Extra Extra: Citi Bike is offering free rides on 4/20
April 3, 2024, 3:01 p.m.
Because you'll be able to ride on lower-risk, car-free streets, here are your afternoon links: MTA wants to charge for shutting down Verrazzano Bridge for marathon, Cardi B is 25, George Santos is considering OnlyFans and more.
Good Wednesday afternoon in New York City, where Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is coming for a fundraiser.
Here's what else is happening:
- The MTA wants New York Road Runners to pay a $750,000 fee to shut down the Verrazzano Bridge for the New York City Marathon.
- NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Public Information Tarik Sheppard went on NY1 this morning and accused NY Daily News columnist Harry Siegel of purposely making a factual inaccuracy (which got corrected) in his recent column on transit crime, saying Siegel has a "history of intentionally putting out wrong information."
- Citi Bike will offer free 30-minute rides on April 20, the same day the city is making 53 streets car-free.
- Happy birthday to Knicks legend and MSG broadcaster Walt "Clyde" Frazier, who was once interviewed by Brooke Gladstone.
- A New York City nonprofit is giving out 3,500 free trees.
- Mets owner Steve Cohen said it's too early to judge the team after its 0-4 start.
- George Santos is asking his followers whether he should start an OnlyFans.
- "10 Things I Hate About You" is now 25 years old.
- Cardi B is also 25?
- And finally, skrt skrt:
Nature is so beautiful ❤️ pic.twitter.com/FCywKGP8T3
— Nature is Amazing ☘️ (@AMAZlNGNATURE) April 3, 2024