Sep 13 - A driver making a left turn hit a 16-year-old pedestrian at Deisius Street and Androvette Avenue on Staten Island. She suffered a leg bruise. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

At Deisius Street and Androvette Avenue in Staten Island, a driver making a left turn while heading south hit a 16-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. She was conscious and treated for a contusion to the lower leg. The point of impact was the left front bumper. According to the police report, the driver was “Making Left Turn,” and police recorded “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The data lists the pedestrian as at the intersection. No vehicle type was recorded. The report lists a second factor as “Unspecified.”

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841862 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 11 - On Korean War Vets Parkway, a northbound pickup driver going straight hit a parked sedan's rear. He suffered internal chest injuries and was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention.

A pickup driver going north on Korean War Vets Parkway rear-ended a parked sedan. The sedan was unoccupied. The pickup’s front was damaged and the sedan’s rear was hit. The driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered internal chest injuries and was listed as semiconscious. According to the police report, the collision involved a pickup truck traveling straight ahead and a parked sedan on the parkway. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. No other injuries were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841387 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 31 - A 73-year-old driver on Hylan Boulevard suffered a head wound and severe bleeding after his Nissan sedan sustained right-front damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.

A 73-year-old man driving a 2025 Nissan sedan east on Hylan Boulevard at Sharrott Avenue suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. “According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction."” Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for both the vehicle and the involved occupant. The driver was conscious, not ejected, and reported using a lap belt. Damage was to the sedan’s right front bumper. No other road users were listed. Injury severity for the driver is recorded as 4.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839337 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 28 - A southbound driver making a left turn hit a northbound sedan on Drumgoole Road East. An 81-year-old woman suffered a leg injury. A 32-year-old man suffered facial bruising. Police cited unsafe speed.

Two sedans collided on Drumgoole Rd E in Staten Island. The southbound driver, an 81-year-old woman, was making a left turn and the northbound driver, a 32-year-old man, was going straight. Impact points were the left front bumper and the left side doors. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." The record shows both drivers listed "Unsafe Speed" and additional factors as "Unspecified." The 81-year-old suffered a leg injury; the 32-year-old suffered a facial contusion. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838336 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 27 - On Arden Ave at Amboy Rd, an SUV hit a 14-year-old on an e-bike. The boy went down. Bruised leg. Conscious. Police cite failure to yield. Impact to the bike’s right front. The SUV’s nose took it. Staten Island street. Another right-of-way gone.

A Jeep SUV traveling west collided with a northbound e-bike at Arden Ave and Amboy Rd on Staten Island. The 14-year-old bicyclist was injured with a leg contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Data show the SUV’s center front struck the bike’s right front quarter, indicating the larger vehicle drove into the cyclist’s path. The report lists failure to yield for involved parties, underscoring driver error as the primary cause. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838066 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 16 - Eight-year-old cyclist struck on Mallard Lane. Head bruised. No helmet. No driver errors listed. Streets stay harsh for the young.

An eight-year-old boy riding a bike was injured on Mallard Lane in Staten Island. According to the police report, the child suffered a head contusion and was not wearing a helmet. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The crash involved a bike and a Mercedes car or SUV. The report does not specify how the collision occurred or list any actions by the drivers. The child remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828113 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.

Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.

• File Int 1339-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-07-14

Jul 6 - A car turned across Bay Street. The motorcycle struck the door. Jeremy Claudio died. The driver stayed. No arrests. The street stayed open. The city counted another loss.

According to amny (2025-07-06), Jeremy Claudio, 34, died after his motorcycle hit the driver-side door of a Toyota Rav 4 making a K-turn on Bay Street, Staten Island. Police said the driver was "making a K-turn from the northbound lane... into its southbound lane when the collision occurred." The driver remained at the scene and was uninjured. No arrests were made. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The crash highlights risks when drivers turn across traffic, especially on busy city streets.

