New York City Council passes 2 new e-bike safety rules
Wednesday morning, New York City Council voted unanimously to pass two new e-bike safety rules.
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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.
The FDNY says fire departments worldwide are experiencing an increase in fire incidents involving lithium-ion batteries. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the details.
A bill proposed by Council Member Oswald Feliz would require delivery apps to provide safe and certified e-bikes to workers who don't have one. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
New legislation proposed by Council Member Oswald Feliz would require delivery apps to provide safe and certified e-bikes to workers who don't have one.
A large pile of lithium-ion batteries and dozens of e-bikes were strewn on the street in Sunset Park.
One firefighter was hurt, and inside the Brooklyn building on Sunday investigators found hundreds of bikes and lithium-ion batteries. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has the story from Sunset Park.
As two-wheeled vehicles of all types see a surge in popularity, crowding is leading to controversy.
As two-wheeled vehicles of all types see a surge in popularity, crowding is leading to controversy. CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports.
Enforcement began Saturday for e-bike battery certification at all retail spots in New York City. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/44RMvH3
It would provide e-bikes and batteries that have been certified to industry standards for free or at a low cost.
E-bike batteries are now the leading cause of fatal fires, according to the FDNY.
The DOB issued a violation Friday for illegal e-bike repairs that took place in the building's basement.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission held a forum in Bethesda, Maryland focusing e-bike fires and the risks associated with these batteries.
David Banks oversees a budget of over $30 billion, a million students and some 75,000 teachers in New York City.
E-bikes and scooters seem like they're everywhere these days, and it's no surprise that New Yorkers have a love-hate relationship with them.
Just this year, there have been 110 lithium-ion battery fires in New York City, killing 13 people.
New York officials announced new e-bike safety measures in the city after a fire at an e-bike repair shop killed four people in Chinatown.
Four people were killed and two others are in critical condition following Tuesday's early morning blaze.
The fire erupted late Monday night in along Madison Street. It started in the shop and spread to the apartments above. CBS2's Ali Bauman has new information on other issues the shop has had in the past.
Tuesday's fire in Manhattan was a call to action to do more to stop the use of cheap, poorly made batteries.
While the exact cause of the fire is under investigation, several burned out e-bikes and scooters could be seen piled up outside the shop. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
The suspect accused of killing two teenage girls in a hit-and-run in Cranford, New Jersey, last year will be tried as an adult, officials said Friday.
Many New Yorkers are finding ways to help those in Venezuela following this week's powerful back-to-back earthquakes.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
Table to Table is on a mission to make sure nothing goes to waste at 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations in New Jersey.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
Many New Yorkers are finding ways to help those in Venezuela following this week's powerful back-to-back earthquakes.
New York Mets fans seem to be directing frustration at David Stearns and Steve Cohen after manager Carlos Mendoza's firing.
The site will continue to house a casino, but Aqueduct's move to Long Island brings a rare opportunity to the South Ozone Park community.
President Trump rebuked NYC Mayor Mamdani and the Rent Guidelines Board's rent freeze Friday, saying the move will turn swaths of the city into "ghettos and slums."
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
The suspect accused of killing two teenage girls in a hit-and-run in Cranford, New Jersey, last year will be tried as an adult, officials said Friday.
Table to Table is on a mission to make sure nothing goes to waste at 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations in New Jersey.
Law enforcement officials found a home laboratory and a shed full of explosives at a home in Denville, New Jersey.
Three semi-trucks erupted in flames after a crash that killed one on the NJ Turnpike during the Thursday morning commute.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The site will continue to house a casino, but Aqueduct's move to Long Island brings a rare opportunity to the South Ozone Park community.
A young entrepreneur with Down syndrome opened his first brick-and-mortar store on Long Island after his sock company went global.
A defense attorney made stunning new claims in court Wednesday about what may have sparked the fatal stabbing of a Massapequa man.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
CBS News New York Investigates is looking into Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and the new work requirements in order to keep them.
Victims of e-bike crashes are suing New York City over Mayor Zohran Mamdani's directive ending criminal enforcement of violations.
The Supreme Court on Thursday said the Trump administration can move forward with its efforts to strip more than 356,000 Syrian and Haitian immigrants of temporary protections.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
New York Mets fans seem to be directing frustration at David Stearns and Steve Cohen after manager Carlos Mendoza's firing.
The Second Round Foundation, founded by Sandra and Jalen Brunson, aims to help provide young people with what they need to thrive in the future.
Carlos Mendoza was fired as manager of the underperforming New York Mets on Friday and replaced by Andy Green.
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
Caleb Durbin broke a tie with a two-run homer in the fifth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-3 on Thursday night.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The pallium is a circular band of white wool decorated with six crosses that is only given to metropolitan archbishops.
The Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza after an embarrassing series sweep at the hands of the Cubs. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer and Doug Williams report.
Intern who work for New York City Council members say they should not have to work for free.
Before summer vacation started, Kamar Samuels wished students and families the best at P.S. 41 in the Bronx.
Cleanup is underway in Manhattan after a car smashed into scaffolding on West 114th Street and Amsterdam Avenue.
