Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-25

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-25

Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.

Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.

• File S 3897, Open States, Published 2022-05-25

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-25

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.

• File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

A Toyota SUV struck a parked Jeep SUV on Carlton Avenue. The Toyota driver, a 63-year-old woman, was injured and shocked. The impact damaged the front ends of both vehicles. Police cited driver fatigue as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a Toyota SUV traveling south on Carlton Avenue collided with a parked Jeep SUV. The Toyota's left front bumper hit the Jeep's center front end. The Toyota driver, a 63-year-old woman, suffered injuries and was in shock. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as the contributing factor, indicating driver fatigue caused the crash. The Toyota driver was licensed and wearing a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The parked Jeep had no occupants at the time of impact. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash highlights the dangers of driver fatigue behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520641 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV slammed into sedan making a left on Bloomingdale Road. Sedan driver, 25, suffered shoulder abrasions. Police cited failure to yield. Both vehicles took front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old man driving a sedan was injured when his car collided with an SUV on Bloomingdale Road, Staten Island. The sedan was turning left as the SUV traveled straight south. The sedan driver suffered abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were licensed and registered in New York. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518474 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 65-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing Arden Avenue with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Arden Avenue and Annadale Road in Staten Island. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2010 Ford SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515537 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two SUVs crashed on Foster Road. A 27-year-old female driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Both vehicles struck each other’s left front quarters. The female driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. Shock was reported.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Foster Road. The 27-year-old female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining abdominal and pelvic trauma. She was wearing a lap belt and remained inside the vehicle. The crash involved impact to the left front quarter panel of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513459 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan crashed into a parked SUV on Walker Place. The driver, 47, suffered a bleeding head. Alcohol hung in the air. The street was quiet. Metal twisted. The SUV stood empty. The crash left one man hurt and the night broken.

A sedan struck a parked SUV on Walker Place, Staten Island. The driver, a 47-year-old man, suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious. No other injuries were reported. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was listed as a contributing factor in the crash. The SUV was unoccupied at the time of impact. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s center back end. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor. The report does not mention any actions by the parked vehicle or its owner. The crash left one person injured and highlighted the danger of impaired driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507263 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan traveling south on Sycamore Street crashed head-on. The driver and front passenger suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. Both wore lap belts. Driver distraction caused the crash. Shock and injury marked the scene.

According to the police report, a 2005 Toyota sedan traveling south on Sycamore Street in Staten Island crashed, impacting with its center front end. The driver, a 36-year-old man, and the front passenger, a 34-year-old woman, were both injured with head trauma and minor bleeding. Both occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash caused shock and injury to both occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508794 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.

• File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-03-02

Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.

Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.

• File S 3897, Open States, Published 2022-03-02

A 44-year-old woman was hit on Huguenot Avenue while crossing with the signal. The sedan was making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Huguenot Avenue struck a 44-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2005 Hyundai sedan. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502993 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two vehicles crashed head-on and side-on on Lenevar Avenue. Both drivers, 18-year-old males, suffered injuries and shock. The front passenger was also hurt. The crash involved failure to yield and disregarded traffic controls. Both wore seat belts.

According to the police report, a 1996 Dodge SUV traveling east and a 2020 Nissan sedan traveling south collided on Lenevar Avenue. The SUV struck the sedan's right side doors with its left front bumper. Both drivers, 18-year-old males, were injured and experienced shock. The front passenger in the sedan was also injured. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors for both drivers. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The sedan driver complained of pain or nausea, and the passenger had no visible complaints. The crash caused damage to the right side doors of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501440 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04