety rules.▸Jun 11 - Council bill orders bike and scooter share firms to show road rules at docks and in apps. Riders must review rules yearly. No extra fees. Aim: clear, visible reminders. Committee review underway.
Bill Int 1304-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation," demands operators post rules at stations and in apps. Riders must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. The law bars operators from charging for the review time. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Banks, Gutiérrez, Ariola, and Morano. The measure aims for clear, accessible safety information but does not address street design or enforcement.
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File Int 1304-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1312-2025
Morano co-sponsors e-bike speed limit bill, potentially worsening street safety.▸Jun 11 - Council bill aims to slow e-bikes to 15 mph. Sponsors say it will cut risk on crowded streets. The measure now sits with the transportation committee. No vote yet. Vulnerable road users wait.
Bill Int 1312-2025 was introduced June 11, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to lowering the speed limit for bicycles with electric assist,' proposes a 15 mph cap for e-bikes. Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Frank Morano, Linda Lee, Mercedes Narcisse, and Keith Powers sponsored the measure. The summary states, 'This bill would lower the speed limit for e-bikes to 15 miles per hour.' The bill is pending in committee. No safety analyst assessment was provided.
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File Int 1312-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
10S 8117
Lanza votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
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File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9S 915
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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.
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File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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.
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File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
4
SUV and Sedan Collide on Arthur Kill Road▸Jun 4 - SUV and sedan crashed at Arthur Kill Road and Veterans Road West. One driver suffered face injuries and whiplash. No clear cause listed. Streets remain dangerous.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Honda sedan, collided at Arthur Kill Road and Veterans Road West on Staten Island. According to the police report, a 45-year-old woman driving the SUV was injured in the face and reported whiplash. Three others, including both drivers and two occupants, had unspecified injuries. The sedan was making a left turn while the SUV was going straight. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The report notes both drivers were licensed and using seat belts. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for all road users at busy intersections.
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Driver Flees Stop, Crashes, Fires Gun▸May 12 - A driver sped from police, crashed into a cruiser, fired shots. Shattered glass cut three officers. Two guns found in the car. The SUV had a long record of violations. Streets turned to chaos in Port Richmond.
According to the NY Daily News (published May 12, 2025), a 31-year-old man in a 2009 Nissan Murano refused to stop for police on Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island. The article reports, "The suspect sped off but struck a police cruiser nearby and then fired multiple times at the vehicle." Three officers suffered minor injuries from shattered glass. Police found two guns in the car. The SUV had 27 recorded infractions, including five for speeding, though it is unclear who was driving at the time of those violations. The incident highlights ongoing risks from drivers with repeated violations and raises questions about enforcement and vehicle oversight.
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Driver Flees Stop, Crashes, Fires Gun,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-12
6S 4804
Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸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.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
10
Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse▸Apr 10 - A box truck reversed into Leony Salcedo-Chevalier by the loading dock. He died at the hospital. The driver stayed. No charges filed. The crash left a family without a father. Police are investigating. The warehouse kept running.
NY Daily News reported on April 10, 2025, that Leony Salcedo-Chevalier, 34, was struck and killed by a reversing box truck at the JFK8-Amazon Fulfillment Center in Staten Island. The incident happened late Wednesday night as Salcedo-Chevalier stood by the loading dock. Both he and the driver worked for a freight contractor, not Amazon. The driver, 40, remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time of reporting. An Amazon spokesperson called it a 'horrible tragedy' and said the company was cooperating with police. The article quotes a coworker: 'He was 34 years old. He had two daughters. He was killed on the job.' The crash highlights the dangers faced by workers in busy warehouse loading zones, where large vehicles maneuver in tight spaces.
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Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-10
1S 7085
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸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.
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File S 7085,
Open States,
Published 2025-04-01
27
SUV Driver Injured in Alcohol-Related Crash▸Mar 27 - A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries after a collision on Huguenot Avenue. The crash involved alcohol, impacting the vehicle’s front left. The driver was conscious and restrained, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in NYC streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on Huguenot Avenue involving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. The driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a critical role in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by alcohol-impaired vehicle operation on city streets.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store▸Mar 15 - Police sped to a gun call. A U-turn blocked their path. The cruiser swerved, jumped the curb, and hit a shuttered shop. Metal buckled. Officers hurt. In Manhattan, a Charger spun wild, pinning a cop. Steel and flesh met hard. Sirens followed.
The NY Daily News (March 15, 2025) reports two Staten Island police officers crashed their cruiser into a closed restaurant while responding to an emergency. The officers 'lost control of their marked cruiser and slammed into the front of a Mexican restaurant' after swerving to avoid a car making a U-turn. Both officers sustained minor injuries. Hours earlier in Manhattan, a Dodge Charger 'spinning out of control' struck a police officer, pinning him against his patrol vehicle. Witness Abi Aguirre described, 'He crashed into a sanitation car... then he's doing circles and then he crashed out with a police car.' Both the officer and the driver were hospitalized. The incidents highlight risks from high-speed responses and erratic driving, raising questions about street design and emergency protocols.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-15
Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
- File S 7785, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1304-2025
Morano co-sponsors bill requiring micromobility share operators to display safety rules.▸Jun 11 - Council bill demands bike and scooter share firms post road rules at stations and in apps. Riders must review rules yearly. No charge for time spent reading. City aims for clarity, not confusion.
Int 1304-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled "requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation," compels operators to show safety rules on apps and at stations. Users must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. The bill bars operators from charging for this time. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Ariola, and Morano. The law aims to make safety rules visible and unavoidable for every rider.
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File Int 1304-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1304-2025
Morano co-sponsors bill requiring micromobility share operators to display safety rules.▸Jun 11 - Council bill orders bike and scooter share firms to show road rules on apps and stations. Riders must review rules yearly. No extra fees. Aim: clear, visible rules for all. Committee review underway.
Bill Int 1304-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled “A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation,” demands that operators of shared bikes and scooters display city and state traffic rules on apps and at stations. Riders must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. Sponsors include Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (primary), Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Banks, Ariola, and Morano. The bill bars operators from charging users for time spent reviewing safety rules. The measure aims to make the rules clear and visible to all users.
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File Int 1304-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1304-2025
Morano co-sponsors bill requiring micromobility share systems to display safety rules.▸Jun 11 - Council bill orders bike and scooter share firms to show road rules at docks and in apps. Riders must review rules yearly. No extra fees. Aim: clear, visible reminders. Committee review underway.
Bill Int 1304-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation," demands operators post rules at stations and in apps. Riders must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. The law bars operators from charging for the review time. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Banks, Gutiérrez, Ariola, and Morano. The measure aims for clear, accessible safety information but does not address street design or enforcement.
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File Int 1304-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1312-2025
Morano co-sponsors e-bike speed limit bill, potentially worsening street safety.▸Jun 11 - Council bill aims to slow e-bikes to 15 mph. Sponsors say it will cut risk on crowded streets. The measure now sits with the transportation committee. No vote yet. Vulnerable road users wait.
Bill Int 1312-2025 was introduced June 11, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to lowering the speed limit for bicycles with electric assist,' proposes a 15 mph cap for e-bikes. Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Frank Morano, Linda Lee, Mercedes Narcisse, and Keith Powers sponsored the measure. The summary states, 'This bill would lower the speed limit for e-bikes to 15 miles per hour.' The bill is pending in committee. No safety analyst assessment was provided.
