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Power Play: City Can Now Padlock Businesses Violating Lithium-Ion Battery Rules

The city can now forcibly close repeat offender shops that sell illegal lithium-ion batteries. But will it?

October 10, 2024

Gale Brewer Flips on E-Bike Registration Due To ‘Nasty’ Pressure

The former Manhattan borough president says she supports banning e-bikes from parks and a state campaign to require licensing.

October 8, 2024

Opinion: Worried About E-Bike Safety? Make the Roads Safer First

Opponents co-opted the outdoor dining regulatory process. Advocates must address e-bike safety concerns — for the sake of all vulnerable street users — or risk the same fate.

September 26, 2024

Opinion: Unlock Central Park’s Shared Path to Get Kids Biking to School

With over 200 schools within a half-mile of its boundaries, Central Park could be a model for Safe Routes to School and help lead a bike-to-school renaissance.

September 16, 2024

Record Numbers of Cyclists Are Using Delancey Street — But Improvements Aren’t Coming for Five Years … At Least

Hey, #bikenyc, you just set an all-time record — but you won't get your gold medal until after the next Olympics.

August 19, 2024

DOT Starts Work to Open Queensboro Roadway to Pedestrians

Work is finally beginning on the Queensborough Bridge's future pedestrian path.

July 30, 2024

Parks Dept. Has Money But No Timeline to Finish Eastern Queens Greenway

There's tens of millions of dollars for the greenway, so when will parks build it?

July 19, 2024

New Fights over Space in Prospect Park After Cyclist Hits Pedestrian

After a crash, the park is experiencing the latest (and very predictable) cycle: cops have flooded the park, tension is on the rise, and vigilantes are plying their dangerous trade.

May 28, 2024

Wednesday’s Headlines: A Little Biking Music Edition

Seeing Neil Young last night reminded us that he sings too much about cars. Plus other news.

May 15, 2024