my neibors 16 year old son ran bike into the passenger side of my car while i was driving causing about $1000 in dmage. no personal injury

Sorry to hear what happened to your vehicle.  Under New York General Obligations Law § 3-112, parents are responsible for the intentional acts of their children who are over the age of 10 and which result in property damage. New York Consolidated Laws, General Obligations Law - GOB § 3-112 | FindLaw  Parental Responsibility Laws in New York | Nolo Where the property damage was not caused intentionally, however, the parents are not responsible.  That said, a responsible neighbor should offer to pay for the damage, regardless of whether the law compels them to do so. Best regards, Jonathan R. Ratchik, Esq. Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC www.kdrpilawyers.com