NYC Will Give Free Bike Helmets And Lights To Cyclists

NEW YORK, NY — The City will distribute free bike helmets and lights for residents throughout April, May and June.

Events are scheduled in parks, playgrounds and major cycling corridors, including locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island. In addition to helmets, the city will distribute bike lights at evening events along popular bike paths and bridges.

Supplies will be available on a first-come basis, and events will proceed weather permitting. Additional dates are expected to be announced.

Where To Receive A Free Helmet

Manhattan

• April 19, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Sol Lain Playground (athletic field)
• April 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — 1466 St. Nicholas Ave. (Car Free Earth Day)
• May 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Cathedral of St. John the Divine
• June 5, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Anne Loftus Playground
• June 14, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Tecumseh Playground
• June 25, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Bellevue Hospital (E. 27th St. & First Ave.)

Brooklyn

• May 16, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Parade Grounds, Prospect Park
• May 30, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Prospect Park (West Drive Entrance)

Queens

• April 11, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Russell Sage Playground
• May 3, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Holy Cow Playground
• May 9, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Crocheron Park
• June 6, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Kissena Park Playground
• June 13, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Hunters Point South Park
• June 27, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Juniper Valley Park

Bronx

• May 17, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Spuyten Duyvil Playground

Where To Receive A Free Bike Light

Bronx

• May 4, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. — Willis Avenue Bridge bike path & E. 135th St.
• May 8, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. — 2063 University Ave.

Queens

• May 12, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. — Skillman Ave. & 43rd St. bike lane
• May 15, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. — Vernon Blvd. bike lane (31st Drive & 31st Ave.)

Brooklyn

• May 19, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. — Brooklyn Bridge Promenade
• May 22, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. — Prospect Park Machate Circle bike path

Manhattan

• May 26, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. — Hudson River Greenway & W. 97th St.
• May 28, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. — Williamsburg Bridge bike path

Staten Island

• May 26, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. — Great Kills Park