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File Int 1312-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
10S 8117
Lanza votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
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File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9S 915
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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.
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File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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.
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File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
4
SUV and Sedan Collide on Arthur Kill Road▸Jun 4 - SUV and sedan crashed at Arthur Kill Road and Veterans Road West. One driver suffered face injuries and whiplash. No clear cause listed. Streets remain dangerous.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Honda sedan, collided at Arthur Kill Road and Veterans Road West on Staten Island. According to the police report, a 45-year-old woman driving the SUV was injured in the face and reported whiplash. Three others, including both drivers and two occupants, had unspecified injuries. The sedan was making a left turn while the SUV was going straight. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The report notes both drivers were licensed and using seat belts. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for all road users at busy intersections.
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Driver Flees Stop, Crashes, Fires Gun▸May 12 - A driver sped from police, crashed into a cruiser, fired shots. Shattered glass cut three officers. Two guns found in the car. The SUV had a long record of violations. Streets turned to chaos in Port Richmond.
According to the NY Daily News (published May 12, 2025), a 31-year-old man in a 2009 Nissan Murano refused to stop for police on Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island. The article reports, "The suspect sped off but struck a police cruiser nearby and then fired multiple times at the vehicle." Three officers suffered minor injuries from shattered glass. Police found two guns in the car. The SUV had 27 recorded infractions, including five for speeding, though it is unclear who was driving at the time of those violations. The incident highlights ongoing risks from drivers with repeated violations and raises questions about enforcement and vehicle oversight.
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Driver Flees Stop, Crashes, Fires Gun,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-12
6S 4804
Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸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.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
10
Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse▸Apr 10 - A box truck reversed into Leony Salcedo-Chevalier by the loading dock. He died at the hospital. The driver stayed. No charges filed. The crash left a family without a father. Police are investigating. The warehouse kept running.
NY Daily News reported on April 10, 2025, that Leony Salcedo-Chevalier, 34, was struck and killed by a reversing box truck at the JFK8-Amazon Fulfillment Center in Staten Island. The incident happened late Wednesday night as Salcedo-Chevalier stood by the loading dock. Both he and the driver worked for a freight contractor, not Amazon. The driver, 40, remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time of reporting. An Amazon spokesperson called it a 'horrible tragedy' and said the company was cooperating with police. The article quotes a coworker: 'He was 34 years old. He had two daughters. He was killed on the job.' The crash highlights the dangers faced by workers in busy warehouse loading zones, where large vehicles maneuver in tight spaces.
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Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-10
1S 7085
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸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.
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File S 7085,
Open States,
Published 2025-04-01
27
SUV Driver Injured in Alcohol-Related Crash▸Mar 27 - A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries after a collision on Huguenot Avenue. The crash involved alcohol, impacting the vehicle’s front left. The driver was conscious and restrained, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in NYC streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on Huguenot Avenue involving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. The driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a critical role in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by alcohol-impaired vehicle operation on city streets.
15
Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store▸Mar 15 - Police sped to a gun call. A U-turn blocked their path. The cruiser swerved, jumped the curb, and hit a shuttered shop. Metal buckled. Officers hurt. In Manhattan, a Charger spun wild, pinning a cop. Steel and flesh met hard. Sirens followed.
The NY Daily News (March 15, 2025) reports two Staten Island police officers crashed their cruiser into a closed restaurant while responding to an emergency. The officers 'lost control of their marked cruiser and slammed into the front of a Mexican restaurant' after swerving to avoid a car making a U-turn. Both officers sustained minor injuries. Hours earlier in Manhattan, a Dodge Charger 'spinning out of control' struck a police officer, pinning him against his patrol vehicle. Witness Abi Aguirre described, 'He crashed into a sanitation car... then he's doing circles and then he crashed out with a police car.' Both the officer and the driver were hospitalized. The incidents highlight risks from high-speed responses and erratic driving, raising questions about street design and emergency protocols.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-15
Jun 11 - Council bill demands bike and scooter share firms post road rules at stations and in apps. Riders must review rules yearly. No charge for time spent reading. City aims for clarity, not confusion.
Int 1304-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled "requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation," compels operators to show safety rules on apps and at stations. Users must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. The bill bars operators from charging for this time. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Ariola, and Morano. The law aims to make safety rules visible and unavoidable for every rider.
- File Int 1304-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1304-2025
Morano co-sponsors bill requiring micromobility share operators to display safety rules.▸Jun 11 - Council bill orders bike and scooter share firms to show road rules on apps and stations. Riders must review rules yearly. No extra fees. Aim: clear, visible rules for all. Committee review underway.
Bill Int 1304-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled “A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation,” demands that operators of shared bikes and scooters display city and state traffic rules on apps and at stations. Riders must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. Sponsors include Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (primary), Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Banks, Ariola, and Morano. The bill bars operators from charging users for time spent reviewing safety rules. The measure aims to make the rules clear and visible to all users.
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File Int 1304-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1304-2025
Morano co-sponsors bill requiring micromobility share systems to display safety rules.▸Jun 11 - Council bill orders bike and scooter share firms to show road rules at docks and in apps. Riders must review rules yearly. No extra fees. Aim: clear, visible reminders. Committee review underway.
Bill Int 1304-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation," demands operators post rules at stations and in apps. Riders must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. The law bars operators from charging for the review time. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Banks, Gutiérrez, Ariola, and Morano. The measure aims for clear, accessible safety information but does not address street design or enforcement.
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File Int 1304-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1312-2025
Morano co-sponsors e-bike speed limit bill, potentially worsening street safety.▸Jun 11 - Council bill aims to slow e-bikes to 15 mph. Sponsors say it will cut risk on crowded streets. The measure now sits with the transportation committee. No vote yet. Vulnerable road users wait.
Bill Int 1312-2025 was introduced June 11, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to lowering the speed limit for bicycles with electric assist,' proposes a 15 mph cap for e-bikes. Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Frank Morano, Linda Lee, Mercedes Narcisse, and Keith Powers sponsored the measure. The summary states, 'This bill would lower the speed limit for e-bikes to 15 miles per hour.' The bill is pending in committee. No safety analyst assessment was provided.
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File Int 1312-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
10S 8117
Lanza votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
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File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9S 915
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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.
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File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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.
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File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
4
SUV and Sedan Collide on Arthur Kill Road▸Jun 4 - SUV and sedan crashed at Arthur Kill Road and Veterans Road West. One driver suffered face injuries and whiplash. No clear cause listed. Streets remain dangerous.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Honda sedan, collided at Arthur Kill Road and Veterans Road West on Staten Island. According to the police report, a 45-year-old woman driving the SUV was injured in the face and reported whiplash. Three others, including both drivers and two occupants, had unspecified injuries. The sedan was making a left turn while the SUV was going straight. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The report notes both drivers were licensed and using seat belts. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for all road users at busy intersections.
12
Driver Flees Stop, Crashes, Fires Gun▸May 12 - A driver sped from police, crashed into a cruiser, fired shots. Shattered glass cut three officers. Two guns found in the car. The SUV had a long record of violations. Streets turned to chaos in Port Richmond.
