ABC TV-Blaze in Sunset Park 6 fatal 9 injured

Another possible lithium ion battery inferno consumes 6-so far 9 injured.See 2 previous posts for perspective.********https://abc7ny.com/post/6-dead-3-alarm-fire-tears-sunset-park-home-brooklyn/20017265/

WINS 1010 Radio-NYPD Announce Lithium Ion Battery Sweep on Nov5 26

This was initiated by Councilman Harvey Epstein of the NYC Dept. of Consumer and Worker Protection DCWP Committee. Not incidentally Epstein experienced a lithium ion battery fire personally in the building in which he and family reside recently. Grateful for effective governmental action. As per the previous posting-my letter to NY Mag-March of 2011-This kind of action could and should have been taken decades ago.**************** AI Overview On November 5, 2026, New York City officials announced the results of a major citywide sweep and enforcement crackdown on illegal e-bike, e-scooter, and uncertified lithium-ion battery sales. The enforcement blitz, which was highlighted across local news including 1010 WINS radio, was spearheaded by the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) alongside city task forces to address a sharp rise in dangerous battery-related fires. 📊 Key Outlines of the Operation The details of the targeted enforcement operation include: • Shops Targeted: Inspectors evaluated more than 200 brick-and-mortar shops across all five boroughs. • Violations Issued: The sweep netted 136 violations and resulted in 77 official summonses. • Uncertified Batteries: Officials caught 46 shops selling lithium-ion batteries that lacked proper safety certifications from Underwriters Laboratories (UL), which is illegal under New York City law. • Illegal Speeds: 35 cases involved shops illicitly selling e-bikes capable of exceeding 25 mph or e-scooters exceeding 20 mph. • Missing Safety Information: 55 storefronts failed to display required battery safety and fire hazard materials for consumers. • Business Closures: At least three non-compliant shops were forced to close their doors until outstanding fines are paid to the city. ⚠️ Context Behind the Crackdown This multi-agency enforcement push comes amidst a severe surge in micro-mobility fire emergencies. According to the FDNY, New York City has experienced a 70% increase in lithium-ion battery fires, logging over 401 battery-related fires, 74 injuries, and multiple fatalities. Officials hope this severe retail-level crackdown will stem the flow of uncertified, highly volatile batteries entering New Yorkers' homes. • New York Daily News NYC cracks down on illegal e-bike, e-scooter, lithium Share this: Two people suffered serious injuries, a third person suffered minor injuries and one Firefighter suffered minor injuri... • ABC7 New York E-battery deaths, injuries rise sharply in New York City in 2026 9th-largest jackpot in Powerball history won in New Jersey * 6 people killed after fire tears through Brooklyn home E-battery deat... • Streetsblog New York City Mamdani Continues Crackdown On Illegal E Mamdani Continues Crackdown On Illegal E-Motos With Brick-And-Mortar Sweep - Streetsblog New York City Delivery workers Mamdani Co... Show all

Letter to New York Mag 2011 from Jack Brown

This letter was in response to an article in New York Magazine-2011. Piece by Boston writer Shaer-where he intentionally misquoted me. My response attempts to set the record straight.****** Subject: Not Quite Copenhagen To: NYletters@nymag.com Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2011, 4:45 PM The piece "Not Quite Copenhagen" quotes me boldly but neglects to identify me as the Spokesman(no pun intended) for the community organization "Coalition Against Rogue Riding." CARR advocates an evenhanded enforcement of the motor vehicle laws so as to manage the epidemic of scofflaw cycling and move the city toward a responsible bike culture.I did not tell the fact checker that 9-11 was "equivalent "to Bike Bedlam. I said it was "similar but different". I ended by saying the city was doing nothing about it. Hence the two wheeled greenery was an "exercise in zealotry." Mr. Shaer was at a loss as to why the bike anarchy was a problem until he spoke with me.He sidesteps the undue influence of radical advocacy group Transportation Alternatives that has imposed a callous disregard for public safety on the city. He concludes that cyclists need to obey the laws.Hey fellow cyclist that's a lame revelation.Until the NYPD is taken off the short leash of minimal quotas and until the businesses that employ the dangerous working cyclists are "vicariously liable" there is little likelihood that the streets and sidewalks will be civil and lawabiding. You have this administration- headstrong- and operating with a sense of moral and pragmatic superiority to thank for that.. Jack Brown Coaltion Against Rogue Riding

Substack by Reporter Gary Baumgartnen-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.4 people eventually perished***XXXX**********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/