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Queens Community Board 7
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4892 vs last window · 13653 in 12 months
Queens CB 7 turns loud after two severe crashes in a week
Queens CB 7 saw 2 crashes and 3 serious injuries from March 12 to March 19.
Queens CB 7 was usually quiet and now it is not. From March 12 to March 19 there were 2 crashes. Three people suffered serious injuries in that seven day span. On March 19 a pedestrian was seriously injured on Utopia Pkwy. On March 16 a crash on the Long Island Expressway injured a teen.
This area has triggered 11 times in 90 days. It has also triggered 11 times in 365 days. Queens CB 7 leaders can press for street fixes and accountability from Chuck Apelian.
- 2 crashes in last 7 days
- 3 serious injuries
Mar 12 → Mar 19, 2026
Push leaders in Queens CB 7 to fix the dangerous streets.
Recent severe collisions
- A pedestrian was seriously injured
- On the Long Island Expressway, a driver followed too closely and hit another vehicle. A 16-year-old passenger suffered crush injuries.
Queens Community Board 7: Traffic Crash Statistics
Mar 20, 2026 - A driver in a sedan disregarded traffic control and hit a 60-year-old man crossing with the signal at Clintonville Street and Cross Island Parkway. The pedestrian was injured in his back.
Crash Counter for Queens CB7 522 crashes • 1 deaths
About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYPD Motor Vehicle Collisions on NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows DOT's KABCO definitions mapped from the NYPD Person table (injury status, injury type, and injury location).
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: people with any reported injury (KABCO A/B/C or generic "injured").
- Moderate / Serious: suspected minor + suspected serious injuries (KABCO B + A).
- Deaths: killed or apparent death reported by police (KABCO K).
Change badges (arrows and percentages) compare the selected window with the same period last year whenever we have enough history. The “From 2022” view shows totals across the full span since 2022. When a comparison window isn’t available the badge shows an em dash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. We cannot verify "death within 30 days" or hospital outcomes, so small differences from DOT totals are possible. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
CloseCaught Speeding Recently in CB 407 LHW5595 — 88 times
Vehicles – Caught speeding in NYC (12 months) and here in CB 407
- 2023 Gray Toyota Sedan (LHW5595) – 88 tickets citywide • 2 in last 90d here
- 2023 Blue Kia Sedan (KXL5269) – 77 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 Black Toyota Suburban (KNM2981) – 67 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
- 2025 Black Honda Sedan (LUK5473) – 31 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Black Toyota Suburban (LHW5790) – 54 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Carnage in CB 407 5 Crush Injuries (Whole body)
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▸ Killed 1
▸ Crush Injuries 6
▸ Severe Bleeding 1
▸ Fracture/Dislocation 1
▸ Internal Injury 8
▸ Whiplash 13
▸ Contusion/Bruise 14
▸ Abrasion 6
▸ Pain/Nausea 7
Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Mar 22, 2026
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Crashes by Hour in CB 407 12 PM • 21 injuries ↑162%
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Who is getting hurt? Kids 13 injuries ↓24% Seniors 34 injuries ↑3.0%
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How we calculate this
We calculate these costs using a method developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA. It gives one set of costs for crashes with injuries and another for crashes with no reported injuries.
Crashes with injuries cost much more because the method includes things like lost work, medical care, and long-term harm. NHTSA says crash costs include "lost productivity, medical, legal and court costs, emergency service, insurance administration, congestion, property damage, and workplace losses."
These are estimates, not bills. "Other harm" is the part of the broader estimate that goes beyond direct bills and insurance claims. It captures pain, disability, and lost quality of life.
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Preventable Speeding 1,109 16+ offenders ↓77%
Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders
CB 407
Data through 2026-03-22
1,109
Preventable tickets (≥16) — 2026 year-to-date
Prev:
4,892
2025 year-to-date
↓77.3%
vs 2025 year-to-date
≥ 16
- ≥ 6: 2,746 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 12,208 2025 year-to-date
- ≥ 16: 1,109 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 4,892 2025 year-to-date
Pedestrian Injuries 98% by Cars and Trucks ↑1.3%
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the year selector to compare the current window with the prior period.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the broad categories we use to track vehicle harm.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians do not appear in this card.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
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Community Board Contact Chuck Apelian
District 407
Email:
qn07@cb.nyc.gov
Assembly Member Ron Kim A (95)
Assembly Member Ron Kim
District 40
District 40
Street Safety Record
B (81)*
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A (95)
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A (95)
B (76)
2022 only
Recent win: Relates to the hours of operations of a speed camera demonstration program: Council passes
- 2022-06-02 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeSenate 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.
