What is the New York State Assembly and how does it work?

The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the state legislature. It passes laws, approves the state budget, and represents the people of New York in state government.

Where does AD 61 sit politically?

It belongs to borough [Staten Island](/borough/staten-island/), city council district [District 49](/council-district/49/) and state senate district [SD 23](/senate-district/23/).

Which areas are in AD 61?

It includes the [Financial District-Battery Park City](/neighborhood/mn0101/), [The Battery-Governors Island-Ellis Island-Liberty Island](/neighborhood/mn0191/), [St. George-New Brighton](/neighborhood/si0101/), [Tompkinsville-Stapleton-Clifton-Fox Hills](/neighborhood/si0102/), [West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill](/neighborhood/si0104/), [Westerleigh-Castleton Corners](/neighborhood/si0105/), [Port Richmond](/neighborhood/si0106/), [Mariner'S Harbor-Arlington-Graniteville](/neighborhood/si0107/), [Snug Harbor](/neighborhood/si0191/), and [Staten Island CB1](/community-board/501/) neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts [District 1](/council-district/1/), [District 49](/council-district/49/), and [District 50](/council-district/50/), and State Senate Districts [SD 23](/senate-district/23/), [SD 24](/senate-district/24/), [SD 26](/senate-district/26/), and [SD 27](/senate-district/27/).

What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in AD 61?

Cars and trucks killed 2 people, seriously injured 3, and caused over 350 injuries. Motorcycles and mopeds caused 1 serious injury and several minor injuries. Bikes were involved in 8 injury cases but caused no deaths ([NYC Open Data](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95)).

Are these crashes preventable or just 'accidents'?

Most crashes are preventable. Lower speeds, safer street design, and better enforcement can save lives.

What can local politicians do to make streets safer?

They can lower speed limits, expand protected bike lanes, enforce reckless driving laws, and fund street redesigns that protect people walking and cycling.

We're a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you're walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what's happening in your neighborhood.

Assembly District 61: Traffic Crash Statistics

Stop Letting Kids Die on Staten Island Streets

Flashing police lights illuminate the aftermath of a crash, a stark reminder of the violence that unfolds daily on New York City streets.

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Crash Count for AD 61 111 crashes • 0 deaths

Crashes: 111

All Injuries: 35

Moderate: 15

Serious: 1

Deaths: 0

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Feb 3, 2026

Crashes by Hour in AD 61 2 PM • 5 injuries ↑150%

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Who is getting hurt? Kids 3 injuries ↓40% Seniors 3 injuries ↓25%

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Moderate Serious Deaths

Caught Speeding Recently in AD 61 LFC3742 — 119 times

Vehicles – Caught speeding in NYC (12 months) and here in AD 61

2022 White RAM Pickup (LFC3742) – 119 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2024 Gray BMW Suburban (JHU7799) – 59 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2022 Black Ford Sedan (LHA5063) – 36 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2018 Black Nissan Suburban (LLE3212) – 26 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2018 Red Jeep Suburban (LLC1429) – 22 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here

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Data as of 2026-02-03

Recent severe crashes

Driver turning left hits 18-year-old 2026-01-18T16:39:00+00:00
PORT RICHMOND AVE
A sedan driver making a left turn hit an 18-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Port Richmond Ave at Harrison Ave. Police recorded an eye injury and minor bleeding.
According to the police report, a sedan driver making a left turn on Port Richmond Ave at Harrison Ave hit an 18-year-old pedestrian who was crossing in a marked crosswalk at the intersection. The pedestrian was conscious and reported an eye injury with minor bleeding. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Staten Island driver crash hurts passenger 2026-01-29T16:30:00+00:00
200 HILLSIDE AVE
A driver crashed near 200 Hillside Ave, leaving a front-seat passenger with a knee and lower-leg bruise.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old driver in a sedan was going straight ahead near 200 Hillside Ave in Staten Island around 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 29, 2026. The report lists a 31-year-old front-seat passenger as injured with a contusion (bruise) to the knee/lower leg/foot. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Driver’s bad turn leaves her bleeding 2026-01-27T13:30:00+00:00
WHITEHALL ST
A driver turning improperly on Whitehall Street hit a bus near Stone Street. Police recorded steering failure; the SUV driver suffered minor bleeding to the face.
According to the police report, a 60-year-old SUV driver was making a left turn on Whitehall Street near Stone Street when she hit a bus that was parked. Police recorded steering failure and turning improperly as contributing factors. The SUV driver was reported injured, with minor bleeding and a facial injury. A large vehicle was involved.
Distracted driver hits passenger on MLK 2026-01-21T14:45:00+00:00
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR
Police recorded driver inattention after a crash on Martin Luther King Jr. A 29-year-old front-seat passenger ended up hurt, with a bruise to her abdomen and pelvis.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front-seat passenger were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Martin Luther King Jr in Staten Island on Jan. 21, 2026, around 2:45 p.m. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor. The passenger reported shock and an abdomen/pelvis contusion; the driver reported shock and minor bleeding to a leg.
Driver backed up, hit 40-year-old 2026-01-19T01:30:00+00:00
1815 FOREST AVE
Overnight on Forest Ave, a driver backed a sedan into a 40-year-old man in the roadway. Police recorded backing unsafely and driver inattention.
According to the police report, at about 1:30 a.m. near 1815 Forest Ave on Staten Island, a driver backing up hit a 40-year-old pedestrian who was in the roadway. The pedestrian was reported injured, with pain or nausea and an injury noted to the elbow, lower arm, or hand. Police recorded backing unsafely and driver inattention or distraction.

