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Dear readers, thank you for your readership over the last five years — and for your support, story tips, photos, reader comments and more, and...
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Editorial: Just say No to COYHO
The City of Yes. … eh, yeah, sure, it sounds positive. But you can’t judge a sweeping, citywide development program just on a catchy name....
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‘It had to go now’: East Village pizzeria owner sheds his shed
BY CHRIS RYAN | Workers recently dismantled Eleven B pizza restaurant’s outdoor dining setup in the East Village. Owner Vincent Sgarlato got a bit of...
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Elizabeth Street Garden’s last stand: Little Italy green dream faces City Hall’s wrecking ball
BY SUSAN SILVER | On the eve of its possible execution, the legendary Elizabeth Street Garden was dotted with afternoon visitors soaking up its perennial...
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Biking’s his life — but Bowery rider says e-bikes are making life hell
BY OTTO FRITTON | As electric bikes have boomed in New York City, enforcement of traffic regulations against scofflaw riders has failed to keep pace....
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Posts tagged as “e-scooter”

Jenifer Rajkumar intros Priscilla’s Law to register and license e-bikes, e-scooters

At a rally on New York City Hall's steps in early April, EVSA members called for all e-bikes to be licensed and registered, per Councilmember Bob Holden's bill. Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar, front row, far left, subsequently introduced two bills in Albany requiring e-bikes and e-scooters to be licensed, registered, insured and inspected. (NYC EVSA)

Jenifer Rajkumar intros Priscilla’s Law to register and license e-bikes, e-scooters

May 28, 2024

BY THE VILLAGE SUN | If you can’t pass a bill in New York City — try Albany. The NYC E-Vehicle Safety Alliance, Assemblymember Jenifer…

City to allow e-bikes, e-scooters on park drives, greenways

A man rides an e-Citi Bike along the Hudson River Greenway south of W. 59th Street, which is not part of the pilot project. (Photo by The Village Sun)

City to allow e-bikes, e-scooters on park drives, greenways

June 14, 2023

BY THE VILLAGE SUN | Reflecting a situation that has already been booming for sometime, the city is now officially allowing the use of e-bikes…