- 2022-05-31 · Vote · Open States · ↓ hurts gradeAssembly and Senate passed A 8933. The bill shields emergency vehicle operators from fines for traffic violations during medical calls. Vulnerable road users face more risk. Accountability weakens. Streets grow more dangerous.
- 2022-05-31 · Vote · Open States · ↓ hurts gradeAssembly and Senate passed A 8933. The bill shields emergency vehicle operators from fines for traffic violations during medical calls. Vulnerable road users face more risk. Accountability weakens. Streets grow more dangerous.
- 2022-05-25 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeSenate 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.
2022 year-to-date
Recent win: Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer: Council passes
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2023 only
Recent win: Relates to requiring motor vehicle dealers to search for recalls and make certain repairs prior to selling a used motor vehicle: Council passes
- 2023-11-30 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps gradeA driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in Flushing, Queens, then fled. The street is notorious for crashes. Advocates blame curb cuts and poor design. Officials call Chen’s death preventable. The city promises fixes, but families keep mourning children.
- 2023-09-24 · Leadership · amny.com · ↓ hurts gradeCouncil Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
- 2023-06-06 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeAlbany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.
- 2023-06-06 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeAlbany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.
2023 year-to-date
Recent win: Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects
- 2023-02-13 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeAssembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
- 2023-01-24 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeAssembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
- 2023-01-13 · Sponsor · Open States · ↑ helps gradeAssembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.
2024 only
Recent win: Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady: Council passes
- 2024-06-07 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeAssembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
- 2024-06-07 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeAssembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
- 2024-06-07 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeLawmakers 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.
- 2024-06-06 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeLawmakers 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.
2024 year-to-date
Recent win: Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer: Council passes
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2025 only
Recent win: Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer: Council passes
- 2025-06-17 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeSenate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
- 2025-06-16 · Vote · Open States · ↓ hurts gradeSenate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
- 2025-06-16 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeWhite Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.
- 2025-06-13 · Vote · Open StatesSenate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.
2025 year-to-date
Recent win: Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles
- 2025-01-08 · Sponsor · Open States · ↑ helps gradeAssembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.
2026 year-to-date
Recent win: Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer: Council passes
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From 2022
Recent win: Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer: Council passes
- 2025-06-17 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeSenate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
- 2025-06-16 · Vote · Open States · ↓ hurts gradeSenate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
- 2025-06-16 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeWhite Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.
- 2025-06-13 · Vote · Open StatesSenate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.
Email:
kimr@nyassembly.gov
District Office:
136-20 38th Ave. Suite 10A, Flushing, NY 11354
718-939-0195
136-20 38th Ave. Suite 10A, Flushing, NY 11354
718-939-0195
Legislative Office:
Room 712, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
518-455-5411
Room 712, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
518-455-5411
Twitter:
@rontkim
Council Member Vickie Paladino F (32)
Council Member Vickie Paladino
District 19
District 19
Street Safety Record
D (54)
D (54)
D (54)
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C (57)
B (89)*
D (50)
A (100)*
F (32)
D (48)
2022 only
Recent win: Resolution calling on the developers of mobile navigation applications, including Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Waze, to incorporate a dedicated commercial vehicle option that integrates the Department of Transportation Truck Routes Map
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2022 year-to-date
Recent win: Resolution calling on the developers of mobile navigation applications, including Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Waze, to incorporate a dedicated commercial vehicle option that integrates the Department of Transportation Truck Routes Map
No recent scored actions in this window.
2023 only
Recent win: Resolution calling on the developers of mobile navigation applications, including Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Waze, to incorporate a dedicated commercial vehicle option that integrates the Department of Transportation Truck Routes Map
No recent scored actions in this window.
2023 year-to-date
Recent win: Resolution calling on the developers of mobile navigation applications, including Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Waze, to incorporate a dedicated commercial vehicle option that integrates the Department of Transportation Truck Routes Map
No recent scored actions in this window.
2024 only
Recent win: More Safe School Streets Coming To NYC This Fall
- 2024-12-19 · Vote · NYC Council – Legistar · ↓ hurts gradePaladino votes yes on bill requiring FDNY consultation for street projects.
