FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.couriersun.com AUGUST 28, 2014 • The Courier sun 15 Sunnyside launches borough’s first ‘Bike Friendly Business District’ BY ANGY ALTAMIRANO aaltamirano@queenscourier.com @aaltamirano28 The bicycle wheels are going round and round in Sunnyside. On Aug. 23, the neighborhood became Queens’ first “Bike Friendly Business District.” A Bike Friendly Business District is a system of businesses, cultural institutions, and community organizations dedicated to boosting safe bicycling, according to Transportation Alternatives. The advocacy organization has established Bike Friendly Business Districts in the East Village, Lower East Side and along Atlantic Avenue in Downtown Brooklyn. “The launch of Sunnyside’s very own Bike Friendly Business District is an opportunity for our neighborhood to showcase its diversity as well as its eclectic mix of shops, restaurants and cafes,” said Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer, who helped launch the district with Transportation Alternatives, local business owners, cyclists and pedestrians. “Cyclists should come out to Sunnyside and shop at the over 70 participating businesses. As ridership climbs in our city, and the cycling infrastructure grows here in western Queens, Sunnyside hopes to capitalize by highlighting all we have to offer.” The businesses that support safer conditions for both cyclists and pedestrians will offer special commercial discounts to members of Transportation Alternatives. The business owners are looking to transform Queens Boulevard to include safe spaces for pedestrians, protected lanes for cyclists and dedicated lanes for buses. “Designating Sunnyside as a Bike Friendly Business District means that we’re committed to making the neighborhood safe, accessible and fun for everyone,” said Rachel Thieme, executive director of the Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District. For a map of the Bike Friendly Business District and participating local businesses, visit transalt.org/issues/bike/ business/directory. Photo courtesy of Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer’s Office CUTLER’S LIGHTING Over 50 Years Experience REPAIRS • REWIRING • RE-FINISHING • LAMP SHADES YELLOW TAG SALE LAMP SHADE SALE 12 years from now, this LED bulb will still be saving you money. 10% OFF OFF ANY PURCHASE With Coupon. Not combinable – New Orders Only. Limit 1 per customer. $150.00 max for discount. LYNBROOK 817 Sunrise Hwy (2 Blocks west of Peninsula Blvd.) 516-887-1300 Up to 50% OFF on Select Models GREAT NECK 120 Northern Blvd. 516-482-1919 Excludes Repairs, Re nishing, Rewiring. Exp. 9/15/2014 CUTLER’S LIGHTING CUTLER’S LIGHTING is a proud supporter of the American-Italian Cancer Foundation’s Mobile No-Cost Breast Cancer Screening taking place at Rockaway Development & Revitilization Corp. 1920 Mott Avenue • Far Rockaway, NY Saturday, August 30th 9:00am - 4:00pm Eligibility Criteria for those with health insurance: Woman age 40 and older New York City Mailing Address No mammogram in the past 12 months Eligibility Criteria for those without health insurance: Woman age 50 and older New York City Mailing Address No mammogram in the past 12 months An appointment is necessary Please call 1-877-628-9090 For more information about breast cancer awareness, detection and treatment, please visit www.americanitaliancancer.org or www.thebosombuddies.com
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