Gothamist
A non-profit newsroom, powered by WNYC.
Gothamist
Donate
News

Amsterdam Is Drowning In Bicycles, Is NYC Next?!


By
John Del Signore

Published Jun 21, 2013

Modified Jun 21, 2013


Share


Never miss a story
THE HORROR IN AMSTERDAM.
R.A.R. de Bruijn Holding BV / Shutterstock

By
John Del Signore

Published Jun 21, 2013

Modified Jun 21, 2013


Share


We rely on your support to make local news available to all

Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today

Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations

Tagged

amsterdam
citi bike
cyclists

John Del Signore
Twitter

Originally from the Albany area, John Del Signore has called NYC home since 1995. In addition to his thousands of meticulously-crafted bespoke blog posts for Gothamist, his writing has also been published in The Awl, Deadspin, The Nervous Breakdown, and performed at The Brick Theater in Brooklyn.

Read more

Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations


Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations


MORE news

Carriage horse collapses and dies in Central Park

Animal rights advocates are pushing for a return of Ryder's law, the stalled measure to ban carriage horses.

By
Brittany Kriegstein

Published Jun 10, 2026 at 8:05 a.m. ET


Knicks in NBA Finals Game 4: What every New Yorker needs to know

Watch parties, where to wear your blue and orange and what to expect around MSG.

By
Catalina Gonella
and
Apolline Lamy
News
Knicks in NBA Finals Game 4: What every New Yorker needs to know

Watch parties, where to wear your blue and orange and what to expect around MSG.

By
Catalina Gonella
and
Apolline Lamy

From NYCHA to the Garden, the Knicks' Jose Alvarado is living a New Yorker's dream
By
Ben Feuerherd
and
Samantha Max
AI foe or crypto bro? Big tech spending dominates debate for Manhattan House seat.
By
Walter Wuthmann
NYPD says group attacked Spurs fan and stole jersey after Game 3 in Midtown
By
Phil Corso

Never miss a story

Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily.

AdvertisingContact UsOur TeamRSS FeedDiversity (DEI)Careers
Gothamist

Gothamist is a website about New York City news, arts, events and food, brought to you by New York Public Radio.

AdvertisingContact UsOur TeamRSS FeedDiversity (DEI)Careers

FacebookTwitterInstagramYoutube
Terms Of UsePrivacy PolicyAccessibility
©2025 New York Public Radio. All rights reserved.