Young dirt bike riders tearing up a well-known athletic field in NYC close to Yankee Stadium
Concerns Grow Over Safety at South Bronx Parks Residents are expressing alarm over the deteriorating conditions of tracks and athletic fields in the South Bronx. Reports have surfaced about treacherous holes and slippery surfaces, attributed to the reckless activities of local teenagers on dirt bikes, according to community members. “It’s terrible,” stated soccer coach Naim […]
Naked bike ride planned as Trump prepares to send troops to Portland
Portland, Oregon – Following President Trump’s announcement regarding the deployment of the Oregon National Guard to Portland, local advocacy groups are organizing an “emergency” nude bike ride as a form of protest. These groups, who are offshoots of the original Portland World Naked Bike Ride, stated on social media that they plan to ride in […]
Police tackle teen off Citi Bike as footage of chaotic arrest faces backlash
The NYPD is under scrutiny after three officers were seen taking down a teenager on his city bike during a confrontation in the East Village last week. The 18-year-old, whose identity has not been disclosed, was biking on Thursday at Avenue B and East 14th Street. Clips shared on Instagram by NYS-Ttynews show the incident […]
City official aims to make Citi Bike implement a system to prevent children from riding
Brooklyn Lawmakers Urge Lyft for Age Verification on City Bikes Lawmakers in Brooklyn are calling on Lyft to implement an age verification system. This move aims to stop individuals under 16 from renting city bikes or creating accounts. “We need to ensure that riders under 16 have to set up accounts, which would restrict immediate […]
Company demonstrates the reality of a Star Wars-like speeder bike
There’s buzz around the recently launched flying speeder bikes, which have drawn comparisons to the iconic Star Wars vehicles. Earlier this year, the online reaction to these futuristic airbikes was quite mixed, with some people expressing excitement while others voiced skepticism. Now, Polish company Volonaut is stepping up with plans to produce a limited quantity […]
New York City block occupied by migrant workers for bike delivery parking while a guard stays on watch overnight
In the East Village, immigrant delivery workers have taken to using a block to park their e-bikes. A security guard overseeing the area mentioned this to locals recently. During an afternoon stroll along 11th Avenue, between First Avenue and Avenue A, many residents seemed indifferent to the sight of numerous e-bikes and electronic scooters parked […]
Critics say NYC’s proposal for bike lanes on a busy Queens route is a ‘recipe for disaster’
Opposition to Bike Lane Plans in Astoria Residents and business owners in Queens are raising concerns about a proposed bike lane on Astoria’s 31st Street, which they describe as a potential disaster. They argue it could harm local businesses and compromise safety. The City Department of Transportation’s plan involves narrowing the parking and traffic lanes […]
Judge halts Adams’ ‘unlawful’ proposal to eliminate Brooklyn’s protected bike lane after e-biker injured a child
Judge Blocks Removal of Brooklyn Bike Lane The situation is heating up for Mayor Adams. A Brooklyn judge has put a stop to the city’s plan to eliminate a troubled bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Brooklyn Supreme Court Judge Carolyn Walker Diallo stated that city officials “abused their discretion” in their decision-making process. The court […]
17-year-old boy shot, possibly by a gunman on a Citi Bike, just hours after two other teens were injured in gun-related incidents, according to police.
Bronx Shooting Claims Life of 17-Year-Old A 17-year-old was tragically shot and killed outside the Nicha Forest House in the Bronx on Thursday evening. Authorities believe the assailant may have fled on a city bike. The young man sustained a gunshot wound to his waist while walking through the grounds of Trinity Avenue near East […]
Angry cyclists criticize NYC for delaying the completion of the West Side bike path, resulting in unsafe detours.
It’s somewhat off the beaten track. New York City managed to finish a bike lane spanning about 30 blocks on the west side in eight months. Projects like those along the Scenic Hudson River Greenway are anticipated to slow down for, well, another year. Long-term urban initiatives have been tough for cyclists. Many find themselves […]