According to the NY Daily News (published May 12, 2025), a 31-year-old man in a 2009 Nissan Murano refused to stop for police on Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island. The article reports, "The suspect sped off but struck a police cruiser nearby and then fired multiple times at the vehicle." Three officers suffered minor injuries from shattered glass. Police found two guns in the car. The SUV had 27 recorded infractions, including five for speeding, though it is unclear who was driving at the time of those violations. The incident highlights ongoing risks from drivers with repeated violations and raises questions about enforcement and vehicle oversight.
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Driver Flees Stop, Crashes, Fires Gun,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-12
6S 4804
Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸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.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
10
Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse▸Apr 10 - A box truck reversed into Leony Salcedo-Chevalier by the loading dock. He died at the hospital. The driver stayed. No charges filed. The crash left a family without a father. Police are investigating. The warehouse kept running.
NY Daily News reported on April 10, 2025, that Leony Salcedo-Chevalier, 34, was struck and killed by a reversing box truck at the JFK8-Amazon Fulfillment Center in Staten Island. The incident happened late Wednesday night as Salcedo-Chevalier stood by the loading dock. Both he and the driver worked for a freight contractor, not Amazon. The driver, 40, remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time of reporting. An Amazon spokesperson called it a 'horrible tragedy' and said the company was cooperating with police. The article quotes a coworker: 'He was 34 years old. He had two daughters. He was killed on the job.' The crash highlights the dangers faced by workers in busy warehouse loading zones, where large vehicles maneuver in tight spaces.
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Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-10
1S 7085
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸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.
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File S 7085,
Open States,
Published 2025-04-01
27
SUV Driver Injured in Alcohol-Related Crash▸Mar 27 - A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries after a collision on Huguenot Avenue. The crash involved alcohol, impacting the vehicle’s front left. The driver was conscious and restrained, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in NYC streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on Huguenot Avenue involving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. The driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a critical role in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by alcohol-impaired vehicle operation on city streets.
15
Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store▸Mar 15 - Police sped to a gun call. A U-turn blocked their path. The cruiser swerved, jumped the curb, and hit a shuttered shop. Metal buckled. Officers hurt. In Manhattan, a Charger spun wild, pinning a cop. Steel and flesh met hard. Sirens followed.
The NY Daily News (March 15, 2025) reports two Staten Island police officers crashed their cruiser into a closed restaurant while responding to an emergency. The officers 'lost control of their marked cruiser and slammed into the front of a Mexican restaurant' after swerving to avoid a car making a U-turn. Both officers sustained minor injuries. Hours earlier in Manhattan, a Dodge Charger 'spinning out of control' struck a police officer, pinning him against his patrol vehicle. Witness Abi Aguirre described, 'He crashed into a sanitation car... then he's doing circles and then he crashed out with a police car.' Both the officer and the driver were hospitalized. The incidents highlight risks from high-speed responses and erratic driving, raising questions about street design and emergency protocols.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-15
Jun 11 - Council bill orders bike and scooter share firms to show road rules on apps and stations. Riders must review rules yearly. No extra fees. Aim: clear, visible rules for all. Committee review underway.
Bill Int 1304-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled “A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation,” demands that operators of shared bikes and scooters display city and state traffic rules on apps and at stations. Riders must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. Sponsors include Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (primary), Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Banks, Ariola, and Morano. The bill bars operators from charging users for time spent reviewing safety rules. The measure aims to make the rules clear and visible to all users.
- File Int 1304-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1304-2025
Morano co-sponsors bill requiring micromobility share systems to display safety rules.▸Jun 11 - Council bill orders bike and scooter share firms to show road rules at docks and in apps. Riders must review rules yearly. No extra fees. Aim: clear, visible reminders. Committee review underway.
Bill Int 1304-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation," demands operators post rules at stations and in apps. Riders must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. The law bars operators from charging for the review time. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Banks, Gutiérrez, Ariola, and Morano. The measure aims for clear, accessible safety information but does not address street design or enforcement.
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File Int 1304-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1312-2025
Morano co-sponsors e-bike speed limit bill, potentially worsening street safety.▸Jun 11 - Council bill aims to slow e-bikes to 15 mph. Sponsors say it will cut risk on crowded streets. The measure now sits with the transportation committee. No vote yet. Vulnerable road users wait.
Bill Int 1312-2025 was introduced June 11, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to lowering the speed limit for bicycles with electric assist,' proposes a 15 mph cap for e-bikes. Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Frank Morano, Linda Lee, Mercedes Narcisse, and Keith Powers sponsored the measure. The summary states, 'This bill would lower the speed limit for e-bikes to 15 miles per hour.' The bill is pending in committee. No safety analyst assessment was provided.
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File Int 1312-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
10S 8117
Lanza votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
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File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9S 915
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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.
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File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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.
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File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
4
SUV and Sedan Collide on Arthur Kill Road▸Jun 4 - SUV and sedan crashed at Arthur Kill Road and Veterans Road West. One driver suffered face injuries and whiplash. No clear cause listed. Streets remain dangerous.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Honda sedan, collided at Arthur Kill Road and Veterans Road West on Staten Island. According to the police report, a 45-year-old woman driving the SUV was injured in the face and reported whiplash. Three others, including both drivers and two occupants, had unspecified injuries. The sedan was making a left turn while the SUV was going straight. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The report notes both drivers were licensed and using seat belts. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for all road users at busy intersections.
12
Driver Flees Stop, Crashes, Fires Gun▸May 12 - A driver sped from police, crashed into a cruiser, fired shots. Shattered glass cut three officers. Two guns found in the car. The SUV had a long record of violations. Streets turned to chaos in Port Richmond.
According to the NY Daily News (published May 12, 2025), a 31-year-old man in a 2009 Nissan Murano refused to stop for police on Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island. The article reports, "The suspect sped off but struck a police cruiser nearby and then fired multiple times at the vehicle." Three officers suffered minor injuries from shattered glass. Police found two guns in the car. The SUV had 27 recorded infractions, including five for speeding, though it is unclear who was driving at the time of those violations. The incident highlights ongoing risks from drivers with repeated violations and raises questions about enforcement and vehicle oversight.
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Driver Flees Stop, Crashes, Fires Gun,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-12
6S 4804
Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸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
10
Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse▸Apr 10 - A box truck reversed into Leony Salcedo-Chevalier by the loading dock. He died at the hospital. The driver stayed. No charges filed. The crash left a family without a father. Police are investigating. The warehouse kept running.
NY Daily News reported on April 10, 2025, that Leony Salcedo-Chevalier, 34, was struck and killed by a reversing box truck at the JFK8-Amazon Fulfillment Center in Staten Island. The incident happened late Wednesday night as Salcedo-Chevalier stood by the loading dock. Both he and the driver worked for a freight contractor, not Amazon. The driver, 40, remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time of reporting. An Amazon spokesperson called it a 'horrible tragedy' and said the company was cooperating with police. The article quotes a coworker: 'He was 34 years old. He had two daughters. He was killed on the job.' The crash highlights the dangers faced by workers in busy warehouse loading zones, where large vehicles maneuver in tight spaces.
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Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-10
1S 7085
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸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
27
SUV Driver Injured in Alcohol-Related Crash▸Mar 27 - A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries after a collision on Huguenot Avenue. The crash involved alcohol, impacting the vehicle’s front left. The driver was conscious and restrained, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in NYC streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on Huguenot Avenue involving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. The driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a critical role in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by alcohol-impaired vehicle operation on city streets.
