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Borough President candidate John Luisi best for Staten Island--and its cyclists

My first introduction to John Luisi, Democratic candidate for Staten Island Borough President, was not at a fund-raiser or rally, but outside Borough...
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Halloween Costume Ride and after-party this Friday, Oct 23

For those who adore masquerade, bike rides, or just seek to wring the most out of the upcoming holiday weekend, the search stops here. A Halloween...
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Hope and cynicism battle over bike lane

Upon reading the introduction of this Sunday's City Room article “Idealism and New York Reality Collide in the Bike Lane” by Robert...
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Three cheers for the courier: Messenger Appreciation Day is October 9th

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When ancient Greek messenger Pheidippides was dispatched to request Sparta's help against the Persians, he ran 150 miles in two days and was able to...
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Sept 13 is Harbor Day: New Yorkers and Dutch celebrate 400 years of peace, love, and bicycles

When Dutch sailor Henry Hudson sailed on the Half Moon in 1609, he was, like many oceanic navigators of the day, looking for an eastern trade route to...
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Right to safety fuels need for SI's bike lanes

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Staten Island Borough President James Molinaro recently commented, "We have more bike lanes than we have traffic lanes. Do we really need...
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Staten Island cyclist assaulted by motorist for being in bike lane

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Some Staten Island motorists are, in fact, in favor of bike lanes--as long as they get to drive in them, too. This morning at 9 AM, cyclist Gregory...
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Verrazano-Narrows Bridge needs a bicycle-pedestrian lane

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I attended the Siren Music Festival at Coney Island this past weekend. One of my co-workers is a fan of the Raveonettes, who were scheduled to...
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Boneshakers in Brooklyn pleases palate, worth the pedal

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Open since November 2008, Boneshakers, a cycling-themed cafe with vegetarian flair, is named for the first type of bicycle: a fixed-gear with an iron...
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NYC DOT needs a more reasonable plan for SI Ferry cyclist searches

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As I've previously reported, all cyclists riding the Staten Island Ferry must submit to mandatory bag searches, while non-cyclists are subject to...
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