The article critiques NYC's leaders for focusing on complaints about rogue bicyclists while significant urban issues like homelessness, crime, and quality of life persist. The author attended a community meeting, challenging the notion that cyclists are the main concern for residents. He expresses skepticism towards official claims and suggests that the voices at these meetings may not represent the full spectrum of community concerns. Ultimately, the piece highlights the disconnect between leadership priorities and the actual challenges faced by many New Yorkers.
I've lived and worked in and around this community for about 40 years. I have kids and I have a job, so I can't go to these meetings all the time.
Commissioner Tisch saying that the biggest complaint she gets, the thing she hears more than anything else in a city full of crime, is about rogue electric bike riders.
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