Nov 23 - A 37-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn on Arden Ave. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2015 GMC sedan, traveling east and making a right turn on Arden Ave near Drumgoole Rd W, struck him at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the time of impact. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, cited twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain proper attention. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock but no visible complaints. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas where pedestrians have the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773681 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 14 - Two sedans collided at Delmar Avenue and Crown Avenue. One driver, age 42, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Impact crushed metal, left one man hurt.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed at 12:23 on Delmar Avenue near Crown Avenue in Staten Island. The southbound sedan struck the left front bumper of the westbound sedan. A 42-year-old male driver was injured, suffering a concussion and head trauma. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, pointing to a driver failing to obey signals or signs. No contributing factors are attributed to the injured driver. The crash damaged the left side doors and front bumper, underscoring the risk when drivers ignore traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771377 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 6 - Two SUVs slammed together on Korean War Vets Parkway. A 17-year-old driver took the hit—head injury, whiplash. Police cite passenger distraction and improper lane use. Metal twisted. The teen stayed conscious, strapped in.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Korean War Vets Parkway at 19:24. A 17-year-old male driver suffered head trauma and whiplash. He was conscious and secured by a lap belt and harness. Police list passenger distraction and improper lane usage as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and sustained front-end damage. The report does not cite any actions by the injured teen as factors in the crash. This incident underscores the risk posed by in-vehicle distractions and lane misuse, which led to serious injuries for a young driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769357 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 3 - A northbound SUV making a left turn struck a southbound sedan head-on on Annadale Rd, Staten Island. The sedan driver, an 80-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the midday crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:28 on Annadale Rd in Staten Island. A 2021 Hyundai SUV was making a left turn northbound when it collided with a 2014 Toyota sedan traveling straight southbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The sedan driver, an 80-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest trauma and was in shock, reporting pain or nausea. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any contributing factors for the SUV driver. The collision caused significant damage to the front ends of both vehicles. The data highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers intersecting with oncoming traffic, emphasizing driver error in vehicle positioning and movement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769145 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 31 - Two sedans collided head-on on Arden Avenue. A front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both cars took heavy front-end damage. The crash left one vulnerable road user hurt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on at 20:50 on Arden Avenue, Staten Island. A southbound sedan went straight. A northbound sedan made a left turn. Both vehicles suffered center front-end damage. The front passenger, a 28-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash. She wore a lap belt and remained conscious. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when turning vehicles cross paths with oncoming traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769856 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 22 - A 34-year-old male driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries when his SUV crashed on Korean War Vets Parkway. The vehicle struck head-on, with police citing tire failure and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Airbag deployment prevented ejection.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver operating a 2010 Mazda SUV on Korean War Vets Parkway experienced a crash at 11:52 AM. The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact, resulting in contusions and bruises to the driver's hip and upper leg. The driver was not ejected, and the airbag deployed during the collision. The report explicitly identifies 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed in New York and was traveling straight ahead at the time of the incident. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765445 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 6 - Three sedans slammed together on West Shore Expressway. Drivers followed too close. A woman, 32, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Impact crushed bumpers. Sudden animal action added chaos. Systemic danger exposed.

According to the police report, three sedans collided at 23:11 on the West Shore Expressway in Staten Island. A 32-year-old female driver was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' for two vehicles and 'Unsafe Speed' for one as driver errors. 'Animals Action' is also cited as a contributing factor. The crash caused damage to the front ends and bumpers of the cars. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights the risk of tailgating and sudden animal hazards on high-speed roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762592 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 5 - Two SUVs collided on Arden Avenue in Staten Island, injuring a 32-year-old female driver. The impact struck the left front bumpers of both vehicles. The female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:25 on Arden Avenue, Staten Island, involving two SUVs traveling northbound. One SUV was going straight ahead while the other was making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The female driver of the turning SUV, aged 32, sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious but injured at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The collision caused damage primarily to the center front end and left front quarter panel of the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761765 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 9 - A motorbike traveling south on Hylan Boulevard struck the rear center of a slowing sedan. The 19-year-old motorcyclist suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Staten Island's Hylan Boulevard at 10 p.m. A 2016 BMW motorbike traveling south collided with the center back end of a 2023 Cadillac sedan that was slowing or stopping. The motorbike's right front bumper struck the sedan's rear. The motorcyclist, a 19-year-old male driver wearing a helmet, sustained a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the motorbike driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. There is no indication of victim fault or other contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling south with one occupant. This collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and insufficient stopping distance on busy city roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754741 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

Aug 3 - Seven Staten Island leaders want Norman Brown off the MTA board. Brown questioned new railcars for the borough after lawmakers opposed congestion pricing. Officials call his stance bureaucratic ignorance. The fight spotlights power struggles over transit and rider needs.