- 2024-09-26 · Vote · NYC Council – Legistar · ↓ hurts gradeCouncil ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
- 2024-08-29 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps gradeNew York will close 71 streets to cars outside schools this fall. The city adds more car-free zones for kids. Streets once deadly will now be safer for walking, play, and learning. The move targets neighborhoods hit hardest by crashes.
- • Neutral2024-08-15 · Vote · NYC Council – LegistarCity 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.
2024 year-to-date
Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the parks department to repair damage caused by trees owned by the city of New York
- 2024-03-07 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↓ hurts gradeCouncil wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
- 2024-02-28 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps gradeCouncil bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.
- 2024-02-28 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps gradeCouncil targets repair shops and rentals clogging city streets with business vehicles. Fines hit hard. Streets clear for people, not profit. Committee weighs next move.
- 2024-02-28 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps gradeCouncil wants DOT to check 100 speed camera spots a year for raised speed bumps. If possible, bumps go in within a year. DOT must track and report on driver behavior changes. No delay. No loopholes.
2025 only
Recent win: Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace
- 2025-11-25 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↓ hurts gradeStreetsblog flags repeated crashes on Ocean Parkway. Drivers run lights on a wide, recklessness-encouraging road. "There are no \"accidents\"; there are only results." Reports show no changes. Pedestrians and cyclists remain exposed and at ongoing risk.
- 2025-11-24 · Leadership · AMNY · ↓ hurts gradeA 50-car street takeover in Malba turned to arson and mob violence. A couple who tried to intervene were beaten; the man was hospitalized. Donuts and drag-racing on a narrow residential block endangered anyone on foot or bike.
- 2025-11-24 · Leadership · New York Post · ↓ hurts gradeThe NYPD pledged action after nearly 30 minutes passed before officers reached a violent Queens car meetup that left a parked car burning and a resident beaten. Pedestrians and cyclists were exposed to stunt driving and crowd violence.
- 2025-11-24 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↓ hurts gradePaladino denounces police response after a Queens 'Hot Wheels' mob torched a car and assaulted residents. She calls for speed bumps, blames bail reform and the Whitestone Bridge, and offers help obtaining firearm permits. Critics say speed bumps alone won't protect pedestrians and cyclists.
2025 year-to-date
Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings: Council passes
- 2025-02-13 · Vote · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps gradeCouncil orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.
- 2025-01-14 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps gradeOpponents of congestion pricing use subway crime to stir fear and block change. Data shows streets are deadlier than trains. Riders keep riding. Politicians and advocates clash. The real danger: distraction from fixing transit and protecting people on foot and bike.
2026 year-to-date
Recent win: Resolution calling on the developers of mobile navigation applications, including Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Waze, to incorporate a dedicated commercial vehicle option that integrates the Department of Transportation Truck Routes Map
- 2026-01-29 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↓ hurts gradeInt 0513-2026 is in committee. It orders signage at each speed camera, visible from all directions. It spotlights enforcement sites, shifting how speeding is deterred on city streets.
- 2026-01-29 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↓ hurts gradeInt 0375-2026 moved to committee. It strips bus and bike lane benchmarks from the Streets Master Plan. It also repeals key lane definitions. Targets vanish on paper.
- 2026-01-29 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↓ hurts gradeInt 0375-2026 would strip bus- and bike-lane benchmarks from the Streets Master Plan. It also repeals definitions for “protected” lanes. The measure sits in the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
- 2026-01-29 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↓ hurts gradeInt 0513-2026 landed in committee. It orders signs near every speed camera, visible from all directions. The bill targets approach speed before a lens, not street design.
From 2022
Recent win: Resolution calling on the developers of mobile navigation applications, including Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Waze, to incorporate a dedicated commercial vehicle option that integrates the Department of Transportation Truck Routes Map
- 2026-01-29 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↓ hurts gradeInt 0513-2026 is in committee. It orders signage at each speed camera, visible from all directions. It spotlights enforcement sites, shifting how speeding is deterred on city streets.
- 2026-01-29 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↓ hurts gradeInt 0375-2026 moved to committee. It strips bus and bike lane benchmarks from the Streets Master Plan. It also repeals key lane definitions. Targets vanish on paper.