• Motorcyclist Dies In Staten Island K-Turn Crash, amny, Published 2025-07-06

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Jun 23 - Two vehicles collided on Foster Road. Seven people hurt. Children and elders among the injured. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Pain spread. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two vehicles, an SUV and a pick-up truck, collided on Foster Road in Staten Island. Seven people were injured, including children as young as seven and eight, and a 63-year-old woman. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both drivers. The impact left injuries ranging from back pain to shock and affected passengers in both vehicles. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822699 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 23 - Eleven city lawmakers voted no on speed cameras. Their votes keep streets exposed. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a shield. Reckless drivers win. The city’s most basic defense—rejected. The toll will be measured in blood, not words.

On June 13 and June 17, 2025, the New York State Senate and Assembly voted on reauthorizing New York City's school zone speed camera program. The Senate passed the measure 38-21; three city senators—Stephen Chan, Andrew Lanza, Jessica Scarcella-Spanton—voted no. The Assembly passed it 110-31, with nine city lawmakers—Alec Brook-Krasny, Lester Chang, Simcha Eichenstein, Michael Novakhov, Stacey Pheffer Amato, Sam Pirozzolo, Michael Reilly, David Weprin, Kalman Yeger—opposing. The Streetsblog NYC article, 'Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program,' quotes lawmakers dismissing speed cameras as revenue grabs or burdens. The safety analyst notes: 'The event text does not describe a specific policy or legislative action, so no direct safety impact on pedestrians and cyclists can be assessed.' Still, the votes signal disregard for proven tools that protect those outside cars.

• Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23

Jun 23 - Eleven city lawmakers voted no on speed cameras. Their votes keep streets exposed. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a shield. Reckless drivers win. The city’s most basic defense—rejected. The toll will be measured in blood, not words.

On June 13 and June 17, 2025, the New York State Senate and Assembly voted on reauthorizing New York City's school zone speed camera program. The Senate passed the measure 38-21; three city senators—Stephen Chan, Andrew Lanza, Jessica Scarcella-Spanton—voted no. The Assembly passed it 110-31, with nine city lawmakers—Alec Brook-Krasny, Lester Chang, Simcha Eichenstein, Michael Novakhov, Stacey Pheffer Amato, Sam Pirozzolo, Michael Reilly, David Weprin, Kalman Yeger—opposing. The Streetsblog NYC article, 'Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program,' quotes lawmakers dismissing speed cameras as revenue grabs or burdens. The safety analyst notes: 'The event text does not describe a specific policy or legislative action, so no direct safety impact on pedestrians and cyclists can be assessed.' Still, the votes signal disregard for proven tools that protect those outside cars.

• Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23

Jun 17 - 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 2025-06-17

Jun 16 - 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 2025-06-16

Jun 16 - 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 2025-06-16

Jun 13 - 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 2025-06-13

Jun 13 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.

• File S 5677, Open States, Published 2025-06-13

Jun 13 - 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 2025-06-13

Jun 12 - Bulldozers flattened over 200 illegal mopeds. Smoke rose. Officials watched. The city sent a message: no more unregistered, reckless machines on the streets. The crackdown aims to clear danger from crosswalks and sidewalks. The threat to walkers lingers.

amNY reported on June 12, 2025, that New York City officials destroyed more than 200 illegal mopeds in Staten Island. Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch oversaw the event, where a Sanitation Department bulldozer crushed the vehicles. Adams said, 'New Yorkers have strong feelings about illegal mopeds and scooters, especially when they are driving the wrong way down streets or sidewalks or in the dark without lights.' The city links these vehicles to traffic violations and crimes, including robberies and reckless riding. Since Adams took office, police have removed about 62,000 illegal vehicles, aiming to reduce hazards for pedestrians. NYPD data shows a 57% drop in moped-related crime in 2025. The crackdown highlights the city's push to address systemic dangers posed by unregulated vehicles.

• City Crushes Illegal Mopeds In Staten Island, amny, Published 2025-06-12

Jun 12 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.

• File S 5677, Open States, Published 2025-06-12