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E-bike bill could restrict use on forest preserve

The state legislature has passed a bill that would prohibit e-bikes on trails in New York’s forest preserve, unless otherwise authorized by state agencies, but would allow them on most roads.

The bill differs substantially from legislation proposed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who at deadline had not

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