New Red Light Camera Programs Created, Extended In The Hudson Valley

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation this week to increase road safety by extending existing red light camera programs across the state and establishing a new red light camera program in the Hudson Valley.

"The safety of all New Yorkers is my top priority and we know that red light camera programs are effective in protecting New Yorkers from dangerous drivers," Hochul said. "Today I am extending the authorization of programs across New York and establishing an additional program to maintain our progress on traffic safety, while creating new protections for school aged children on the road."

This legislation package will extend, expand, or create red light camera programs in the Hudson Valley.

The Town of Greenburgh will have a completely new red light camera program, while existing programs will be extended in New Rochelle, Mount Venon and White Plains.

Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said Greenburgh will be installing red light cameras in 2025 on East Hartsdale Avenue and also at the intersection of Old Army Road and Ardsley Road.

"We’re very grateful that the legislation will be signed into law. Residents of E Hartsdale Ave have asked for the red light cameras," Feiner said. "I am pleased that the Legislature and Governor are responsive to safety concerns of our residents. I think the cameras will encourage motorists to drive more carefully and not to speed."

The Greenburgh Town Board unanimously approved the home rule legislation after a series of pedestrian accidents around the town, including fatalities on E. Hartsdale Ave., according to Feiner, who thanked Senator Andrea Stewart Cousins and Assemblywoman Mary Jane Shimsky for introducing the legislation

"Thank you, Governor Hochul, for signing the legislation to extend the red-light camera program. Mount Vernon is deeply committed to ensuring safe streets for all," Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson Howard said. "This legislation plays a critical role in our road safety action plan, and these traffic-calming measures will enhance the quality of life, mobility, and accessibility for our youth and seniors as they walk, drive, and bike throughout our community."

White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach echoed those sentiments, noting that the existing cameras have already helped to make the streets safer.

"I am greatly appreciative of Governor Hochul’s support for our efforts to make the streets of White Plains safer." Roach said. "We have seen a reduction in accidents at the intersections covered by the legislation and the extension of the program will help us continue that positive trend."

The legislation also expands the reckless driving statute to include parking lots. Parking lots will be defined as private property with capacity for four or more cars, contiguous to premises and a roadway. Parking lots adjacent to one- or two-family residences are exempt.