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NYC bikes now must be moved weekly to avoid being towed

Written by Site Adminstrator on July 7, 2023. Posted in Blog.

Parking your bike in New York City is about to have an expiration date.

New terms from the NYC Department of Transportation require that all bikes parked on a free public rack can’t linger for more than seven days. That is, you’ll have to move your bike every week to avoid the risk of it getting marked as abandoned and removed.

An abandoned bike is considered “a usable bike that is locked to a public bike rack for more than seven consecutive days” according to the city, and anyone can report an abandoned bike and request removal to free up space on a public rack. Rude? Kind of.

Once a bike is spotted as abandoned or reported as abandoned, NYC DOT will tag bikes. If a tag remains on a bike for longer than seven days, NYPD, NYC DOT, or designated representatives can remove and confiscate that bike. If there’s a tag on your bike, can you technically cut off the tag and keep your bike in place? Sure.

Once a bike is tagged for over a week, the local NYPD precinct near where the bike was parked will store the bike for 30 days. If the bike isn’t claimed by then, it will be moved to the NYPD Property Clerk. From there, you can request return or property, or you may never see your bike again.

Missing bike? You’ll have to retrieve it from the NYPD. If you’re going away for longer than a week, an interactive map can help you find public parking shelters for safer longterm storage.

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The High Line Is Transforming Into An Open-Air Dance Floor This Summer

Written by Site Adminstrator on July 7, 2023. Posted in Blog.

Show off your best steps 30 feet above Manhattan at the High Line’s ¡Arriba! with DJ Mickey Pérez, The Pedrito Martinez Group, and Antonio Doza & Doza Dance Company.

For two nights this summer (July 13 & August 17 from 6-9pm), the High Line will transform its elevated park into an open-air dance floor for a salsa party! Join local salsa legends for a night you’ll always remember.

Lessons will be taught by Antonio Doza & Doza Dance Company, followed by a live salsa performance from The Pedrito Martinez Group. After you get your sweat on, Chicago-born and Miami-raise DJ Mickey Pérez will continue bringing the heat with beats for the remainder of the night.

¡Arriba! is open to everyone, regardless of experience. So whether you have two left feet, or were born to move those hips, the event is sure to be a great way to shake up the week—it’s no wonder it’s the High Line’s longest-running public program.

It is encouraged you reserve a spot in advance but one is not required. Walk-ups will be welcome so long as the event hasn’t reached capacity. You can RSVP to the July 13th event here. Plus, the show goes on rain or shine as ¡Arriba! is entirely covered.

The schedule for July 13th is as follows:

6 – 6:15pm | Salsa music set by DJ Mickey Pérez
6:15 – 7pm | Salsa lessons by Antonio Doza & Doza Dance Company
7 – 7:15pm | Salsa music set by DJ Mickey Pérez
7:15 – 8:30pm | Live salsa performance by The Pedrito Martinez Group
8:30 – 9pm | International dance music set by DJ Mickey Pérez

If you can’t make it to next week’s event, try again on their second ¡Arriba! night happening Thursday, August 17.

Find out about more happenings on the High Line at their website.

When: Thursday, July 13 or Thursday, August 17th from 6-9pm

Where: Between 15th and 16th Streets (enter at 14th Street or 16th Street)

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