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Dear John,

May is Bike Month, and we’re excited to celebrate with you! The NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) is hostingevents citywide ([link removed]) to encourage cycling, promote safety, and uplift New York’s growing bike culture.

As biking becomes more popular, our infrastructure must keep up. This month, we’re doubling down on our commitment to making cycling safe and accessible for all New Yorkers—through expanded bike lanes, better education, and support for everyone who shares our streets, including pedestrians, drivers, and delivery workers.

Brush up on biking laws and best practices at a virtual Rules of the Road Class ([link removed]) on Wednesday, May 28th, from 6:30 PM to 8 PM. It’s a great resource whether you’re a new rider or just need a refresher!

Join us for Bike Day in Prospect Park on Saturday, May 31st, from 2–5 PM at the Bartel Pritchard Square Entrance (15th Street and Prospect Park West)!

Hosted by Park Slope Civic Council, Bike New York, and Prospect Park Alliance, this family-friendly, educational event welcomes everyone—from first-time riders and daily commuters to delivery workers, parents, cycling enthusiasts, and even those who’ve never ridden a bike before. We’ll be there too!

Expect a full afternoon of activities, including:
* Children’s helmets and bike light giveaways (while supplies last)
* Free minor bicycle repairs
* Guided beginner rides & learn-to-ride workshops for kids (registration required)
* NYC bicycle maps & info for delivery workers
* Conversations on bike infrastructure, safety protocols, and cyclist etiquette
* Art projects for kids
* Adult group rides

…and much more!

Register and find full details of Eventbrite ([link removed]) . Want to volunteer or donate helmets or bike lights? Email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .

This event is made possible thanks to partners, including my office, Kissena Cycling Club, New York Cycling Club, Workers Justice Project, 78th Precinct, Good Neighbors of Park Slope, Transportation Alternatives, and NYP Methodist.
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Transit Alert: Memorial Day Weekend G Train Disruptions

From 11 PM on Friday, May 23, through 5 AM on Tuesday, May 27, there will be no G train service between Hoyt-Schermerhorn Streets and Church Avenue due to ongoing signal modernization construction.

Here’s what to expect:
* G train will run in two segments:
+ Between Bedford-Nostrand Avenues and Court Square
+ Between Bedford-Nostrand Avenues and Hoyt-Schermerhorn
* No G train service at:
+ Bergen Street
+ Carroll Street
+ Smith-9 Streets
* Free shuttle buses will serve Jay Street-MetroTech and 7th Avenue, stopping at:
+ Hoyt-Schermerhorn,
+ Bergen Street
+ Carroll Street
+ Smith-9 Streets
+ 4 Avenue-9 Street
* F trains will run express between Jay Street-MetroTech and 4 Avenue-9 Street, skipping Bergen Street, Carroll Street, and Smith-9 Streets in both directions. For local stops, use: 4 Avenue-9 Street, 7 Avenue, 15 Street-Prospect Park, Fort Hamilton Parkway, and Church Avenue.

Crane Operations at Smith-9 Street Station

As part of ongoing escalator replacements, the MTA will also be conducting crane operations starting around 7 PM on Friday, May 23. Crews will remove old escalator trusses and install new equipment through the station roof.
* South side of 9th Street will be closed for staging
* North side will remain open to two-way traffic
* Flaggers will be on-site all weekend for pedestrian and traffic safety
* The B61 bus stop will be close until 5 AM on Tuesday, May 27

For questions or concerns, contact the MTA Construction and Development Team at (518) 840-3615.

Community Bulletin
* This Older Americans Month, sign on to LiveOn-NY’s Age Strong NYC advocacy letter ([link removed]) to call on Mayor Adams to prioritize investing in services to support older New Yorkers. You can also share your story ([link removed]) about how city systems impact you or an older New Yorker that you know to help advocate for the campaign.
* Calling all teachers in all license areas! Connect with school leaders and learn about job opportunities at the District 15 Hiring Fair on Tuesday, 5/20, from 5 PM to 7 PM at PS 456, located at 489 State Street, Brooklyn, 11217. Fill out this interest form ([link removed]) to RSVP and express your interest.
* Share your perspective, experiences, and understanding of bias and hate crimes at Fifth Avenue Committee and Hispanic Federation’s Partners Against the Hate (PATH) Focus Group on Thursday, 5/22 at 5 PM at Fifth Avenue Committee’s Office (621 DeGraw Street, Brooklyn, 11217). Participant responses will help develop programs to support those affected by hate and improve community safety through public education. They are seeking 15 participants for this group, and each participant will receive a Target gift card. Register to attend ([link removed]) .
* Pick up some South Asian spring seedlings at Harvest Share, NYU Center for the Study of Asian American Health, and Brooklyn Grange’s Seedling Giveaway on Wednesday, 5/21, from 9 AM to 1 PM at Albemarle Playground (1 Albemarle Rd, Brooklyn, 11218). Tomato, luffa, eggplant, long beans, sweet peppers, tulsi, chiles, cucumbers, okra, sheem, bitter melon, pumpkins, bitter gourd, and more seedling plants will be available on a first-come, first-served basis!
* Learn about the New York City budget, its structure, timeline, and what resources are available to community members at a virtual NYC Budget 101 workshop, hosted by the NYC Independent Budget Office.
+ Wednesday, 5/28 at 2 PM – Register at [link removed]
+ Thursday, 5/29 at 12 PM – Register at [link removed]
+ Thursday, 5/29, at 6:30 PM – Register at [link removed]

In Solidarity,

Council Member Shahana

Our mailing address is:
New York City Council Member Shahana Hanif
197 Bond Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217
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