15
Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store▸Mar 15 - Police sped to a gun call. A U-turn blocked their path. The cruiser swerved, jumped the curb, and hit a shuttered shop. Metal buckled. Officers hurt. In Manhattan, a Charger spun wild, pinning a cop. Steel and flesh met hard. Sirens followed.
The NY Daily News (March 15, 2025) reports two Staten Island police officers crashed their cruiser into a closed restaurant while responding to an emergency. The officers 'lost control of their marked cruiser and slammed into the front of a Mexican restaurant' after swerving to avoid a car making a U-turn. Both officers sustained minor injuries. Hours earlier in Manhattan, a Dodge Charger 'spinning out of control' struck a police officer, pinning him against his patrol vehicle. Witness Abi Aguirre described, 'He crashed into a sanitation car... then he's doing circles and then he crashed out with a police car.' Both the officer and the driver were hospitalized. The incidents highlight risks from high-speed responses and erratic driving, raising questions about street design and emergency protocols.
-
Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-15
Jun 11 - Council bill orders bike and scooter share firms to show road rules at docks and in apps. Riders must review rules yearly. No extra fees. Aim: clear, visible reminders. Committee review underway.
Bill Int 1304-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation," demands operators post rules at stations and in apps. Riders must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. The law bars operators from charging for the review time. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Banks, Gutiérrez, Ariola, and Morano. The measure aims for clear, accessible safety information but does not address street design or enforcement.
- File Int 1304-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1312-2025
Morano co-sponsors e-bike speed limit bill, potentially worsening street safety.▸Jun 11 - Council bill aims to slow e-bikes to 15 mph. Sponsors say it will cut risk on crowded streets. The measure now sits with the transportation committee. No vote yet. Vulnerable road users wait.
Bill Int 1312-2025 was introduced June 11, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to lowering the speed limit for bicycles with electric assist,' proposes a 15 mph cap for e-bikes. Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Frank Morano, Linda Lee, Mercedes Narcisse, and Keith Powers sponsored the measure. The summary states, 'This bill would lower the speed limit for e-bikes to 15 miles per hour.' The bill is pending in committee. No safety analyst assessment was provided.
-
File Int 1312-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
10S 8117
Lanza votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
-
File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9S 915
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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
9S 915
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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
4
SUV and Sedan Collide on Arthur Kill Road▸Jun 4 - SUV and sedan crashed at Arthur Kill Road and Veterans Road West. One driver suffered face injuries and whiplash. No clear cause listed. Streets remain dangerous.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Honda sedan, collided at Arthur Kill Road and Veterans Road West on Staten Island. According to the police report, a 45-year-old woman driving the SUV was injured in the face and reported whiplash. Three others, including both drivers and two occupants, had unspecified injuries. The sedan was making a left turn while the SUV was going straight. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The report notes both drivers were licensed and using seat belts. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for all road users at busy intersections.
12
Driver Flees Stop, Crashes, Fires Gun▸May 12 - A driver sped from police, crashed into a cruiser, fired shots. Shattered glass cut three officers. Two guns found in the car. The SUV had a long record of violations. Streets turned to chaos in Port Richmond.
According to the NY Daily News (published May 12, 2025), a 31-year-old man in a 2009 Nissan Murano refused to stop for police on Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island. The article reports, "The suspect sped off but struck a police cruiser nearby and then fired multiple times at the vehicle." Three officers suffered minor injuries from shattered glass. Police found two guns in the car. The SUV had 27 recorded infractions, including five for speeding, though it is unclear who was driving at the time of those violations. The incident highlights ongoing risks from drivers with repeated violations and raises questions about enforcement and vehicle oversight.
-
Driver Flees Stop, Crashes, Fires Gun,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-12
6S 4804
Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸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
10
Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse▸Apr 10 - A box truck reversed into Leony Salcedo-Chevalier by the loading dock. He died at the hospital. The driver stayed. No charges filed. The crash left a family without a father. Police are investigating. The warehouse kept running.
NY Daily News reported on April 10, 2025, that Leony Salcedo-Chevalier, 34, was struck and killed by a reversing box truck at the JFK8-Amazon Fulfillment Center in Staten Island. The incident happened late Wednesday night as Salcedo-Chevalier stood by the loading dock. Both he and the driver worked for a freight contractor, not Amazon. The driver, 40, remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time of reporting. An Amazon spokesperson called it a 'horrible tragedy' and said the company was cooperating with police. The article quotes a coworker: 'He was 34 years old. He had two daughters. He was killed on the job.' The crash highlights the dangers faced by workers in busy warehouse loading zones, where large vehicles maneuver in tight spaces.
-
Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-10
1S 7085
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸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
27
SUV Driver Injured in Alcohol-Related Crash▸Mar 27 - A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries after a collision on Huguenot Avenue. The crash involved alcohol, impacting the vehicle’s front left. The driver was conscious and restrained, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in NYC streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on Huguenot Avenue involving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. The driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a critical role in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by alcohol-impaired vehicle operation on city streets.
15
Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store▸Mar 15 - Police sped to a gun call. A U-turn blocked their path. The cruiser swerved, jumped the curb, and hit a shuttered shop. Metal buckled. Officers hurt. In Manhattan, a Charger spun wild, pinning a cop. Steel and flesh met hard. Sirens followed.
The NY Daily News (March 15, 2025) reports two Staten Island police officers crashed their cruiser into a closed restaurant while responding to an emergency. The officers 'lost control of their marked cruiser and slammed into the front of a Mexican restaurant' after swerving to avoid a car making a U-turn. Both officers sustained minor injuries. Hours earlier in Manhattan, a Dodge Charger 'spinning out of control' struck a police officer, pinning him against his patrol vehicle. Witness Abi Aguirre described, 'He crashed into a sanitation car... then he's doing circles and then he crashed out with a police car.' Both the officer and the driver were hospitalized. The incidents highlight risks from high-speed responses and erratic driving, raising questions about street design and emergency protocols.
-
Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-15
Jun 11 - Council bill aims to slow e-bikes to 15 mph. Sponsors say it will cut risk on crowded streets. The measure now sits with the transportation committee. No vote yet. Vulnerable road users wait.
Bill Int 1312-2025 was introduced June 11, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to lowering the speed limit for bicycles with electric assist,' proposes a 15 mph cap for e-bikes. Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Frank Morano, Linda Lee, Mercedes Narcisse, and Keith Powers sponsored the measure. The summary states, 'This bill would lower the speed limit for e-bikes to 15 miles per hour.' The bill is pending in committee. No safety analyst assessment was provided.
- File Int 1312-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-11
10S 8117
Lanza votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
-
File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9S 915
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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
9S 915
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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
4
SUV and Sedan Collide on Arthur Kill Road▸Jun 4 - SUV and sedan crashed at Arthur Kill Road and Veterans Road West. One driver suffered face injuries and whiplash. No clear cause listed. Streets remain dangerous.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Honda sedan, collided at Arthur Kill Road and Veterans Road West on Staten Island. According to the police report, a 45-year-old woman driving the SUV was injured in the face and reported whiplash. Three others, including both drivers and two occupants, had unspecified injuries. The sedan was making a left turn while the SUV was going straight. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The report notes both drivers were licensed and using seat belts. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for all road users at busy intersections.