- 2026-01-29 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↓ hurts gradeInt 0375-2026 would strip bus- and bike-lane benchmarks from the Streets Master Plan. It also repeals definitions for “protected” lanes. The measure sits in the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
- 2026-01-29 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↓ hurts gradeInt 0513-2026 landed in committee. It orders signs near every speed camera, visible from all directions. The bill targets approach speed before a lens, not street design.
Email:
district19@council.nyc.gov
District Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1551, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7250
250 Broadway, Suite 1551, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7250
Twitter:
@VickieforNYC
State Senator John Liu A (100)*
State Senator John Liu
District 16
District 16
Street Safety Record
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A (100)*
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2022 only
Recent win: How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?
- 2022-12-22 · Leadership · streetsblog.org · ↑ helps gradeCity and state officials want to drop the legal blood-alcohol limit to 0.05. The bill sits in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 people last year. Officials talk tough but focus on drinking, not driving. The danger remains for those outside the car.
- 2022-12-22 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps gradeCity officials push Albany to drop the drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent. The bill lingers in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 New Yorkers last year. Messaging still centers on not drinking, not on not driving.
- 2022-11-22 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↓ hurts gradeA 73-year-old man died under the wheels of a Ford van at a notorious Staten Island crossing. The driver walked free. The intersection lacked a proper pedestrian signal. Forest Avenue is a killing ground. City leaders have failed to act. Blood stains the street.
- 2022-06-01 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeAlbany 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.
2022 year-to-date
Recent win: Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles: Council passes
- 2022-03-02 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeSenate 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.
- 2022-03-02 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeSenate 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.
- 2022-03-02 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeSenate 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.
- 2022-03-02 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeSenate 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.
2023 only
Recent win: Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend
- 2023-12-28 · Leadership · amny.com · ↑ helps gradeNYPD and DOT flood streets for New Year’s. Cops target drunk, reckless drivers. Speed cameras snap violators. Senator John Liu backs tougher laws. City pushes to lower legal blood alcohol limit. The goal: fewer deaths, less carnage, safer streets.
- 2023-11-20 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↓ hurts gradeGovernor Hochul killed a bill to study expanding the Vanderbilt Motor Parkway greenway. Cyclists and pedestrians lose a safe route. Lawmakers backed the plan. The veto leaves vulnerable road users with dirt paths and danger. The greenway remains unfinished.
- 2023-11-14 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps gradeCity traffic chokes bus service. Riders wait. Buses crawl. Costs soar. Lawmakers push for more service, but congestion and double-parked cars stall progress. ABLE cameras help, but Mayor Adams drags feet on bus lanes. Riders pay the price. Streets stay dangerous.
- 2023-10-16 · Sponsor · Open States · ↑ helps gradeLiu sponsors bill exempting commuter vans from congestion pricing.
2023 year-to-date
Recent win: Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor: Council passes
- 2023-03-21 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeSenate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.
- 2023-03-21 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeSenate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.
- 2023-03-21 · Vote · Open StatesSenate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
- 2023-03-08 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps gradeProspect Park’s East Drive gets a full overhaul. Fresh pavement replaces potholes. Cyclists and pedestrians gain wider, dedicated lanes. Cars lose ground. Officials call it a pilot for city parks. If it works, Central Park could be next.
2024 only
Recent win: Car-Free Streets are Good For Business, Yet Another Report Shows
- 2024-11-18 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps gradeCity data shows open streets thrive. Storefronts fill up. Pedestrians and cyclists bring life and cash. Cars do not. Vacancy rates drop where traffic is banned. Volunteers keep these corridors alive, but city support lags behind their success.
- 2024-07-22 · Leadership · gothamist.com · ↑ helps gradeSenator John Liu slams the MTA’s Queens bus overhaul. He says cuts will strand riders, raise costs, and choke access. Liu demands answers. Riders face longer waits, more transfers, and higher fares. The MTA claims better service. Riders see only risk.
- 2024-07-10 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYCTransit advocates and unions demand a Flatbush Avenue bus lane. Mayor Adams stalls. Council Members Hudson and Joseph back the plan. Riders wait. Buses crawl. Working-class New Yorkers bear the brunt. The city delays. Streets stay dangerous. Justice deferred.
- 2024-06-18 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps gradeCity hall wants to strip red tape from open streets. The plan slashes insurance demands and trains new groups. Advocates say high costs and paperwork choke car-free events. The move could revive lost corridors and let more New Yorkers reclaim the road.
