A Vision of Teamwork Guides Bikers
Visually impaired and sighted bikers took to tandem two-wheelers for a 120-mile trek through the city. The event was part of Blindness Awareness Month.
Topic: Transportation
via The Queens Courier
Parking Problems All in the Family
When a Queens lawmaker's mother got a parking ticket, he called a news conference. Jacqueline DenDekker's $55 summons could lead to a new law protecting motorists against nuisance parking violations.
Phone App Targets Sex Harassment
Holla Back NYC, a group that fights sexual harassment of women in public, is launching an iPhone application that will let users send pictures of offenders to a data base.
Subway Offenders Caught on Camera
Brooklyn comedian Tom Sibley posts pictures of ill-mannered commuters on his popular blog.
Green Cars Electrify Auto Industry
Electric cars provided much of the juice at the recent New York International Auto Show.
via am New York
Motorcyclists Get Parking Pass
Some motorcycle and scooter riders avoid paying parking meter fees by taking off the vehicle's license plate.
Horse Carriage Drivers Seek Raise
The price of a horse carriage ride in New York City could rise by $20 – to $54 for a half hour – if a proposed law is passed by City Council.
On The Run For MetroCards
Michael Ring picks up discarded MetroCards as he trains for marathons. His hobby has earned him $900 so far this year.