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Bike Lane Haters Are Allegedly Sabotaging Queens Cyclists With Thumb Tacks

Published Nov 29, 2018

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Tacks found in the 43rd Avenue bike lane — Courtesy of Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer

Jake Offenhartz

Published Nov 29, 2018

Modified Nov 29, 2018

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