Gov. Hochul and e-bike accident victim Rabbi Miller (second from right) along with other legislators, at the July 11 event where seven new e-bike regulations were signed into law. ( Photo: Susan Watts, Office of Governor Kathy Hochul) E-Bike Dangers Trigger Flurry of New State Laws; Bores and Hoylman-Sigal Play Big Roles A sweeping new set of rules governing lithium-ion batteries and e-bikes, including the first ever requirement to register... News 15 Jul 2024 | 05:20
Firefighters on the on the early morning of February 5, 2023. Brendan Gaffney fifth from left. ( FDNY Medal Day Book 2024) Firefighter Brendan Gaffney Awarded for Brave Lithium-ion Battery Fire Rescue City Hall came alive with the sights and sounds of celebration on Wednesday June 5, as thousands of firefighters and their... News 16 Jun 2024 | 05:31
Lithium-ion batteries, if improperly stored, can cause explosions and outbreaks of fire. Seventeen people have been killed in New York City so far this year from fires attributed to faulty batteries, the FDNY says. ( Source: Office of Council Member Gale Brewer) FDNY Issues Violations on UWS Delivery Center for Dangerous Lithium-Ion Batteries FDNY’s Special Inspection Unit slapped two violations on an Upper West Side quick delivery center for failing to properly... News 11 Dec 2023 | 05:27
Charred remains of e-bikes are stacked on the corner of Madison St. where the fire originated. Photo: Carly Barovick Four Dead After Lithium-Ion Batteries Ignite Fatal Fire in Lower Manhattan A three-alarm fire that broke out early in the morning of June 20th claimed the lives of four people and left two women in... News 21 Jun 2023 | 03:04
Firefighters use a daring rope roof rescue to save two people from a 20th floor high rise on East 67th St. on November 5, 2022, after a four-alarm fire started by a lithium ion battery blocked rescuers from reaching trapped civilains from inside. Photo: FDNY. City Council Passes Bills Regulating E-Bike Batteries The City Council passed a bill regulating the lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes and scooters, in an action aimed at stopping... News 06 Mar 2023 | 12:32
