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New York City has just hit the jackpot! And no, it’s not because they finally found a solution to their skyrocketing crime rates or their crumbling infrastructure. It’s because they managed to secure a whopping $25 million emergency grant from the federal government. And what pressing issue prompted this windfall? Faulty e-bike batteries that are spontaneously combusting and causing mayhem on the streets of the Big Apple.
NYC Nabs $25M Fed Grant After Faulty E-Bike Batteries Catch Fire, Killing 4 https://t.co/VMFPsUmgm5
— RedState (@RedState) June 28, 2023
Now, I don’t know about you, but when it comes to the dangers facing New Yorkers, I never thought that e-bike batteries would be at the top of the list. I mean, with all the illegal immigrants pouring into the city and the rampant gun violence, you’d think those would be the more pressing concerns. But leave it to Mayor Eric Adams to prioritize exploding batteries over actual crime.
According to reports, New York City has seen over 100 fires and 13 deaths this year linked to e-bikes. That’s right, these seemingly innocent bicycles are turning into death traps. It’s like riding a ticking time bomb on two wheels. And instead of holding the manufacturers accountable for producing such shoddy products, Adams is begging the federal government for more money to build charging stations. Because apparently, that’s the solution to the problem. Forget about fixing the batteries, let’s just give New Yorkers more places to potentially go up in flames.
And let’s not forget the blame game. Adams and his cronies are busy cracking down on small businesses, fining them for improper handling of the batteries. But here’s a thought – instead of playing a game of regulatory whack-a-mole, why not just educate people on how to safely charge their e-bikes? It’s not rocket science, folks. Don’t leave them charging overnight. Problem solved. But no, that would make too much sense for these liberal politicians.
I can’t help but wonder if there’s a deeper reason behind this grant. Perhaps the e-bike industry has some powerful lobbyists in Washington who managed to convince the government to throw money at the problem rather than demanding accountability. It wouldn’t be the first time that special interests have pulled the strings behind the scenes. And while New Yorkers are left dodging fiery e-bikes, the politicians pat themselves on the back for their brilliant solution.
In the end, this grant is just another example of wasteful government spending. Instead of addressing the root cause of the problem and holding manufacturers accountable, Mayor Adams and his Democrat buddies are throwing money at a Band-Aid solution. But hey, at least they can sleep better at night knowing they’ve done something, even if it’s completely ineffective. It’s just another day in the liberal utopia of New York City.
