Substack by Reporter Gary Baumgarter-11 year old in Bronx perishes from lithium ion fire

Reporter gary reveals appalling stats regarding lithium ion bike fires-401- NYC injuries-76 and deaths 6. Makes points about national regs needed to quell the rapid rise in these fires. NYC with density is in a particularly critical position.**********https://garybaumgarten.substack.com/p/another-e-bike-fire-death-in-new?r=cx6g&utm_medium=ios

Romanch's Law to Ban Horse Drawn Carriages from Central Park

The developer who has been adamantly campaigning to drive the horse drawn carriages from Central Park has seemingly won. Ramanch's Law named after the 18 year old who was thrown from a carriage and died will prevent the carriages from operating in the park by attrition in a couple of years. The stables will therefore be available to develope.A real scrooge. The e-bikes cause ongoing havoc on a daily basis. Horses are important. So are human beings. The bikes are newcomers and have compounded the danger. Again HUBRIS and AVARICE prevailing.****https://nypost.com/2026/10/13/us-news/mayor-zohran-mamdani-and-new-york-city-council-speaker-julie-menin-strike-deal-to-ban-horse-drawn-carriages/

ABC Ambulance Collides with cyclist on Staten Island

Cyclist riding against traffic collided with ambulance in Graniteville Staten Island. No amount of infrastructure will prevent accidents without a responssible bike, micro transport culture. The City government and the politicians have allowed hubris and avarice to ruin public safety and quality of life.*****https://abc7ny.com/post/bicyclist-killed-ambulance-collision-staten-island-officials-say/19934560/

NBC 2 E-Bike Riding Thieves Stab Off-Duty Det. in Bronx

Felon cycles strike again.*****https://www.nbcnewyork.com/bronx/nypd-detective-stab-bronx/6556623/

Mayor supports Intro 518. Delivery for last mile drivers

Amazon is spending big on TV commercials in opposition to Intro 518. This makes them responsible for crazy delivery times rather than putting the onus on independent contractors. The delivery agents who endanger the public to comply with crazy required delivery times. This is blatant exploitation of the workers and public in the name of fast time narcissism.****https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91DoiansHqk

E-Bike Parking Confronted by NYPD

11th Street and First Ave has become one hub for e-bikes which come from all over the city and squat ad infinitum. That location and Astor Place. They e-bikes are an ongoing danger and now they take space with no rent. Perhaps the delivery apps can provide parking?*** AI Overview The NYPD initiated strict enforcement on October 7, 2026, to confiscate and voucher any bicycles secured to public property along East 11th Street in Manhattan's East Village. This crackdown addresses community concerns regarding an unsanctioned overnight parking hub for delivery e-bikes that blocked sidewalks and hindered street cleaning. You can read the full analysis at Fox News.

West Side Rag-71 year old cyclist collides with Dog Central Park

The dog was off leash in an area set for ON LEASH. Cyclist was fatally struck.Dog owner stayed.Administered CPR.NO avail.*** https://www.westsiderag.com/2026/10/05/cyclist-killed-in-central-park-after-off-leash-dog-runs-onto-roadway-police