Comments on: Bike Sale in LIC tomorrow, Saturday August 16th, Recycle-a-Bicycle

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:58:53 +0000

# Got any basis for the two years’ comment or are you just guessing?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 07:20:23 +0000

It is a good operation but too bad the condo craze folks are taking the building away in 2 years, so no more youth programs teaching kids a skill working on bikes in this area.Not a surprise at all.Pretty soon Gantry park will be just for the people who live right in front of it.

By: Charlie

Charlie — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:12:43 +0000

I guess it depends on who’s running the internship program, and what any underlying (unstated) motives there might happen to be. This one appears to be a reputable program, affilliated with NYC schools. The kids are learning a trade, and they appear to learn a little bit about small business.

Intern programs are generally not paid positions, but many give a small stipend for expenses. I don’t know if this one does, but they do have an “Earn-a-bike” program.

Check out their website, and read the part describing the program.

Charlie.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:37:54 +0000

Is there any update about the proposed bike lane on Vernon Blvd.? I noticed that the army-navy store owner posted a message on QW.com against the lane on Vernon Blvd and in favor of it on 11th St.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:27:41 +0000

I read this last week and refrained from having my say. But now that Charlie opened up the floor…

I hope they pay these teenagers. Employment is a paid job; interning is a form of indentured servitude.

By: Charlie

Charlie — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:44:23 +0000

I just think this heading deserved at least one post.

Charlie.