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Mamdani Administration Celebrates

2026 Spring Cycling Season with Helmet

and Bike Light Giveaways

OUR BUREAU

New York, NY
ayor Zohran Kwame Mam-
dani and New York City
MDepartment of Transpor-
tation (NYC DOT) Commissioner
Mike Flynn have announced a series
of events offering free bike helmets
and lights to New Yorkers, support-
ing a record number of cyclists on city
streets as the weather warms. Hel-
mets will be available for people of all
ages, and trained NYC DOT safety
educators will ensure each helmet is
properly fitted.
“A safe bike ride is a good bike
ride,” said Mayor Mamdani. “Safe
cycling starts with the right gear, like
a well-fit helmet and bike light, and • May 30, 2026, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., • May 8, 2026, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at
I’m excited to partner with elect- FREE HELMET GIVEAWAYS with Council Member Shahana 2063 University Avenue (across
ed officials across New York City to APRIL Hanif at Prospect Park (West Drive from Bronx Community College)
make sure cyclists of all ages have Entrance), Brooklyn
the tools and knowledge they need to QUEENS
move safely through our streets.” • April 11, 2026, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with JUNE • May 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at
“Getting helmets and bike lights Council Member Lynn Schulman at
into the hands of New Yorkers is Russell Sage Playground, Queens • June 5, 2026, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with Skillman Avenue & 43rd Street
bike lane
Council Member Carmen De La
the right way to kick off a summer • April 19, 2026, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Rosa at Anne Loftus Playground • May 15, 2026, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at
of cycling in New York City,” said with Council Member Christopher (Broadway Avenue & Riverside Vernon Blvd bike lane (31st Drive
Deputy Mayor for Operations Julia Marte at Sol Lain Playground (ath- Drive), Manhattan & 31st Avenue)
Kerson. “I’m grateful to the many letic field), Manhattan • June 6, 2026, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with
elected officials who came togeth- • April 25, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., for Council Member Sandra Ung at BROOKLYN
er to help keep our neighbors safe Car Free Earth Day at 1466 St Nich- Kissena Park Playground (164th • May 19, 2026, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.,
while biking.” olas Avenue (between West 184th Street & Lithonia), Queens at Brooklyn Bridge Promenade
“As the weather warms, both new Street & 183rd Street), Manhattan
and experienced cyclists should gear MAY • June 13, 2026, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., (Brooklyn Bridge Boulevard & Til-
lary Street)
with Council Member Julie Won at
up to ensure every ride is safe and Hunters Point South Park, Queens • May 22, 2026, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at
enjoyable,” said NYC DOT Commis- • May 2, 2026, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with • June 14, 2026, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Prospect Park Machate Circle bike
sioner Mike Flynn. “More and more Council Member Shaun Abreu at with Council Member Gale Brew- path (Parkside Ave & Prospect
New Yorkers are taking up cycling as Cathedral of St. John the Divine, er at Tecumseh Playground (West Park Southwest)
a healthy, affordable and quick way Manhattan 77th Street & Amsterdam Ave-
to get around our city, and we are • May 3, 2026, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., nue), Manhattan MANHATTAN
grateful to partner with local elected with Council Member Linda Lee • June 25, 2026, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., for • May 26, 2026, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at
officials to provide both the infra- at Holy Cow Playground (197-49 NYC Health and Hospitals Bellev- Hudson River Greenway & West
structure and resources to encourage Peck Avenue), Queens ue Hospital Helmet fitting at East 97th Street
more New Yorkers to go out and ride • May 9, 2026, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with 27th St & First Avenue, Manhattan • May 28, 2026, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at

this spring.” Council Member Vickie Paladino • June 27, 2026, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Williamsburg Bridge bike path
Each year, NYC DOT partners at Crocheron Park (214-41 34th
with community organizations and Avenue), Queens with Council Member Phil Wong (Delancey Street & Clinton Street)
at Juniper Valley Park (80th Street
elected officials to host free hel- • May 16, 2026, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with & Juniper Boulevard), Queens STATEN ISLAND
met-fitting events across the city. Council Member Rita C. Joseph at • May 26, 2026, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at
Since the program began in 2007, the The Parade Grounds of Prospect BIKE LIGHT GIVEAWAYS Great Kills Park (192 Buffalo St)
City has provided more than 350,000 Park (45 Parade Place), Brooklyn THE BRONX
free bicycle helmets to New Yorkers. • May 17, 2026, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., The schedule will be updated
NYC DOT also hosts bike light give- with Council Member Eric Dinow- • May 4, 2026, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at with additional events in the coming
aways to distribute lights and other itz at Spuyten Duyvil Playground, Willis Avenue Bridge bike path & weeks. All events are weather permit-
safety resources. the Bronx East 135th Street ting and available while supplies last.

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