E-bikes have become an increasingly popular mode of transportation in New York City, offering a convenient and eco-friendly alternative to cars. However, their rapid rise has also brought pressing safety concerns to neighborhoods like Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Residents are now grappling with how to balance the benefits of e-bikes with the challenges they pose to pedestrian safety. The recent death of Luis Cruz, a 49-year-old man struck by an e-bike while crossing Franklin Street near India Street in Greenpoint, has reignited debates about e-bike safety. Click here to read more on pix11.com.news.