NYDaily News Brooklyn cyclist "doored"-fatally struck

A 64 year old cyclist was "doored" and run over. Pronounced dead at Bellevue Hospital. The NYDN negects to include facts like whether the cyclist was wearing a helmet. Although in this sad case it doesn't seem like it would have made a difference. That intersection and area has seen a lot of accidents. 8 involving cyclists. An environmental impact study might have noted that risk. Made recommendation.***** https://www.yahoo.com/news/brooklyn-bicyclist-dies-being-doored-192000344.html

Vision Zero lithium ion battery fire**WPIX**Harlem

I killed. 18 injured.************* Deadly Harlem fire that killed 1, injured 18 caused by lithium-ion battery: FDNY

NY Daily News: Maspeth Queens Box Truck fatally strikes cyclist

There is not much information provided. The driver stopped. The cylist expired in hospital. One thing of note-a cap is seen lying on the pavement. It would seem it belonged to the cyclist. Implies NO HELMET worn.*******https://www.nydailynews.com/2024/02/22/cyclist-fatally-struck-by-box-truck-driver-in-queens/

WNET Hoboken City Councilman **Deliverista for a Day

A Hoboken City Councilman-a Vison Zero advocate rode an e-bike to gain first hand experience. OF NOTE-a professional delivery agent is shown stating that enforcement would work. If he got a ticket he would tell fellow agents-and it would stop.*****https://www.njspotlightnews.org/video/hoboken-councilman-takes-to-the-streets-as-e-delivery-rider/

NYDaily News-New Agency Crack Down e-bike safety(?)

Dep Mayor Meeri Joshi talks about the prospects for a new agency or sub agency to deal with the e-bike scourge. In prior pieces no specific mention is made about enforcement.****https://www.nydailynews.com/2024/02/18/as-deaths-climb-nyc-mulls-e-bike-safety-crackdown-under-new-agency-planned-by-mayor-adams/

New York Magazine***Mark Gorton Trans Alt money bags exposed

More than 12 years ago I was misquoted in New York Magazine. I said the lawless conditions on the streets and sidewalks were "a KIND of terrorism." The writer-from Boston-was all about free wheeling two wheeling Trans Alt BS. They wanted an opposing point of view. They allowed him to misquote me. Well neighbors how times have changed. I offerred to write a piece for NYM a couple of times. I was willing to settle for this. Better late than never. Check this out.******* https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/mark-gorton-american-values-2024-election-rfk-jr.html

Village Sun:: OP ED Intro 758 must pass Maria Danzilo

Maria Danzilo of One City Rising a non partisan org makes cogent points in favor of public safety and the need to pass CM Holden's E-Bike regulating bill #758. Common sense ain't that common these days.**** https://thevillagesun.com/opinion-nyc-cannot-wait-any-longer-to-regulate-micro-mobility-vehicles