The City Council is expected to approve a multi-million-dollar city program to try to get unsafe e-bikes and batteries off the streets.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is staying out of local politics right now, while Ingrid Lewis-Martin is a major figure behind the scenes.
The batteries, also found in phones, laptops, toothbrushes and other items, have caused about 200 fires and six deaths in New York City this year, fire officials say. Here’s what to know about safety.
The fire, which occurred at a New York Housing Authority building, also left the child’s father in critical condition, according to the police.