NYC lawmakers discuss proposed e-bike, e-scooter regulation proposal
A hearing on e-bike safety was underway Wednesday at City Hall, with lawmakers discussing a proposal that would regulate the bikes, requiring them to be licensed.
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A hearing on e-bike safety was underway Wednesday at City Hall, with lawmakers discussing a proposal that would regulate the bikes, requiring them to be licensed.
Supporters say the legislation, dubbed "Priscilla's Law," would make streets safer and bike riders more accountable, but critics argue it would be too expensive to implement and enforce. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
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A Queens e-bike shop went up in flames overnight Wednesday, a New York City fire official said. It's the second time there's been a fire at the shop.
Reckless and unregulated -- that's how some people describe what is going on in NYC with e-bikes and scooters.
CBS News New York's Dave Carlin has more on what officials say they want to see happen next.
A e-bike and e-scooter sales boom in New York City, so do safety concerns. CBS News New York's Bradley Blackburn reports.
Mayor Adams, the DOT and the FDNY on Monday announced a series of e-bike initiatives designed for safety.
Mayor Adams, the DOT and the FDNY on Monday announced a series of moves designed for safety. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed bill on Thursday aimed at getting dangerous lithium-ion batteries off New York streets and out of homes.
According to FDNY data, this year alone in the city there have been 110 investigations connected to lithium-ion battery fires that resulted in 50 injuries and one death. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation aimed to protect people and first responders from fires caused by those batteries. CBS New York's Chris Wragge reports.
Electric bicycle riders in New Jersey could soon have to get their bikes registered and insured. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Fed-up New Yorkers say they have a plan to stop the mayhem of e-bikes riding wild across the city, with the NYPD calling e-bikes the getaway vehicles of choice. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
People who have been injured or lost their loved ones to e-bike crashes are calling on the city to enact tougher regulations.
A group rallied Thursday morning to demand e-bikes be licensed and registered, and that e-bikes and scooters get banned from city parks.
According to recent Department of Transportation numbers, bicycle deaths are at a 24-year high.
According to recent Department of Transportation numbers, bicycle deaths are at a 24-year high. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
The site in Cooper Square in the East Village is the first of five public e-bike charging stations.
New York City officials are hoping that a new public charging station for e-bikes will help reduce the number of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries.
Wednesday morning, New York City Council voted unanimously to pass two new e-bike safety rules.
Officials say they recovered dozens of battery packs and hundreds of individual lithium-ion cells used to alter, create and repair the batteries.
Some local lawmakers are calling for e-bikes to be registered. Supporters of a proposed bill rallied with New York City Councilmembers on Wednesday.
Electronic vehicles have been making headlines all too often in our area from fires to crashes, and proposals to address the issue.
The FDNY says fire departments worldwide are experiencing an increase in fires sparked by lithium-ion batteries.
Jesper Boqvist scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in the third, and the Panthers beat the Rangers 5-3 on Monday night.
The Knicks ran their winning streak to eight games with 126-106 victory over the Wizards on Monday night.
After a Bronx man found a newborn baby girl in a bag on his doorstep, New York City police are trying to find the person who left her there.
Congestion pricing will start this weekend as planned, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber says, despite a New Jersey judge partially siding with some who sought to delay it.
Gov. Kathy Hochul visited the Marcy Correctional Facility, where 43-year-old Robert Brooks was killed, and announced some immediate changes.
After a Bronx man found a newborn baby girl in a bag on his doorstep, New York City police are trying to find the person who left her there.
Congestion pricing will start this weekend as planned, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber says, despite a New Jersey judge partially siding with some who sought to delay it.
Gov. Kathy Hochul visited the Marcy Correctional Facility, where 43-year-old Robert Brooks was killed, and announced some immediate changes.
Jimmy Carter's work with Habitat for Humanity started in 1984 with the renovation of the Mascot Flats building in New York City.
A 45-33 over the Indianapolis Colts knocked the Giants out of control for the coveted No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL draft.
Congestion pricing will start this weekend as planned, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber says, despite a New Jersey judge partially siding with some who sought to delay it.
It looks like rainy weather to ring in New Year's Eve in Times Square and around New York City.
Wet weather has moved into the Tri-State Area and will stick around through the end of the year, coming in several rounds.
