NEW YORK – Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani today announced legal action against online retailers illegally selling dangerous motorized devices — including high-speed e-bikes, stand-up e-scooters and other products that cannot legally be operated on New York City streets. The City has issued cease-and-desist orders to 42 online retailers demanding they immediately stop selling these illegal devices to customers in.
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The original announcement was published by NYC Mayor on August 5, 2026. BigNY links to the official source so readers can review the full context directly.
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NEW YORK – Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani today announced legal action against online retailers illegally selling dangerous motorized devices — including high-speed e-bikes, stand-up e-scooters and other products that cannot legally be operated on New York City streets. The City has issued cease-and-desist orders to 42 online retailers demanding they immediately stop selling these illegal devices to customers in.
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