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Carnage in AD 61 2 Whiplash (Head)

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▸ Whiplash 5

▸ Contusion/Bruise 4

▸ Pain/Nausea 1

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Feb 3, 2026

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Dangerous Streets in AD 61 Hatfield Place • 5.5 inj/mi

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Dangerous Bike Lanes in AD 61 Top bike lane • 0 cyclist injuries

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Dangerous Schools in AD 61 Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School • 4 injuries

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School	Crashes Injuries Child injuries Deaths

Preventable Speeding 0 16+ offenders ↓100%

Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders

AD 61

Data through 2026-02-03

Preventable tickets (≥16) — 2026 year-to-date

Prev: 3,177 2025 year-to-date

↓100.0% vs 2025 year-to-date

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≥ 16

≥ 6: 0 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 7,790 2025 year-to-date
≥ 16: 0 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 3,177 2025 year-to-date

Pedestrian Injuries 100% by Cars and Trucks ↓44%

Cars 0

Trucks 0

Mopeds 0

Bikes 0

Assembly Member Charles Fall B (78)

Assembly Member Charles Fall
District 61

Assembly 61

Street Safety Record

B (78)

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: On The Road: Delivery Workers Face Scary Trips, Minimal Tips, App Tricks

Fall Urges Safety Boosting Enforcement for Delivery Workers
👍 Positive
2026-02-01 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps grade
Mayor Mamdani promised to make delivery work less “relentless.” Workers still rode icy streets while bike lanes stayed buried. The vow named no fixes, so danger and exposure in traffic kept rolling.
Charles Fall Warns Persistent Cold Makes Snow Response Dangerous
👍 Positive
2026-01-30 · Leadership · Brooklyn Paper · ↑ helps grade
After Jan. 25’s blizzard, City Hall said 12,986 bus stops and 18,814 crosswalks were cleared. Crews fought cold and snow ridges. Blocked stops had become a dumping ground.
Charles Fall Is Mentioned Warning Proposal Harms Crash Victims
👍 Positive
2026-01-26 · Leadership · Streetsblog Empire State · ↑ helps grade
Jan. 26, 2026: Daniel Flanzig blasted Gov. Hochul’s car-insurance proposal. He said it strips crash victims’ legal recourse and shifts the costs after impact onto families and taxpayers.
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Funding and Greenway Expansion
👍 Positive
2026-01-26 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps grade
Advocates say NYC greenways are crumbling. Broken paths push riders and walkers onto dangerous detours. They press Mayor Mamdani to fund repairs, fill gaps, and treat greenways as core transit.

Email: fallc@nyassembly.gov

District Office:
853 Forest Ave., Staten Island, NY 10310
718-442-9932

Legislative Office:
Room 729, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
518-455-4677

Twitter: @Charlesdfall

Council Member Kamillah Hanks F (59)*

Council Member Kamillah Hanks
District 49

Council 49

Street Safety Record

F (59)*

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to an advisory board on crossing guard deployment

Hanks co-sponsors solar-powered crosswalk bill to improve pedestrian safety.
👍 Positive
2026-01-29 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0013-2026 lands in committee. It orders DOT to add solar-lit crosswalk devices. One hundred a year for five years. Then a study on whether they curb violations.
Hanks co-sponsors step-street pedestrian lighting bill, boosting nighttime walking safety.
👍 Positive
2026-01-29 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0875-2024 was introduced to require pedestrian lighting on step streets. Dark, steep blocks leave walkers exposed. The bill aims to change that.
Hanks co-sponsors solar-powered crosswalks bill, improving pedestrian safety modestly.
👍 Positive
2026-01-29 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0013-2026 moved to committee. It orders lit, solar traffic devices at crosswalks. It also demands a DOT study. The aim is to make crossings harder to miss.
Hanks co-sponsors solar-powered crosswalk law, improving pedestrian safety through visibility.
👍 Positive
2026-01-29 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
The Council introduced a bill to light up crosswalk warnings. DOT would install 100 solar-powered devices a year for five years. Then study whether they curb driver violations.