Apr 5 - Two sedans collided on Huguenot Ave. Alcohol and unsafe backing led to a crash. A passenger suffered back injuries. The street bore the impact. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.

A crash involving two sedans on Huguenot Ave at Woodrow Rd in Staten Island left a front passenger injured with back pain. According to the police report, alcohol involvement and backing unsafely contributed to the collision. One vehicle was backing up when it struck another stopped in traffic. The injured passenger, a 38-year-old man, was conscious and reported whiplash. Police listed 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers operate under the influence and fail to control their vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803712 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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

Mar 29 - A westbound SUV struck the right side of a northbound sedan on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. The sedan’s 17-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 PM on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. A 2016 Hyundai SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a 2024 Honda sedan traveling north, which was also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end against the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan’s 17-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with the described impact points.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802083 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 21 - Two sedans collided on Drumgoole Road West in Staten Island. The driver of one vehicle suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. The crash caused left side damage to one car. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, the collision involved two sedans on Drumgoole Road West near Maguire Avenue in Staten Island at 4:33 AM. One driver, a 48-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries including shoulder and upper arm trauma and whiplash, and was in shock. The impacted vehicle suffered damage to its left side doors. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, and the driver of the injured vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800556 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 15 - A police cruiser swerved from a U-turning car and crashed into a building. Two officers went to the hospital. The street bore the scars. Metal, glass, brick—shattered. Sirens cut the air. The city’s danger showed, again.

ABC7 reported on March 15, 2025, that two NYPD officers crashed their cruiser into a building at Victory Boulevard and Montgomery Street in Staten Island. The officers were responding to a call about a man with a gun. According to the article, 'another vehicle attempted to make a U-turn, causing the police cruiser to swerve to avoid a collision.' Both officers were hospitalized and are expected to recover. The crash highlights the risks of sudden maneuvers and U-turns on busy city streets. No bystanders were reported injured. The incident underscores the persistent dangers posed by unpredictable driver actions and the high stakes of emergency response in dense urban environments.

• Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building, ABC7, Published 2025-03-15

Mar 8 - A Staten Island sedan driver suffered neck injuries after a front-end collision. Police report alcohol involvement as a key factor. The driver was incoherent and restrained by a lap belt. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired driving late at night.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male driver was injured in a collision on Amboy Road in Staten Island at 22:02. The vehicle, a 2025 Kia sedan, sustained center front end damage after going straight ahead. The driver was restrained by a lap belt but suffered neck injuries and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' twice as contributing factors, indicating impairment played a critical role in the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver’s injury severity was rated as moderate (level 3), with complaints of pain and nausea. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by impaired driving, as documented by the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797567 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Feb 19 - A 70-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and shock after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Staten Island. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Hylan Blvd in Staten Island struck a 70-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while she was crossing with the signal. The driver was making a left turn at the time of impact. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant. The report clearly attributes the crash to driver errors without indicating any fault or contributing behavior from the pedestrian beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793823 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Feb 11 - Senator Lanza pushes S 4705 to kill congestion pricing. Streets risk more cars, more chaos. Vulnerable New Yorkers face louder, deadlier roads. The city’s shield cracks.

Senate bill S 4705, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza (District 24), seeks to repeal congestion pricing. The bill, introduced on February 11, 2025, is at the sponsorship stage. The measure’s title is blunt: 'Repeals congestion pricing.' Lanza’s move would scrap a system designed to cut car traffic and crashes. No safety analyst has weighed in, but repealing congestion pricing means more cars, more risk, and more danger for people on foot and bike. The bill’s progress threatens hard-won protections for New York’s most vulnerable.

• File S 4705, Open States, Published 2025-02-11

Jan 31 - Assembly bill A 4147 orders bold yellow signs near speed cameras. Signs must stand within fifty feet. Drivers get clear warning. Sponsors push for visibility. No mention of direct safety gains for walkers or riders.

Assembly bill A 4147 was introduced on January 31, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to requirements for signs providing notice of the use of a photo speed violation monitoring system,' demands that warning signs be primarily yellow and placed within fifty feet of speed cameras. Assembly Members Mike Reilly (primary sponsor), Michael Novakhov, and Joe DeStefano back the measure. The bill aims for clearer notice to drivers. There is no analyst note on its impact for vulnerable road users.

• File A 4147, Open States, Published 2025-01-31

Jan 31 - Assembly bill A 4214 lets drivers escape speed camera tickets if paperwork is sloppy. Missing, wrong, or unreadable info means no fine. Vulnerable road users lose a layer of protection.

Assembly bill A 4214, sponsored by Mike Reilly (District 62) with Michael Novakhov and Joe DeStefano, sits at the sponsorship stage. Introduced January 31, 2025, it reads: 'Permits a violation captured by a speed camera to be dismissed...if any information...is omitted...misdescribed or illegible.' The bill weakens speed camera enforcement by letting drivers dodge tickets on technicalities. No safety analyst has weighed in, but the measure chips away at a tool that slows cars and shields people on foot and bike.

• File A 4214, Open States, Published 2025-01-31

Jan 26 - Two SUVs collided head-on on Annadale Road, Staten Island. One driver, an 84-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and was trapped in her overturned vehicle. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:34 on Annadale Road in Staten Island involving two SUVs traveling in opposite directions. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The 84-year-old female driver was trapped inside her overturned vehicle, sustaining chest injuries and abrasions. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact, with damage noted on the front ends and one SUV overturned. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to severe injury and vehicle overturn on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789043 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jan 15 - A 12-year-old boy suffered upper arm injuries and shock after a pick-up truck struck him at an intersection on Eylandt Street. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling southeast on Eylandt Street made a right turn and struck a 12-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the truck's right front bumper. The boy sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, experienced shock, and complained of a minor burn. The driver was licensed and operating a 2024 Chevrolet pick-up truck. No vehicle damage was reported. This crash highlights driver errors, specifically distraction and failure to yield, as the cause of injury to a vulnerable pedestrian following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786763 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jan 8 - Republican lawmakers blasted MTA chief Janno Lieber. They called for his resignation. They slammed the new $9 congestion toll. They dismissed claims of safer subways. They warned of more taxes. Riders and walkers remain caught in the crossfire.

