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

An 84-year-old man was struck and killed by a southbound Buick on Amboy Road. The car hit him head-on. He died under Florida plates, the sky darkening, his body broken. Police cite driver inattention. The street claimed another life.

An 84-year-old pedestrian was killed on Amboy Road near Fisher Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, the man stepped into the street outside the crosswalk and was struck head-on by a southbound Buick sedan with Florida plates. The report states he died at the scene, his body broken as darkness fell. Police explicitly list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash, placing responsibility on the driver’s failure to notice the pedestrian. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, confirming a direct collision. The report notes the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' but only after citing driver inattention. No additional victim behaviors are listed as contributing factors. The fatal crash underscores the deadly consequences of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778585 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

An unlicensed e-bike rider lost control on Richmond Valley Rd. The slippery pavement caused a crash, resulting in upper arm injuries and abrasions. The rider remained conscious but suffered serious harm in the solo collision.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female e-bike driver was injured at 16:57 on Richmond Valley Rd. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was unlicensed and traveling west, going straight ahead before the impact. She was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision. Injuries included abrasions and upper arm trauma, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report does not indicate any other vehicles involved or victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The primary cause identified was the hazardous road condition combined with the driver's unlicensed status, highlighting systemic risks in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778616 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A pick-up truck making a left turn struck an SUV traveling straight on Tyrellan Avenue. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained right front bumper damage in the afternoon crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Tyrellan Avenue near Veterans Road West in Staten Island at 2 p.m. A 2020 Dodge pick-up truck, traveling south and making a left turn, collided with a northbound 2020 Mercedes SUV going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the truck and the right front bumper of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and shock, wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the truck driver's left turn as the critical maneuver leading to the collision. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front bumpers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775825 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan collided with a bicycle carrying two 13-year-old boys on Craig Avenue. Both boys suffered bruises and injuries to the head and lower leg. The driver’s inattention caused the crash, leaving the boys conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Craig Avenue struck a bicycle carrying two 13-year-old boys, one driving and one riding as a passenger. The crash occurred at 16:36 in Staten Island. The sedan was stopped in traffic before impact, which occurred at the vehicle’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. Both boys were injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to the head and lower leg, but remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. Neither boy was wearing safety equipment. The driver of the sedan was licensed and male. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims, focusing solely on the driver’s error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765635 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 24-year-old woman suffered back injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn on Staten Island. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s left front bumper struck her, causing contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Staten Island at the intersection of Page Avenue and Richmond Valley Road around 3:29 PM. A 2017 Chevrolet SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the vehicle driver. The pedestrian sustained back injuries classified as severity 3, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious at the scene. The SUV showed no visible damage despite the impact occurring at the left front bumper. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield as the cause, with no contributing factors listed for the pedestrian beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762775 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan traveling south collided with a 12-year-old boy riding an e-bike eastbound on Veterans Road West in Staten Island. The boy was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s front center bore the impact.

According to the police report, a 2017 Nissan sedan traveling south on Veterans Road West struck a 12-year-old male e-bike rider traveling east. The collision occurred at 14:37 in Staten Island. The boy was ejected from his e-bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity level of 3. The sedan’s center front end was damaged at the point of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the impact and ejection indicate a failure to avoid collision. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other details about driver error or victim behavior contributing to the crash are provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761719 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

A sedan driven by a 38-year-old woman struck the right rear bumper of a box truck parked on Yetman Avenue. The sedan driver suffered whole-body injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 on Staten Island's Yetman Avenue. A 38-year-old female sedan driver collided with the right rear bumper of a box truck that was entering a parked position. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the truck showed no damage. The sedan driver was injured across her entire body and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted. The box truck was operated by a licensed male driver from New York, and the sedan driver held a valid license from New Mexico.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758332 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

A 10-year-old boy riding a bike was ejected and suffered severe facial injuries after a collision with a westbound SUV on Staten Island’s Maiden Lane. The SUV’s left front quarter panel struck the child, leaving him injured and conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:20 on Maiden Lane, Staten Island. A 10-year-old male bicyclist was riding northbound when he was struck by a 2016 Jeep SUV traveling westbound. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front quarter panel, which collided with the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated facial injury, classified as injury severity 3. The child was conscious at the scene but was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The focus remains on the impact and severe injury to the vulnerable bicyclist caused by the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748274 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

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

A 79-year-old female passenger suffered facial contusions during a left turn by an SUV on Veterans Road West in Staten Island. The vehicle’s left front bumper was damaged. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 2011 Jeep SUV traveling north on Veterans Road West in Staten Island made a left turn when the collision occurred. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front bumper, indicating impact at the center front end. A 79-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position was injured, suffering facial contusions and bruising. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle, remaining conscious after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any victim fault. The driver was licensed in New York and operating the vehicle during the maneuver. The injury to the passenger highlights the dangers posed by vehicle maneuvers such as left turns, which remain a common source of crashes and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743218 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

A 19-year-old male driver fell asleep behind the wheel, crashing his SUV on Amboy Road. The vehicle struck an object with its right front bumper. The driver suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding, left shaken and injured in the single-vehicle crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:54 AM on Amboy Road in Staten Island. The driver, a 19-year-old male occupant of a 2021 Nissan SUV, was traveling southbound when the collision happened. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver fatigue as the primary cause. The vehicle impacted with its right front bumper, sustaining damage in that area. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. He sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly attributes the crash to the driver's failure to maintain alertness, with no other contributing factors noted. There were no pedestrians or cyclists involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737835 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

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

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

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