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Monday’s Headlines: Post Haste Edition

By Streetsblog Editorial Board | Nov 7, 2022 | No Comments

We often link to New York Post articles in our daily headlines digest because on any given day, the paper transcends its toxic politics to provide good reporting on the city. Not so over the weekend. Plus all the other news.

NYCHA appears to have backed down from an e-bike ban. File photo: Noah Martz

EXCLUSIVE: NYCHA Backs Down From Banning E-Bikes on its Property

By Julianne Cuba | Oct 21, 2022 | No Comments

This controversy has been extinguished.

Nathaniel Hill, a resident of public housing in the Bronx, won't be able to charge his bike in his apartment under a new rule, unless Council Member Alexa Avilés prevails upon NYCHA to amend its proposal. File photo: Noah Martz

Pol Pitches More Options to a Blanket E-Bike Ban on NYCHA Property

By Julianne Cuba | Sep 16, 2022 | No Comments

Council Member Alexa Avilés said that NYCHA's all-out ban could hurt workers and residents, especially because the ban would not differentiate from the myriad different micro-mobility devices out there. She even quoted our field guide!

The Department of Investigation wants NYCHA to "limit" e-mobility devices on its property. File photo: Noah Martz

Pols and Advocates Pushing E-Bike Battery Fix Beyond Blanket Bans

By Julianne Cuba | Aug 17, 2022 | No Comments

The city's proposed ban on e-bikes on Housing Authority property would force some residents to choose between a roof over their head and a job.

Nathaniel Hill, a resident of public housing in the Bronx, won't be able to charge his bike in his apartment under a new rule. Photo: Noah Martz

NYCHA Seeks to Bar Residents from Having, Charging or Apparently Even Using E-Bikes

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jul 7, 2022 | No Comments

"This is discriminatory," said Gustavo Ajche, a delivery worker and union leader.

Mayor Adams is asking New Yorkers to give. Please do. Photo: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office

Tuesday’s Headlines: Heed Hizzoner’s Call Edition

By Streetsblog | Jan 11, 2022 | No Comments

Mayor Adams called upon New Yorkers to aid the victims of Sunday's fire, so here's how to do that. Plus other news from Monday.

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