""We are asking for something that we believe is very necessary for the well-being of the people of the state of New York, especially for those who live in the MTA region. We believe that under these circumstances it is very warranted."" -- Andrew Lanza

On January 8, 2025, Republican state legislators, including Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick (District 9), held a press conference demanding the resignation of Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chair Janno Lieber. The lawmakers, joined by Senators Steven Rhoads and Bill Weber, criticized Lieber for 'losing the trust of commuters' and downplaying subway crime. They condemned the new $9 congestion pricing toll for Midtown, with Weber calling it 'tone deaf' and demanding repeal. The event summary reads: 'GOP pols push MTA boss to resign after brushing off transit crime as New York braces for even more taxes, fees.' The lawmakers oppose further taxes and fees to close the MTA’s $33 billion gap. No safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users. The debate leaves the city’s most exposed—pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders—uncertain and unprotected.

• GOP pols push MTA boss to resign after brushing off transit crime as New York braces for even more taxes, fees, nypost.com, Published 2025-01-08

Dec 27 - Two sedans collided at Delmar Avenue and Vineland Avenue in Staten Island. A 21-year-old female driver suffered a chest injury and concussion. Both vehicles struck each other while traveling straight, with impact on the left side and front ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:20 on Delmar Avenue near Vineland Avenue in Staten Island. Two sedans, one traveling south and the other east, collided with impact on the left side doors of the southbound vehicle and the front center end of the eastbound vehicle. The 21-year-old female driver of the eastbound sedan sustained a chest injury and concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to impact. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of failure to yield or other driver errors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781827 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 25 - Two SUVs traveling southbound on Seguine Avenue collided at 8:20 p.m. The impact struck the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. A 41-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, at 20:20 on Seguine Avenue in Staten Island, two station wagons/SUVs traveling southbound collided. The first vehicle, a 2021 Volkswagen SUV, was struck on its right front bumper, while the second, a 2024 Mitsubishi SUV, sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The 41-year-old male driver of the Volkswagen was injured, suffering internal chest injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other explicit driver errors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781478 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 17 - A northbound SUV collided with the left rear bumper of a stopped Staten Island bus. The SUV driver’s close passing caused the crash, injuring the SUV driver with neck whiplash. Ten bus occupants were unhurt in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Seguine Avenue near Waterbury Avenue in Staten Island at 3 p.m. A northbound bus was stopped in traffic when a northbound SUV attempted to pass too closely. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the bus’s left rear bumper. The report identifies "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver’s error. The SUV driver, a 59-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious after the crash. The bus, carrying 10 occupants, sustained damage but no injuries were reported among its passengers. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the bus driver or any victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780195 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 16 - A Staten Island cop drove drunk from a precinct party. Her car hit another, airbags burst, blood spilled. Three fellow officers rode with her. All face discipline. Two more NYPD drunk-driving arrests followed. System failed. Streets paid.

NY Daily News (2024-12-16) reports that NYPD Officer Diana Todaro was arrested for driving while intoxicated after crashing her car with three colleagues as passengers. The crash happened at Huguenot Ave. and Drumgoole Ave. West, Staten Island, after a precinct holiday party. Todaro admitted, "I had three or four drinks. My life is over." The impact triggered airbags and left her with a forehead gash. All three passengers, also officers, were placed on desk duty and may face charges for allowing Todaro to drive or being unfit for duty. The article notes this was one of three NYPD DWI arrests in four days, highlighting a pattern during holiday party season. The incident raises questions about internal discipline and the risks posed by impaired driving, even among law enforcement.

• NYPD Officers Crash After Holiday Party, NY Daily News, Published 2024-12-16

Dec 12 - A 72-year-old woman driving east on Drumgoole Rd E suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash after a crash. Police cite her physical disability as a contributing factor. The sedan's right front quarter panel was damaged in the impact.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old female driver with a physical disability was involved in a crash on Drumgoole Rd E in Staten Island at 3:00 PM. She was the sole occupant of a 2009 Hyundai sedan traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred, damaging the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries to her entire body and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Physical Disability' as a contributing factor, indicating it played a role in the crash circumstances. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778625 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 3 - A sedan cut left on Arden Avenue. An e-bike rider kept straight. Metal struck flesh. Blood pooled. The young man’s face split wide. Streetlights flickered. No one yielded. Driver inattention and failure to yield carved pain into the night.

A violent collision unfolded on Arden Avenue near Stafford Avenue in Staten Island when a sedan, according to the police report, 'turned left' while an e-bike 'kept straight.' The crash left a 20-year-old male e-bike rider with severe lacerations to his face. The police report states the driver of the sedan failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted at the time of the crash. The report notes, 'No one yielded.' The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but helmet use is not listed as a contributing factor. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the e-bike. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776144 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 30 - A 12-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when a Ford SUV made a right turn and struck him. The impact fractured his elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as causes in Staten Island.

According to the police report, at 11:25 AM on Drumgoole Rd W in Staten Island, a Ford SUV making a right turn collided with a 12-year-old male bicyclist traveling north. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, suffered a fractured and dislocated injury to his elbow and lower arm. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision. Vehicle damage was recorded on the SUV’s right front bumper and the bike’s left front bumper, indicating a center front-end impact. No other occupants were involved. The report focuses on driver errors without attributing fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775815 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18