Charred bikes on the street in June, after a lithium battery fire in Lower Manhattan killed four people. ( Photo via Carly Barovick ) Faulty Lithium Battery Fires at “Crisis Point” After Causing 17 Deaths This Yr., Says Kavanagh With 17 deaths caused by the explosions of unregulated e-bike batteries this year, FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh proclaimed... News 20 Nov 2023 | 01:28
Bicyclists frequently head the wrong way down roads and bike lanes and are rarely cited for infractions. Photo: Keith J. Kelly How to Fix the City’s Cycling Crisis and Ease My Biggest Fear About Living Here I have lived in Manhattan for most of my adult life. This is the scariest time that I can remember. Sure, I am wary nowadays... News 22 Jun 2023 | 06:08
A man has died after crashing his e-bicycle on the Henry Hudson Parkway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons. Man dies in e-bicycle crash in Henry Hudson Parkway bike lane A man died Tuesday, February 21st, in an e-bicycle accident on the Henry Hudson Parkway. The deceased was identified as Jacobo... News 22 Feb 2023 | 03:57
Let's Make New York the World's Safest City The New York majority rejoice, and sigh with relief at Governor Cuomo’s veto of the bill to legalize e-bikes and e-scooters.... Voices 30 Dec 2019 | 11:12