12
Driver Flees Stop, Crashes, Fires Gun▸May 12 - A driver sped from police, crashed into a cruiser, fired shots. Shattered glass cut three officers. Two guns found in the car. The SUV had a long record of violations. Streets turned to chaos in Port Richmond.
According to the NY Daily News (published May 12, 2025), a 31-year-old man in a 2009 Nissan Murano refused to stop for police on Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island. The article reports, "The suspect sped off but struck a police cruiser nearby and then fired multiple times at the vehicle." Three officers suffered minor injuries from shattered glass. Police found two guns in the car. The SUV had 27 recorded infractions, including five for speeding, though it is unclear who was driving at the time of those violations. The incident highlights ongoing risks from drivers with repeated violations and raises questions about enforcement and vehicle oversight.
-
Driver Flees Stop, Crashes, Fires Gun,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-12
6S 4804
Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸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
10
Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse▸Apr 10 - A box truck reversed into Leony Salcedo-Chevalier by the loading dock. He died at the hospital. The driver stayed. No charges filed. The crash left a family without a father. Police are investigating. The warehouse kept running.
NY Daily News reported on April 10, 2025, that Leony Salcedo-Chevalier, 34, was struck and killed by a reversing box truck at the JFK8-Amazon Fulfillment Center in Staten Island. The incident happened late Wednesday night as Salcedo-Chevalier stood by the loading dock. Both he and the driver worked for a freight contractor, not Amazon. The driver, 40, remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time of reporting. An Amazon spokesperson called it a 'horrible tragedy' and said the company was cooperating with police. The article quotes a coworker: 'He was 34 years old. He had two daughters. He was killed on the job.' The crash highlights the dangers faced by workers in busy warehouse loading zones, where large vehicles maneuver in tight spaces.
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Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-10
1S 7085
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸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
27
SUV Driver Injured in Alcohol-Related Crash▸Mar 27 - A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries after a collision on Huguenot Avenue. The crash involved alcohol, impacting the vehicle’s front left. The driver was conscious and restrained, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in NYC streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on Huguenot Avenue involving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. The driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a critical role in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by alcohol-impaired vehicle operation on city streets.
15
Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store▸Mar 15 - Police sped to a gun call. A U-turn blocked their path. The cruiser swerved, jumped the curb, and hit a shuttered shop. Metal buckled. Officers hurt. In Manhattan, a Charger spun wild, pinning a cop. Steel and flesh met hard. Sirens followed.
The NY Daily News (March 15, 2025) reports two Staten Island police officers crashed their cruiser into a closed restaurant while responding to an emergency. The officers 'lost control of their marked cruiser and slammed into the front of a Mexican restaurant' after swerving to avoid a car making a U-turn. Both officers sustained minor injuries. Hours earlier in Manhattan, a Dodge Charger 'spinning out of control' struck a police officer, pinning him against his patrol vehicle. Witness Abi Aguirre described, 'He crashed into a sanitation car... then he's doing circles and then he crashed out with a police car.' Both the officer and the driver were hospitalized. The incidents highlight risks from high-speed responses and erratic driving, raising questions about street design and emergency protocols.
-
Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-15
Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
- File S 8117, Open States, Published 2025-06-10
9S 915
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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
9S 915
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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
4
SUV and Sedan Collide on Arthur Kill Road▸Jun 4 - SUV and sedan crashed at Arthur Kill Road and Veterans Road West. One driver suffered face injuries and whiplash. No clear cause listed. Streets remain dangerous.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Honda sedan, collided at Arthur Kill Road and Veterans Road West on Staten Island. According to the police report, a 45-year-old woman driving the SUV was injured in the face and reported whiplash. Three others, including both drivers and two occupants, had unspecified injuries. The sedan was making a left turn while the SUV was going straight. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The report notes both drivers were licensed and using seat belts. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for all road users at busy intersections.
12
Driver Flees Stop, Crashes, Fires Gun▸May 12 - A driver sped from police, crashed into a cruiser, fired shots. Shattered glass cut three officers. Two guns found in the car. The SUV had a long record of violations. Streets turned to chaos in Port Richmond.
According to the NY Daily News (published May 12, 2025), a 31-year-old man in a 2009 Nissan Murano refused to stop for police on Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island. The article reports, "The suspect sped off but struck a police cruiser nearby and then fired multiple times at the vehicle." Three officers suffered minor injuries from shattered glass. Police found two guns in the car. The SUV had 27 recorded infractions, including five for speeding, though it is unclear who was driving at the time of those violations. The incident highlights ongoing risks from drivers with repeated violations and raises questions about enforcement and vehicle oversight.
-
Driver Flees Stop, Crashes, Fires Gun,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-12
6S 4804
Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸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
10
Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse▸Apr 10 - A box truck reversed into Leony Salcedo-Chevalier by the loading dock. He died at the hospital. The driver stayed. No charges filed. The crash left a family without a father. Police are investigating. The warehouse kept running.
NY Daily News reported on April 10, 2025, that Leony Salcedo-Chevalier, 34, was struck and killed by a reversing box truck at the JFK8-Amazon Fulfillment Center in Staten Island. The incident happened late Wednesday night as Salcedo-Chevalier stood by the loading dock. Both he and the driver worked for a freight contractor, not Amazon. The driver, 40, remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time of reporting. An Amazon spokesperson called it a 'horrible tragedy' and said the company was cooperating with police. The article quotes a coworker: 'He was 34 years old. He had two daughters. He was killed on the job.' The crash highlights the dangers faced by workers in busy warehouse loading zones, where large vehicles maneuver in tight spaces.
-
Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-10
1S 7085
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸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
27
SUV Driver Injured in Alcohol-Related Crash▸Mar 27 - A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries after a collision on Huguenot Avenue. The crash involved alcohol, impacting the vehicle’s front left. The driver was conscious and restrained, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in NYC streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on Huguenot Avenue involving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. The driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a critical role in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by alcohol-impaired vehicle operation on city streets.
15
Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store▸Mar 15 - Police sped to a gun call. A U-turn blocked their path. The cruiser swerved, jumped the curb, and hit a shuttered shop. Metal buckled. Officers hurt. In Manhattan, a Charger spun wild, pinning a cop. Steel and flesh met hard. Sirens followed.
The NY Daily News (March 15, 2025) reports two Staten Island police officers crashed their cruiser into a closed restaurant while responding to an emergency. The officers 'lost control of their marked cruiser and slammed into the front of a Mexican restaurant' after swerving to avoid a car making a U-turn. Both officers sustained minor injuries. Hours earlier in Manhattan, a Dodge Charger 'spinning out of control' struck a police officer, pinning him against his patrol vehicle. Witness Abi Aguirre described, 'He crashed into a sanitation car... then he's doing circles and then he crashed out with a police car.' Both the officer and the driver were hospitalized. The incidents highlight risks from high-speed responses and erratic driving, raising questions about street design and emergency protocols.
-
Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-15
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
9S 915
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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
4
SUV and Sedan Collide on Arthur Kill Road▸Jun 4 - SUV and sedan crashed at Arthur Kill Road and Veterans Road West. One driver suffered face injuries and whiplash. No clear cause listed. Streets remain dangerous.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Honda sedan, collided at Arthur Kill Road and Veterans Road West on Staten Island. According to the police report, a 45-year-old woman driving the SUV was injured in the face and reported whiplash. Three others, including both drivers and two occupants, had unspecified injuries. The sedan was making a left turn while the SUV was going straight. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The report notes both drivers were licensed and using seat belts. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for all road users at busy intersections.
