u/QueensVillageBikeBus

Hey neighbors!
If you or your kids are heading toward P.S. 33 (Edward M. Funk) tomorrow morning, leave the car behind and join the Queens Village Bike Bus! We are hosting a safe, slow, and family-paced group commute to get the kids to school safely and sustainably.
Here are the details for tomorrow's ride (Friday, May 22):
🕒 When & Where
Meeting Point: Intersection of 219th St & 89th Ave
Meeting Time: 7:30 AM (Sharp!)
📍 Route & Estimated Times (ETAs)
7:40 AM - Intersection Stop: 214th St & 89th Ave
7:45 AM - I.S. 109: 214th St & 92nd Ave
8:00 AM - P.S. 33 Edward M. Funk (Final Destination)
⚠️ Safety Requirements
Riders under 16 must be accompanied by an adult (1:1 ratio).
This is a slow, family pace—no one gets left behind!
Whether you want to ride with us the whole way or catch us at one of our route stops, we’d love to have you. Let’s get some fresh air and build a safer community together!
Check out BikeBus.NYC for more info or ask any questions below. See you tomorrow morning!

Hi neighbors! I am a Queens Village resident and member of Community Board 13. I’m excited to invite local families to join the Queens Village Bike Bus (The Funk Line), a volunteer-led initiative to help our kids commute to school safely.
The Schedule for Friday, May 15:
• 7:00 AM: Meet at 219th St & 89th Ave.
• 7:20 AM: Stop at IS 109 (Jean Nuzzi).
• 7:35 AM: Stop at Success Academy Queens Village.
• 7:45 AM: Stop at P.S./I.S. 295.
• 7:55 AM: Stop at P.S. 33Q.
Why a Bike Bus?
Our route is specifically designed to avoid heavy traffic on corridors like Springfield Blvd and Jamaica Avenue. By riding together in a supervised group, we provide a safer, more active alternative for our neighborhood scholars.
Important Info:
• This is a free, community-organized effort.
• All riders under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
• You can find our official listing on BikeBus.NYC.
Feel free to ask any questions here or reach out via DM!

One of the greatest bicycle events in the city is this Saturday May 16th, 10am at the Old Stone House cul-de-sac. It's morphed from a simple flea market / bike swap in to a bicycle mecca with various clubs, shops, advocates, orgs, and groups all converging for a biking good time. Thousands of people cram in to get the best bargains, find out new things, meet new people to bike with or share stories.

Pro tips:

If you see a bike or part you like ask for discounts and deals, don't be scared to haggle (our table frequently accepts "name your own price" deals).

Don't buy the first thing you see, walk and check out everything but don't take too long because someone else probably peeped the same thing.

Look for the pineapple for recession specials (we might not have the bike your looking for but we have the price your looking for). Our deals literally balance the budget.

More info at https://www.nybikejumble.com/

Call to Action
Looking for anyone with GoPro/helmet-cam footage or who witnessed a volunteer being struck by another cyclist on the Queensboro Bridge on Sunday, May 3rd. Erik suffered a fractured skull and the other rider fled. If you were riding between 10 am & 3 pm and saw anything, please DM me or contact the 108th Precinct.

Rose Gonzalez (sister) posted on Facebook

I posted yesterday asking for prayers and support for my brother, but I wanted to update everyone again.

My brother was seriously injured on May 3rd during the 5 Boro Bike Tour and has been hospitalized at Bellevue Hospital in New York since Sunday. He suffered a fractured skull after being struck by a cyclist while volunteering and helping others who had fallen.

As his sister, I am heartbroken, angry, and struggling to understand how someone could hit another person so hard that they leave them unconscious and then continue riding away as if nothing happened. No race or event is more important than a human life. Injuries like this can leave lasting effects, and our family is terrified about what this could mean for his future.

At the same time, I want to sincerely thank all of our family, friends, and loved ones who have visited him, called, messaged us, checked in, and prayed for him. Your support truly means more than you know during this difficult time. Please continue keeping him in your thoughts and prayers ❤️

#5BoroBikeTour #TD5BoroBikeTour #BikeNYC #QueensboroBridge #BellevueHospital #NYC #Queens #HitAndRun #ZohranMamdani #FamilySupport #CyclingCommunity

Call to Action: Witnesses Needed
Looking for anyone with GoPro/helmet-cam footage or who witnessed a volunteer being struck by another cyclist on the Queensboro Bridge on Sunday, May 3rd.
Our friend Erik suffered a fractured skull and the other rider fled. I personally saw him being helped by a firefighter and taken down in a wheelchair with his head bleeding. It was early in the day—likely between 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM (Wave 1 or 2).
If you were riding during this time and saw the collision or have video, please help us find answers. No race is more important than a human life.
Please DM me or contact the 108th Precinct with any information. 🙏 😞

Rose Gonzalez (sister) posted on Facebook

I posted yesterday asking for prayers and support for my brother, but I wanted to update everyone again.

My brother was seriously injured on May 3rd during the 5 Boro Bike Tour and has been hospitalized at Bellevue Hospital in New York since Sunday. He suffered a fractured skull after being struck by a cyclist while volunteering and helping others who had fallen.

As his sister, I am heartbroken, angry, and struggling to understand how someone could hit another person so hard that they leave them unconscious and then continue riding away as if nothing happened. No race or event is more important than a human life. Injuries like this can leave lasting effects, and our family is terrified about what this could mean for his future.

At the same time, I want to sincerely thank all of our family, friends, and loved ones who have visited him, called, messaged us, checked in, and prayed for him. Your support truly means more than you know during this difficult time. Please continue keeping him in your thoughts and prayers ❤️

#5BoroBikeTour #TD5BoroBikeTour #BikeNYC #QueensboroBridge #BellevueHospital #NYC #Queens #HitAndRun #ZohranMamdani #FamilySupport #CyclingCommunity

Rose Gonzalez posted on Facebook today:
To all of our family, friends, and loved ones, we want to sincerely thank everyone for the overwhelming support, visits, prayers, calls, and messages you have given my brother during these past few days ❤️

We are asking if possible to please pause visits for today while the hospital prepares for his release and next steps in his care.

The doctors have told us that there is not much more they can currently do for him in the hospital. He is conscious, but he is still in a great deal of pain due to the fractures in his skull. Since yesterday afternoon, they have also stopped administering pain medication, which has been very difficult for him.

Right now our family is trying to focus on helping him transition either back home or into a rehabilitation center, depending on what is decided (and especially covered).

We truly appreciate everyone’s understanding, love, patience, and continued prayers during this incredibly difficult time. I will update everyone once he is home or transferred to rehab.

Thank you all again for being there for him and for our family ❤️