2024 year-to-date
Recent win: Relates to establishing first responder safety zones: Council passes
- 2024-03-20 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeSenate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
- 2024-03-14 · Vote · Open StatesLiu votes yes on Senate budget resolution, no safety impact noted.
- 2024-03-14 · Vote · Open StatesLiu votes yes on Senate budget resolution, no safety impact noted.
- 2024-02-13 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeSenate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
2025 only
Recent win: Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace
- 2025-08-08 · Leadership · AMNY · ↑ helps gradeFlash floods swamped Cross Island Parkway. Leaders demanded flood signage and storm fixes. Signs may warn drivers but do little for pedestrians and cyclists. Only real infrastructure will cut the risks they face.
- 2025-07-29 · Leadership · New York Magazine - Curbed · ↑ helps gradeCity and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
- 2025-06-13 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeSenate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
- 2025-06-12 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeSenate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
2025 year-to-date
Recent win: Enacts the Make Transit Affordable Act; provides fare-free bus pilot program in New York City
- 2025-02-04 · Sponsor · Open States · ↑ helps gradeSenate bill S 4421 seeks a one-year fare-free bus pilot in New York City. Michael Gianaris leads. Robert Jackson, John Liu, Julia Salazar join. The move could shift riders from cars to buses. Status: sponsorship.
- 2025-02-02 · Leadership · amny.com · ↓ hurts gradeTrump’s push to kill congestion pricing would gut MTA funding. John Liu calls it basic maintenance, not luxury. The plan’s billion-dollar revenue keeps subways running and streets safer. Without it, transit crumbles. Riders and vulnerable road users pay the price.
- 2025-01-27 · Sponsor · Open States · ↑ helps gradeLiu co-sponsors climate and community investment act, no safety impact.
- 2025-01-15 · Sponsor · Open States · ↓ hurts gradeLiu sponsors bill exempting commuter vans from congestion pricing.
2026 year-to-date
Recent win: Jersey City Shows Why NYC Needs a Real Chief Public Realm Officer
- 2026-03-11 · Leadership · GothamistA van struck an FDNY truck on Avenue S. The truck plowed into an Access-a-Ride, then a Lexus. A 78-year-old passenger died. Eleven others were hurt, including five firefighters.
- 2026-02-17 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps gradeAdvocates want one boss for streets and public space. They cite Jersey City’s centralized model. They say NYC’s silos slow fixes that protect walkers and cyclists.
- 2026-02-04 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeS 7955 moved in the Senate. It ties school bus stop‑arm cameras to how tickets get judged. The aim is enforcement around stopped school buses.
- 2026-02-04 · Leadership · Streetsblog Empire State · ↑ helps gradeLawmakers sparred with MTA boss Janno Lieber at a transportation hearing. Free-bus talk got waved off. An Uber-backed insurance push drew praise inside, anger outside. Nothing changed for people in the crosswalk.
From 2022
Recent win: Jersey City Shows Why NYC Needs a Real Chief Public Realm Officer
- 2026-03-11 · Leadership · GothamistA van struck an FDNY truck on Avenue S. The truck plowed into an Access-a-Ride, then a Lexus. A 78-year-old passenger died. Eleven others were hurt, including five firefighters.
- 2026-02-17 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps gradeAdvocates want one boss for streets and public space. They cite Jersey City’s centralized model. They say NYC’s silos slow fixes that protect walkers and cyclists.
- 2026-02-04 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeS 7955 moved in the Senate. It ties school bus stop‑arm cameras to how tickets get judged. The aim is enforcement around stopped school buses.
- 2026-02-04 · Leadership · Streetsblog Empire State · ↑ helps gradeLawmakers sparred with MTA boss Janno Lieber at a transportation hearing. Free-bus talk got waved off. An Uber-backed insurance push drew praise inside, anger outside. Nothing changed for people in the crosswalk.
Email:
liu@nysenate.gov
District Office:
38-50 Bell Blvd. Suite C, Bayside, NY 11361
718-765-6675
38-50 Bell Blvd. Suite C, Bayside, NY 11361
718-765-6675
Legislative Office:
Room 915, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
518-455-2210
Room 915, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
518-455-2210
Twitter:
@LiuNewYork
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Queens CB 7 Queens Community Board 7 sits in AD 40, Queens, District 19, Precinct 109, SD 16.
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