Free Bicycle Helmets Available This Weekend As Part Of Local Family Events

DNAinfo has the story on two family-oriented events taking place this weekend. On Saturday, free bike helmets will be available on Columbus Avenue between 87th & 88th at the Department of Transportation’s Bicycle Helmet Event, which runs from 10 am to 2 pm. It’s co-hosted by City Councilwoman Gale Brewer and bicycle advocacy group Upper [...]

Reckless Bike Delivery Men Get Stern Warning from Community Board 7

Reckless cyclists are getting some more backlash from pedestrians and drivers after Community Board 7 went after a subset of them with threats, reports the New York Post. Members of the board cautioned that they will withhold UWS restaurants’ much-needed support for sidewalk and liquor-license renewals if their bike delivery men ignore bike-safety measures. While the current [...]