12
Driver Flees Stop, Crashes, Fires Gun▸May 12 - A driver sped from police, crashed into a cruiser, fired shots. Shattered glass cut three officers. Two guns found in the car. The SUV had a long record of violations. Streets turned to chaos in Port Richmond.
According to the NY Daily News (published May 12, 2025), a 31-year-old man in a 2009 Nissan Murano refused to stop for police on Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island. The article reports, "The suspect sped off but struck a police cruiser nearby and then fired multiple times at the vehicle." Three officers suffered minor injuries from shattered glass. Police found two guns in the car. The SUV had 27 recorded infractions, including five for speeding, though it is unclear who was driving at the time of those violations. The incident highlights ongoing risks from drivers with repeated violations and raises questions about enforcement and vehicle oversight.
-
Driver Flees Stop, Crashes, Fires Gun,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-12
6S 4804
Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸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
10
Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse▸Apr 10 - A box truck reversed into Leony Salcedo-Chevalier by the loading dock. He died at the hospital. The driver stayed. No charges filed. The crash left a family without a father. Police are investigating. The warehouse kept running.
NY Daily News reported on April 10, 2025, that Leony Salcedo-Chevalier, 34, was struck and killed by a reversing box truck at the JFK8-Amazon Fulfillment Center in Staten Island. The incident happened late Wednesday night as Salcedo-Chevalier stood by the loading dock. Both he and the driver worked for a freight contractor, not Amazon. The driver, 40, remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time of reporting. An Amazon spokesperson called it a 'horrible tragedy' and said the company was cooperating with police. The article quotes a coworker: 'He was 34 years old. He had two daughters. He was killed on the job.' The crash highlights the dangers faced by workers in busy warehouse loading zones, where large vehicles maneuver in tight spaces.
-
Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-10
1S 7085
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸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
27
SUV Driver Injured in Alcohol-Related Crash▸Mar 27 - A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries after a collision on Huguenot Avenue. The crash involved alcohol, impacting the vehicle’s front left. The driver was conscious and restrained, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in NYC streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on Huguenot Avenue involving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. The driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a critical role in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by alcohol-impaired vehicle operation on city streets.
15
Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store▸Mar 15 - Police sped to a gun call. A U-turn blocked their path. The cruiser swerved, jumped the curb, and hit a shuttered shop. Metal buckled. Officers hurt. In Manhattan, a Charger spun wild, pinning a cop. Steel and flesh met hard. Sirens followed.
The NY Daily News (March 15, 2025) reports two Staten Island police officers crashed their cruiser into a closed restaurant while responding to an emergency. The officers 'lost control of their marked cruiser and slammed into the front of a Mexican restaurant' after swerving to avoid a car making a U-turn. Both officers sustained minor injuries. Hours earlier in Manhattan, a Dodge Charger 'spinning out of control' struck a police officer, pinning him against his patrol vehicle. Witness Abi Aguirre described, 'He crashed into a sanitation car... then he's doing circles and then he crashed out with a police car.' Both the officer and the driver were hospitalized. The incidents highlight risks from high-speed responses and erratic driving, raising questions about street design and emergency protocols.
-
Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-15
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
4
SUV and Sedan Collide on Arthur Kill Road▸Jun 4 - SUV and sedan crashed at Arthur Kill Road and Veterans Road West. One driver suffered face injuries and whiplash. No clear cause listed. Streets remain dangerous.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Honda sedan, collided at Arthur Kill Road and Veterans Road West on Staten Island. According to the police report, a 45-year-old woman driving the SUV was injured in the face and reported whiplash. Three others, including both drivers and two occupants, had unspecified injuries. The sedan was making a left turn while the SUV was going straight. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The report notes both drivers were licensed and using seat belts. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for all road users at busy intersections.
12
Driver Flees Stop, Crashes, Fires Gun▸May 12 - A driver sped from police, crashed into a cruiser, fired shots. Shattered glass cut three officers. Two guns found in the car. The SUV had a long record of violations. Streets turned to chaos in Port Richmond.
According to the NY Daily News (published May 12, 2025), a 31-year-old man in a 2009 Nissan Murano refused to stop for police on Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island. The article reports, "The suspect sped off but struck a police cruiser nearby and then fired multiple times at the vehicle." Three officers suffered minor injuries from shattered glass. Police found two guns in the car. The SUV had 27 recorded infractions, including five for speeding, though it is unclear who was driving at the time of those violations. The incident highlights ongoing risks from drivers with repeated violations and raises questions about enforcement and vehicle oversight.
-
Driver Flees Stop, Crashes, Fires Gun,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-12
6S 4804
Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸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.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
10
Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse▸Apr 10 - A box truck reversed into Leony Salcedo-Chevalier by the loading dock. He died at the hospital. The driver stayed. No charges filed. The crash left a family without a father. Police are investigating. The warehouse kept running.
NY Daily News reported on April 10, 2025, that Leony Salcedo-Chevalier, 34, was struck and killed by a reversing box truck at the JFK8-Amazon Fulfillment Center in Staten Island. The incident happened late Wednesday night as Salcedo-Chevalier stood by the loading dock. Both he and the driver worked for a freight contractor, not Amazon. The driver, 40, remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time of reporting. An Amazon spokesperson called it a 'horrible tragedy' and said the company was cooperating with police. The article quotes a coworker: 'He was 34 years old. He had two daughters. He was killed on the job.' The crash highlights the dangers faced by workers in busy warehouse loading zones, where large vehicles maneuver in tight spaces.
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Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-10
1S 7085
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸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.
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File S 7085,
Open States,
Published 2025-04-01
27
SUV Driver Injured in Alcohol-Related Crash▸Mar 27 - A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries after a collision on Huguenot Avenue. The crash involved alcohol, impacting the vehicle’s front left. The driver was conscious and restrained, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in NYC streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on Huguenot Avenue involving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. The driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a critical role in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by alcohol-impaired vehicle operation on city streets.
15
Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store▸Mar 15 - Police sped to a gun call. A U-turn blocked their path. The cruiser swerved, jumped the curb, and hit a shuttered shop. Metal buckled. Officers hurt. In Manhattan, a Charger spun wild, pinning a cop. Steel and flesh met hard. Sirens followed.
The NY Daily News (March 15, 2025) reports two Staten Island police officers crashed their cruiser into a closed restaurant while responding to an emergency. The officers 'lost control of their marked cruiser and slammed into the front of a Mexican restaurant' after swerving to avoid a car making a U-turn. Both officers sustained minor injuries. Hours earlier in Manhattan, a Dodge Charger 'spinning out of control' struck a police officer, pinning him against his patrol vehicle. Witness Abi Aguirre described, 'He crashed into a sanitation car... then he's doing circles and then he crashed out with a police car.' Both the officer and the driver were hospitalized. The incidents highlight risks from high-speed responses and erratic driving, raising questions about street design and emergency protocols.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-15
Jun 4 - SUV and sedan crashed at Arthur Kill Road and Veterans Road West. One driver suffered face injuries and whiplash. No clear cause listed. Streets remain dangerous.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Honda sedan, collided at Arthur Kill Road and Veterans Road West on Staten Island. According to the police report, a 45-year-old woman driving the SUV was injured in the face and reported whiplash. Three others, including both drivers and two occupants, had unspecified injuries. The sedan was making a left turn while the SUV was going straight. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The report notes both drivers were licensed and using seat belts. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for all road users at busy intersections.
