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87-Year-Old Midwood Man Is The 26th Cyclist Killed In NYC This Year

Flowers and a bike from a memorial in July. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)MIDWOOD – The elderly cyclist that was in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle last week has died from his injuries. He is the 26th cyclist in NYC this year to have been killed. On Wednesday,

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Prospect Park Re-Opens to Cars After Summer Ban

Bicyclists in Prospect ParkPROSPECT PARK – Yesterday, Prospect Park opened its streets back up to cars after a summer ban on motor vehicles that lasted two months. The ban, which started July 17, closed a window in which cars were allowed to use the East Drive on weekdays between 7:00

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Following Backlash, DOT Withdraws Clinton Avenue Bike Lane Proposal

(courtesy NYC Department of Transit)Amidst a sea of opposition from local residents, the Department of Transportation (DOT) has decided to withdraw its plan to change Clinton Avenue from a two-way street to a one way street in order to create a two-way protected bike lane. The item was removed

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Proposed Bike Lane Would Turn Clinton Ave Into One-Way Street

(courtesy NYC Department of Transit)The DOT has pulled out all the stops in promoting its new plan to create a protected bike lane on Clinton Avenue. The transportation agency is doing it differently this time. The proposal — which would turn Clinton Avenue into a one-way street between Flushing and

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Photo Of The Day: Bicycle Built For Two

Photo by 10ghowardPark Slope loves bicycles and we love this mural. Take any photos in the neighborhood lately? Send them to editor@bklyner.com, add them to the Park Slope Stoop Flickr group, or tag them #parkslope on Instagram, and we’ll post them here. Also, follow us on Twitter,

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The LeFrak Center Lakeside Kicks Off Summer With New Boat And Bike Rentals Saturday, May 23 (Sponsored)

Lakeside’s brand new boat and bike fleets have arrived and are being prepared for guests to enjoy Memorial Day Weekend through mid-October. Boats include pedal boats, double pedal boats, single kayaks and double kayaks. Guests will enjoy exploring the 55-acre Prospect Park Lake and its enchanting views and variety

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Two Bicycles Stolen From A Home’s Garage Near E. 17th Street & Beverley Road

At least one thief made off with two adult bicycles after using a crowbar to pry his or her way into a garage near E. 17th Street and Beverley Road late Monday night or early Tuesday morning, neighbor Lev told us. The neighbors at the home called 911 upon realizing

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‘Make Music’ With Bicycle Bells In Prospect Park This Sunday

Photo by jonny2loveThe 2014 edition of Make Music Winter, a series of participatory (and free) musical celebrations on the longest day of the year, is coming up in our area this weekend with all the bells and whistles — well, just the bells, anyway. On Sunday, December 21 at 4pm, neighbors

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78th Precinct Will Focus On Cyclist Education In Prospect Park With Initiative Starting Saturday

Education first, and then summonses if necessary, is the riding line from the new Commanding Officer of the 78th Precinct when it comes to cyclists obeying the rules in Prospect Park. At the transportation segment of the precinct’s monthly Community Council meeting on Tuesday night, Captain Frank DiGiacomo said

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Cyclists (And Bike Lane Blockers) Target Of New NYPD Sting

The NYPD has announced a two-week bicycle safety enforcement initiative called Operation Safe Cycle, which begins today, Wednesday, August 13 and continues through Tuesday, August 26. They say they’ll be targeting cyclists who fail to stop at red lights, disobey traffic signals or signs, ride the wrong direction against

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Cyclist Injured After Hitting Baby Carriage & Dog On 9th Street

A cyclist ended up in the hospital on Tuesday after colliding with a a baby carriage and a dog on 9th Street near 6th Avenue, according to the FDNY. A spokesman for the fire department tells us they responded to the call just before 3pm today, and that they transported

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Get Ready For Spring With A Bike Tune Up From Flatbush Mutual Aid

If your bike has been sitting in storage, tires slowly deflating for the last six months or so of horrific weather, now’s the time to start getting it ready for spring! Flatbush Mutual Aid will be offering bike tune up workshops this Saturday, March 29, and next Saturday, April

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5 Safe Cycling Tips For Winter

For many New Yorkers, cycling doesn’t end when the winter begins. On extremely cold and icy days like today, extra precaution is necessary. Avid cyclist and employee at 9th Street Cycles (375 9th Street at 6th Avenue), Giovanni Ramirez shares his top five tips that will help fellow cyclists

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Department Of Sanitation, You Tease

A week later, and the abandoned bikes that were tagged for removal by the Department of Sanitation on Union Street near 5th Avenue are still there. As previously noted, Sanitation began a program to remove what they deem “derelict bicycles” in 2010, and in the first 18 months, only removed

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Register Your Bike With The 70th Precinct

It’s no revelation that electronics are some of the most common items stolen in our area (and city-wide), and according to Inspector Eric Rodriguez of the 70th Precinct, bike thefts have been on the rise, too. We heard a great story this week about how two neighbors helped catch

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Grab Your Helmet And Bike To Work On May 17

If you’ve ever thought about ditching the car/bus/train and riding the two-wheeler into work, this coming Friday is your golden opportunity. Bike to Work Day, hosted by Transportation Alternatives, the non-profit organization that advocates for NYC bicyclists, will take place from 7am to 10am on Friday, May

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Wednesday What The What: Bike Lanes And Bike Safety

Last Thursday, Community Board 10 voted to send a package of bike lane plans to the Department of Transportation for assessment. A little over a year ago, the same board voted against a proposed bike lane along Bay Ridge Parkway. At that time, Council Members Dominic Recchia, Vincent Gentile and

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Greenfield Wants License Plates For Delivery, Messenger Bikes

(from wikipedia.org)Councilman David Greenfield wants to regulate the hardworking men and women who make it possible for you to have Tex-Mex/Chinese food without leaving the comfort of home. The Daily News reports that the Councilman plans to put forward a bill today that would mandate license plates