Criminal Crackdown on Cyclists 2025
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Lander and Myrie: No Nix on Commish Tisch Despite Tix Blitz
The two mayoral candidates who promised to retain NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch reiterated that pledge this week, despite her crackdown on cyclists.
Manhattan’s West Side Stands Up To E-bike Criminalization
Two West Side community boards voted to call on the administration to stop giving cyclists criminal summonses.
‘War on Cyclists’: E-Bike Speed Limit Panned by Safety Advocates
"Sounds like more flavor-of-the-month hot air from the Adams administration," said one activist.
Thursday’s Headlines: Speed Limits for E-Bikes Edition
Something was looming large over last night's mayoral debate. Plus other news.
Echo Chamber: Tisch Touts E-Bike Crackdown to Adoring Upper East Siders
Reporting live from the anti-e-bike heartland.
Monday’s Headlines: Critical Mass of Rage Against the NYPD Edition
Scores of New Yorkers rode on Friday to protest the Police Department's criminal crackdown on cyclists. Plus other news.
Cyclist: Cop Pulled a Taser During Summons Chase
In a dramatic escalation of the NYPD's criminal crackdown on bike riders, a police officer pulled a stun gun while chasing a cyclist for allegedly running a red light on a regular bike.
Tisch Reveals Real Reason for Her E-Bike Crackdown: E-Bike Licensing
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch doubles down on her cycling criminalization campaign, saying e-bike licensing is the only other option.
Data Dump: E-Bike Crashes Were Down Before NYPD Crackdown, Contradicting Tisch’s Rationale
In the first four months of this year, e-bike crashes and injuries were down by double-digit percentages. So, um, why is the NYPD cracking down?
