Extra Extra: Citi Bike is offering free rides on 4/20

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Citi Bikers on Earth Day car-free streets

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James Ramsay

Published Apr 3, 2024

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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:

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