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Driver Flees Stop, Crashes, Fires Gun▸May 12 - A driver sped from police, crashed into a cruiser, fired shots. Shattered glass cut three officers. Two guns found in the car. The SUV had a long record of violations. Streets turned to chaos in Port Richmond.
According to the NY Daily News (published May 12, 2025), a 31-year-old man in a 2009 Nissan Murano refused to stop for police on Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island. The article reports, "The suspect sped off but struck a police cruiser nearby and then fired multiple times at the vehicle." Three officers suffered minor injuries from shattered glass. Police found two guns in the car. The SUV had 27 recorded infractions, including five for speeding, though it is unclear who was driving at the time of those violations. The incident highlights ongoing risks from drivers with repeated violations and raises questions about enforcement and vehicle oversight.
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Driver Flees Stop, Crashes, Fires Gun,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-12
6S 4804
Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸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.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
10
Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse▸Apr 10 - A box truck reversed into Leony Salcedo-Chevalier by the loading dock. He died at the hospital. The driver stayed. No charges filed. The crash left a family without a father. Police are investigating. The warehouse kept running.
NY Daily News reported on April 10, 2025, that Leony Salcedo-Chevalier, 34, was struck and killed by a reversing box truck at the JFK8-Amazon Fulfillment Center in Staten Island. The incident happened late Wednesday night as Salcedo-Chevalier stood by the loading dock. Both he and the driver worked for a freight contractor, not Amazon. The driver, 40, remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time of reporting. An Amazon spokesperson called it a 'horrible tragedy' and said the company was cooperating with police. The article quotes a coworker: 'He was 34 years old. He had two daughters. He was killed on the job.' The crash highlights the dangers faced by workers in busy warehouse loading zones, where large vehicles maneuver in tight spaces.
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Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-10
1S 7085
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸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.
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File S 7085,
Open States,
Published 2025-04-01
27
SUV Driver Injured in Alcohol-Related Crash▸Mar 27 - A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries after a collision on Huguenot Avenue. The crash involved alcohol, impacting the vehicle’s front left. The driver was conscious and restrained, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in NYC streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on Huguenot Avenue involving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. The driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a critical role in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by alcohol-impaired vehicle operation on city streets.
15
Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store▸Mar 15 - Police sped to a gun call. A U-turn blocked their path. The cruiser swerved, jumped the curb, and hit a shuttered shop. Metal buckled. Officers hurt. In Manhattan, a Charger spun wild, pinning a cop. Steel and flesh met hard. Sirens followed.
The NY Daily News (March 15, 2025) reports two Staten Island police officers crashed their cruiser into a closed restaurant while responding to an emergency. The officers 'lost control of their marked cruiser and slammed into the front of a Mexican restaurant' after swerving to avoid a car making a U-turn. Both officers sustained minor injuries. Hours earlier in Manhattan, a Dodge Charger 'spinning out of control' struck a police officer, pinning him against his patrol vehicle. Witness Abi Aguirre described, 'He crashed into a sanitation car... then he's doing circles and then he crashed out with a police car.' Both the officer and the driver were hospitalized. The incidents highlight risks from high-speed responses and erratic driving, raising questions about street design and emergency protocols.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-15
May 12 - A driver sped from police, crashed into a cruiser, fired shots. Shattered glass cut three officers. Two guns found in the car. The SUV had a long record of violations. Streets turned to chaos in Port Richmond.
According to the NY Daily News (published May 12, 2025), a 31-year-old man in a 2009 Nissan Murano refused to stop for police on Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island. The article reports, "The suspect sped off but struck a police cruiser nearby and then fired multiple times at the vehicle." Three officers suffered minor injuries from shattered glass. Police found two guns in the car. The SUV had 27 recorded infractions, including five for speeding, though it is unclear who was driving at the time of those violations. The incident highlights ongoing risks from drivers with repeated violations and raises questions about enforcement and vehicle oversight.
- Driver Flees Stop, Crashes, Fires Gun, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-12
6S 4804
Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸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
10
Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse▸Apr 10 - A box truck reversed into Leony Salcedo-Chevalier by the loading dock. He died at the hospital. The driver stayed. No charges filed. The crash left a family without a father. Police are investigating. The warehouse kept running.
NY Daily News reported on April 10, 2025, that Leony Salcedo-Chevalier, 34, was struck and killed by a reversing box truck at the JFK8-Amazon Fulfillment Center in Staten Island. The incident happened late Wednesday night as Salcedo-Chevalier stood by the loading dock. Both he and the driver worked for a freight contractor, not Amazon. The driver, 40, remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time of reporting. An Amazon spokesperson called it a 'horrible tragedy' and said the company was cooperating with police. The article quotes a coworker: 'He was 34 years old. He had two daughters. He was killed on the job.' The crash highlights the dangers faced by workers in busy warehouse loading zones, where large vehicles maneuver in tight spaces.
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Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-10
1S 7085
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸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.
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File S 7085,
Open States,
Published 2025-04-01
27
SUV Driver Injured in Alcohol-Related Crash▸Mar 27 - A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries after a collision on Huguenot Avenue. The crash involved alcohol, impacting the vehicle’s front left. The driver was conscious and restrained, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in NYC streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on Huguenot Avenue involving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. The driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a critical role in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by alcohol-impaired vehicle operation on city streets.
15
Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store▸Mar 15 - Police sped to a gun call. A U-turn blocked their path. The cruiser swerved, jumped the curb, and hit a shuttered shop. Metal buckled. Officers hurt. In Manhattan, a Charger spun wild, pinning a cop. Steel and flesh met hard. Sirens followed.
The NY Daily News (March 15, 2025) reports two Staten Island police officers crashed their cruiser into a closed restaurant while responding to an emergency. The officers 'lost control of their marked cruiser and slammed into the front of a Mexican restaurant' after swerving to avoid a car making a U-turn. Both officers sustained minor injuries. Hours earlier in Manhattan, a Dodge Charger 'spinning out of control' struck a police officer, pinning him against his patrol vehicle. Witness Abi Aguirre described, 'He crashed into a sanitation car... then he's doing circles and then he crashed out with a police car.' Both the officer and the driver were hospitalized. The incidents highlight risks from high-speed responses and erratic driving, raising questions about street design and emergency protocols.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-15
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
10
Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse▸Apr 10 - A box truck reversed into Leony Salcedo-Chevalier by the loading dock. He died at the hospital. The driver stayed. No charges filed. The crash left a family without a father. Police are investigating. The warehouse kept running.
NY Daily News reported on April 10, 2025, that Leony Salcedo-Chevalier, 34, was struck and killed by a reversing box truck at the JFK8-Amazon Fulfillment Center in Staten Island. The incident happened late Wednesday night as Salcedo-Chevalier stood by the loading dock. Both he and the driver worked for a freight contractor, not Amazon. The driver, 40, remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time of reporting. An Amazon spokesperson called it a 'horrible tragedy' and said the company was cooperating with police. The article quotes a coworker: 'He was 34 years old. He had two daughters. He was killed on the job.' The crash highlights the dangers faced by workers in busy warehouse loading zones, where large vehicles maneuver in tight spaces.
