NYC Mags

NYC MAG, Motorcycle Advocacy Group, is a Grass Roots MRO, Motorcycle Rights Organization, that started in 2009 by dedicated Motorcyclists. The Founders of NYC MAG came together to serve the Motorcycling Community and to assist the NYC Government Officials in understanding the concerns of all Motorcyclist that live and ride in and around NYC. On the... 17 degree morning of Monday, December 22, 2008, unknown to most New Yorkers, an historic event took place that sent a rumble through the NYC Motorcycling Community. More than 150 people representing all sectors of the NYC's Motorcycle World came together on the steps of City Hall to hold a press conference to protest the extreme measures of a proposed bill titled, Intro 416a. The wording of Intro 416a would literally prohibit every motorcycle that was produced from parking in NYC. Boasting excessive fines reaching $5000.00 and permanent confiscation of one's motorcycle, the bill was not only extreme, it was Draconian. With the assistance of Council Member Leroy Comrie, the Motorcycling Community's voice was heard. During the first few months of 2009, Motorcyclists visited many Council Members to discuss Intro 416a. Many letters and emails were written to the Elected Officials opposing the bill. These letters were supported by Motorcycle Dealerships, a photo essay, and a video that was created by future NYC MAG Founders. Within hours after the September 2009 rewrite of 416a came to light, a meeting was held to determine how to deal with the modified bill. From this meeting, emerged five motorcyclist that were consistently working to bring factual information to the Council Members attention. These five Motorcyclists formed NYC MAG. Realizing that our Elected Officials must deal with thousands of issues every year, we knew that it was the responsibility of the Motorcycling Community to reach out with the information that would help the Council Members make informed decisions. We are thankful to all the Council Members and their staff who have taken the time to meet ...Read More