Mr. Feldman was a long time friend of Mr. Lee. They attended school together in Toronto. Stayed in close

contact. Mr. Feldman and his family lived in Germany. IOn addition to expressing deep sadness for the loss

of his good friend-who loved New York and never had any incident during his life in the city, Mr. Feldman

describes the differences between the 2 wheel culture in Germany and the "Wild West" environment of lawless

jeopardy in The Apple irresponsibly took the life of Mr. Lee. The question remains-Why isn't there and why wasn't there ever an effort to establish a responsible bike culture? The lawless approach conflated going green

with an every person for themself no holds barred attitude. The NYPD has been undermined. The backbone of

a responsible 2 wheeled culture is-as Mr. Feldman cites in his contrast with Germany-enforcement. Why was

enforcement been kept on a short leash by Mayor's Bloomberg and De Blasio? It remains to be seen if

former NYPD Captain and current Mayor Adams can address the public safety crisis and restore the respect

for law and order on the streets and sidewalks.*******************************************

https://thevillagesun.com/friend-mourns-chelsea-man-killed-by-hit-and-run-cyclist-calls-nyc-streets-a-wild-west

Pedestrian fatally struck by hit and run cyclist on 22nd St. Chelsea New York.

Village Sun Aug 23,2022

Chelsea man, 44, dies after being struck by hit-and-run cyclist: Police

August 23, 2022

BY THE VILLAGE SUN | A Chelsea resident succumbed to his injuries last week after lingering a few days after a bicyclist crashed into him at a busy intersection, police said.

Police said Gavin Lee, 44, of 111 W. 16th St., just east of Sixth Avenue, was struck while walking just blocks away from his home on Thurs., Aug. 11, around 6:30 p.m., at Eighth Avenue and W. 22nd Street.

According to the preliminary police investigation, the cyclist was traveling northbound on Eighth Avenue when he slammed into Lee, who was crossing from west to east in the W. 22nd Street crosswalk. The pedestrian and cyclist were both thrown to the ground by the collision.

The cyclist got back on his bicycle and fled the location northbound on Eighth Avenue, police said.

E.M.S. transported the victim to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead five days later on Tues., Aug. 16.

The suspect is described as a male, with a medium complexion, around 25 years old, with brown, wavy hair, a medium build and an unknown tattoo on his right forearm. He was last seen wearing a yellow shirt, tan shorts and wearing a large black bag on his back.

The fatality occurred two blocks south of the Penn South co-op, a naturally occuring retirement community, or NORC, where residents have expressed concern about pedestrian safety and the bike lanes flanking both the complex’s western and eastern sides.

Police ask that anyone with information call the N.Y.P.D.’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted on the Crime Stoppers Web site at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or on Twitter at @NYPDTips. Tips can result in cash rewards. All tips are strictly confidential.