A very similar setup to Thursday will be underway Friday, with highs in the mid to upper 30s under mostly sunny skies.
The National Weather Service says snow depth in Central Park was 1 inch at 7 a.m. Christmas morning. That's the minimum amount of snow needed to make it officially a White Christmas.
Congestion pricing will start this weekend as planned, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber says, despite a New Jersey judge partially siding with some who sought to delay it.
A 45-33 over the Indianapolis Colts knocked the Giants out of control for the coveted No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL draft.
It looks like rainy weather to ring in New Year's Eve in Times Square and around New York City.
I-80 reopened in Wharton, New Jersey after a massive sinkhole required emergency repairs.
A New Jersey family on Sunday marked the birthday of their son, Edan Alexander, who is among the hostages still being held by Hamas.
Congestion pricing will start this weekend as planned, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber says, despite a New Jersey judge partially siding with some who sought to delay it.
It looks like rainy weather to ring in New Year's Eve in Times Square and around New York City.
Charles Dolan, who founded some of the most prominent U.S. media companies including New York-based Cablevision and HBO, has died at age 98.
In the hours ahead of Friday's Mega Millions drawing, the jackpot grew to $1.22 billion.
With congestion pricing set to start on Jan. 5, the MTA now says it has the right to hike the prices even more on gridlock alert days.
Congestion pricing will start this weekend as planned, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber says, despite a New Jersey judge partially siding with some who sought to delay it.
Gov. Kathy Hochul visited the Marcy Correctional Facility, where 43-year-old Robert Brooks was killed, and announced some immediate changes.
Jimmy Carter's work with Habitat for Humanity started in 1984 with the renovation of the Mascot Flats building in New York City.
The court roundly rejected claims by Trump that the judge who presided over the trial erred in a series of decisions.
The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held in Washington on Jan. 9, 2025, and the late president will lie in state ahead of the service.
Gardners Candies warns that recalled Meltaway Bars product may contain undeclared cashews, a health risk for people with tree nut allergies.
Many Broadway fans were left disappointed after the revival of "Gypsy" canceled nearly an entire week of performances after actors say a cold spread among the cast.
Emma and Liam top the list of New Yorkers' favorite baby names for another year, the NYC Department of Health says.
A new course at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx aims to help medical students understand the community they serve.
A woman who lost her jaw after being caught in a crossfire in Ukraine can smile again thanks to transformative surgery in New York.
An Argentine judge has confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction.
Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actress who became a working class icon as a paper-hat wearing waitress on the TV sitcom "Alice," has died. She was 87.
Many Broadway fans were left disappointed after the revival of "Gypsy" canceled nearly an entire week of performances after actors say a cold spread among the cast.
Olivia Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."
A judge ruled that a woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls.
Jesper Boqvist scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in the third, and the Panthers beat the Rangers 5-3 on Monday night.
The Knicks ran their winning streak to eight games with 126-106 victory over the Wizards on Monday night.
A 45-33 over the Indianapolis Colts knocked the Giants out of control for the coveted No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL draft.
Sidney Crosby broke Mario Lemieux's Pittsburgh franchise career record for assists the Penguins beat the Islanders 3-2 on Sunday night.
Cole Anthony's layup with 1.3 seconds left completed the Magic's 17-point fourth-quarter comeback Sunday in a 102-101 win over the Nets.
A young man from Mauritania receives help settling into the city as he serves as a youth ambassador for others.
In the hours ahead of Friday's Mega Millions drawing, the jackpot grew to $1.22 billion.
Nine people died in the crush of the crowd outside a celebrity basketball game at City College on Dec. 28. 1991.
Volunteers delivered 14,000 meals to older New Yorkers on Christmas Day.
People living in one Harlem apartment building say they are freezing as they await a new boiler system.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
The infant was found inside a tote bag, wrapped in blankets. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado spoke with the man who found the crying baby right outside his house.
I-80 reopened after a massive sinkhole required emergency repairs. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Lavin died unexpectedly on Sunday of complications from recently discovered lung cancer. CBS News New York's Jessi Mitchell has more on how her perseverance and talent made her an unforgettable star.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has more on the daring rescue from Mastic Beach.
CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the latest on the gun violence in the Williamsbridge section of the borough.