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Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-10
1S 7085
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸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
27
SUV Driver Injured in Alcohol-Related Crash▸Mar 27 - A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries after a collision on Huguenot Avenue. The crash involved alcohol, impacting the vehicle’s front left. The driver was conscious and restrained, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in NYC streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on Huguenot Avenue involving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. The driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a critical role in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by alcohol-impaired vehicle operation on city streets.
15
Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store▸Mar 15 - Police sped to a gun call. A U-turn blocked their path. The cruiser swerved, jumped the curb, and hit a shuttered shop. Metal buckled. Officers hurt. In Manhattan, a Charger spun wild, pinning a cop. Steel and flesh met hard. Sirens followed.
The NY Daily News (March 15, 2025) reports two Staten Island police officers crashed their cruiser into a closed restaurant while responding to an emergency. The officers 'lost control of their marked cruiser and slammed into the front of a Mexican restaurant' after swerving to avoid a car making a U-turn. Both officers sustained minor injuries. Hours earlier in Manhattan, a Dodge Charger 'spinning out of control' struck a police officer, pinning him against his patrol vehicle. Witness Abi Aguirre described, 'He crashed into a sanitation car... then he's doing circles and then he crashed out with a police car.' Both the officer and the driver were hospitalized. The incidents highlight risks from high-speed responses and erratic driving, raising questions about street design and emergency protocols.
-
Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-15
Apr 10 - A box truck reversed into Leony Salcedo-Chevalier by the loading dock. He died at the hospital. The driver stayed. No charges filed. The crash left a family without a father. Police are investigating. The warehouse kept running.
NY Daily News reported on April 10, 2025, that Leony Salcedo-Chevalier, 34, was struck and killed by a reversing box truck at the JFK8-Amazon Fulfillment Center in Staten Island. The incident happened late Wednesday night as Salcedo-Chevalier stood by the loading dock. Both he and the driver worked for a freight contractor, not Amazon. The driver, 40, remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time of reporting. An Amazon spokesperson called it a 'horrible tragedy' and said the company was cooperating with police. The article quotes a coworker: 'He was 34 years old. He had two daughters. He was killed on the job.' The crash highlights the dangers faced by workers in busy warehouse loading zones, where large vehicles maneuver in tight spaces.
- Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-10
1S 7085
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸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
27
SUV Driver Injured in Alcohol-Related Crash▸Mar 27 - A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries after a collision on Huguenot Avenue. The crash involved alcohol, impacting the vehicle’s front left. The driver was conscious and restrained, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in NYC streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on Huguenot Avenue involving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. The driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a critical role in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by alcohol-impaired vehicle operation on city streets.
15
Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store▸Mar 15 - Police sped to a gun call. A U-turn blocked their path. The cruiser swerved, jumped the curb, and hit a shuttered shop. Metal buckled. Officers hurt. In Manhattan, a Charger spun wild, pinning a cop. Steel and flesh met hard. Sirens followed.
The NY Daily News (March 15, 2025) reports two Staten Island police officers crashed their cruiser into a closed restaurant while responding to an emergency. The officers 'lost control of their marked cruiser and slammed into the front of a Mexican restaurant' after swerving to avoid a car making a U-turn. Both officers sustained minor injuries. Hours earlier in Manhattan, a Dodge Charger 'spinning out of control' struck a police officer, pinning him against his patrol vehicle. Witness Abi Aguirre described, 'He crashed into a sanitation car... then he's doing circles and then he crashed out with a police car.' Both the officer and the driver were hospitalized. The incidents highlight risks from high-speed responses and erratic driving, raising questions about street design and emergency protocols.
-
Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-15
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
27
SUV Driver Injured in Alcohol-Related Crash▸Mar 27 - A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries after a collision on Huguenot Avenue. The crash involved alcohol, impacting the vehicle’s front left. The driver was conscious and restrained, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in NYC streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on Huguenot Avenue involving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. The driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a critical role in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by alcohol-impaired vehicle operation on city streets.
15
Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store▸Mar 15 - Police sped to a gun call. A U-turn blocked their path. The cruiser swerved, jumped the curb, and hit a shuttered shop. Metal buckled. Officers hurt. In Manhattan, a Charger spun wild, pinning a cop. Steel and flesh met hard. Sirens followed.
The NY Daily News (March 15, 2025) reports two Staten Island police officers crashed their cruiser into a closed restaurant while responding to an emergency. The officers 'lost control of their marked cruiser and slammed into the front of a Mexican restaurant' after swerving to avoid a car making a U-turn. Both officers sustained minor injuries. Hours earlier in Manhattan, a Dodge Charger 'spinning out of control' struck a police officer, pinning him against his patrol vehicle. Witness Abi Aguirre described, 'He crashed into a sanitation car... then he's doing circles and then he crashed out with a police car.' Both the officer and the driver were hospitalized. The incidents highlight risks from high-speed responses and erratic driving, raising questions about street design and emergency protocols.
-
Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-15
Mar 27 - A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries after a collision on Huguenot Avenue. The crash involved alcohol, impacting the vehicle’s front left. The driver was conscious and restrained, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in NYC streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on Huguenot Avenue involving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. The driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a critical role in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by alcohol-impaired vehicle operation on city streets.
15
Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store▸Mar 15 - Police sped to a gun call. A U-turn blocked their path. The cruiser swerved, jumped the curb, and hit a shuttered shop. Metal buckled. Officers hurt. In Manhattan, a Charger spun wild, pinning a cop. Steel and flesh met hard. Sirens followed.
The NY Daily News (March 15, 2025) reports two Staten Island police officers crashed their cruiser into a closed restaurant while responding to an emergency. The officers 'lost control of their marked cruiser and slammed into the front of a Mexican restaurant' after swerving to avoid a car making a U-turn. Both officers sustained minor injuries. Hours earlier in Manhattan, a Dodge Charger 'spinning out of control' struck a police officer, pinning him against his patrol vehicle. Witness Abi Aguirre described, 'He crashed into a sanitation car... then he's doing circles and then he crashed out with a police car.' Both the officer and the driver were hospitalized. The incidents highlight risks from high-speed responses and erratic driving, raising questions about street design and emergency protocols.
-
Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-15
Mar 15 - Police sped to a gun call. A U-turn blocked their path. The cruiser swerved, jumped the curb, and hit a shuttered shop. Metal buckled. Officers hurt. In Manhattan, a Charger spun wild, pinning a cop. Steel and flesh met hard. Sirens followed.
The NY Daily News (March 15, 2025) reports two Staten Island police officers crashed their cruiser into a closed restaurant while responding to an emergency. The officers 'lost control of their marked cruiser and slammed into the front of a Mexican restaurant' after swerving to avoid a car making a U-turn. Both officers sustained minor injuries. Hours earlier in Manhattan, a Dodge Charger 'spinning out of control' struck a police officer, pinning him against his patrol vehicle. Witness Abi Aguirre described, 'He crashed into a sanitation car... then he's doing circles and then he crashed out with a police car.' Both the officer and the driver were hospitalized. The incidents highlight risks from high-speed responses and erratic driving, raising questions about street design and emergency protocols.
- Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-15