On August 3, 2024, seven Staten Island officials, including Council Minority Leader Joseph Borelli (District 51), called for the removal of MTA board member Norman Brown. Their letter to Governor Hochul followed Brown’s June comments suggesting Staten Island lose its promised 75 new R211S railcars because local lawmakers opposed congestion pricing. The letter, signed by Assemblymen Sam Pirozzolo, Michael Tannousis, Michael Reilly, Borough President Vito Fossella, State Senator Andrew Lanza, Councilman David Carr, and Borelli, called Brown’s remarks 'a masterclass in bureaucratic ignorance.' Brown said he would welcome removal. The new railcars would replace aging trains from the 1970s. The matter exposes deep rifts over transit funding and priorities, with Staten Island riders caught in the crossfire.

• Staten Island pols urge Hochul to yank MTA board member who recommended stripping borough of new railcars, nypost.com, Published 2024-08-03

Aug 3 - Seven Staten Island leaders want Norman Brown off the MTA board. Brown questioned new railcars for the borough after lawmakers opposed congestion pricing. Officials call his stance bureaucratic ignorance. The fight spotlights power struggles over transit and rider needs.

On August 3, 2024, seven Staten Island officials, including Council Minority Leader Joseph Borelli (District 51), called for the removal of MTA board member Norman Brown. Their letter to Governor Hochul followed Brown’s June comments suggesting Staten Island lose its promised 75 new R211S railcars because local lawmakers opposed congestion pricing. The letter, signed by Assemblymen Sam Pirozzolo, Michael Tannousis, Michael Reilly, Borough President Vito Fossella, State Senator Andrew Lanza, Councilman David Carr, and Borelli, called Brown’s remarks 'a masterclass in bureaucratic ignorance.' Brown said he would welcome removal. The new railcars would replace aging trains from the 1970s. The matter exposes deep rifts over transit funding and priorities, with Staten Island riders caught in the crossfire.

• Staten Island pols urge Hochul to yank MTA board member who recommended stripping borough of new railcars, nypost.com, Published 2024-08-03

Jul 24 - Two sedans traveling straight collided head-on on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. Both drivers, women aged 57 and 24, suffered chest injuries and concussions. The crash caused left front bumper damage to both vehicles. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling straight ahead on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island collided front-to-front around 12:30 PM. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The drivers, both female and licensed in New York, were injured but remained conscious. The 57-year-old driver reported whiplash and chest injuries, while the 24-year-old front passenger suffered a concussion and chest injury. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights risks of head-on impacts on this busy corridor and the serious injuries sustained even with seatbelt use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742834 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 24 - Governor Hochul’s halt on congestion pricing guts $12 billion in MTA contracts. Thousands of jobs vanish. Local companies lose out. Lawmakers in affected districts stay silent or cheer. Trains and buses face deep cuts. Riders, workers, and streets pay the price.

On July 24, 2024, Governor Hochul’s official pause on congestion pricing triggered a $12 billion loss in MTA contracts, according to a Reinvent Albany report. The move slashes funding for the 2020-24 MTA capital plan, which was to be partly paid by congestion pricing. The report highlights that many companies losing contracts are in districts represented by lawmakers who either support the pause or have stayed silent. Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick called congestion pricing 'simply another tax' and demanded repeal. Assemblyman Gary Pretlow praised the pause, saying it allows time to address 'communities' concerns.' Frank Russo, president of Ozone Park Lumber, warned, 'You can't just say, 'We're not going to buy supplies and equipment.'' Rachael Fauss of Reinvent Albany said, 'Congestion pricing is an economic booster.' The pause means less money for transit, fewer jobs, and more risk for vulnerable road users who rely on safe, reliable public transportation.

• Hochul’s Congestion Pricing ‘Pause’ Will Cost Area Companies Billions, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-24

Jul 17 - A motorcycle hit a parked SUV on Drumgoole Road West. A 19-year-old passenger suffered bruises and leg injuries. Unsafe speed drove the crash. The SUV was empty and stationary.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling westbound struck a parked Jeep SUV on Drumgoole Road West in Staten Island at 8:55 p.m. The SUV was empty and stationary. The motorcycle carried two people. A 19-year-old male passenger, seated in the middle front seat, suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The impact damaged the SUV's left rear bumper and the motorcycle's front end. Driver error—unsafe speed—was central to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742015 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 17 - Two sedans collided on Amboy Road. An 83-year-old woman driving was hurt, suffering chest injuries and whiplash. Both cars took heavy front-end damage. Unspecified driver errors marked the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Amboy Road in Staten Island at 12:45 PM. Both vehicles were going straight. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one sedan and the center front end of the other. An 83-year-old female driver was injured, suffering chest trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'unspecified' contributing factors for the driver, indicating driver error but giving no further detail. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the ongoing risks from driver actions on this Staten Island street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733602 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-07