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Messenger Appreciation Day 2025

October 8, 2025

Props to @NYCBMA !

THURSDAY OCTOBER 9, 2025

This year we’ve got a whole day packed with events just for you.

We’re not only talking to the traditional messengers out there pushing garment bags and paper –

We’re also calling out the foodies, those out here carrying that spicy pack pulling all day shifts with the serve, even those messengers out here on foot!

It’s 10/9 and we want you to know you’re all appreciated!

Join us to start your day off in Flatiron with Mess Breakfast.

Mess fam, during your workday be on the lookout for secret packages throughout the city all found on a Google maps list provided the morning of 10/9, most points collected by the end of the day wins a special prize pack.

As always, none of this is possible without the support of all our sponsors 

@bikethomson 

@kryptonitelock 

@merbagsusa 

@cat_six_soaps 

@slowsquad_intl 

After your shift, pull up to Tompkins where we’ll tally up points and we’ll be providing some food and drinks. @paremongputi has cooked up a short & sweet, winner takes all, alleycat!

  • All Day Scavenger Hunt Points:
  • +1 point for attending Mess Breakfast
  • +1 point for every “package” found and returned at the EOD
  • +1 point for every elevator selfie
  • +1 point selfie with loading dock security
  • +1 point for reception desk candy brought to Tompkins (must provide photo of candy bowl)
  • +1 point for registering to race
  • +1 point for selfie with active working messenger
  • +1 point for every OG spotted

Peep this Video I made with Reb and Kami back in 2020 😸

Bike Messenger, Cyclehawk, Same Day Delivery NYC

Hellgate NYC Article

September 14, 2024

Got interviewed for a HellGate NYC Article about NYC Messengers:

For Cyclehawk, two of their main clients are the modeling agencies Elite Models

and New York Model Management, and this week was great for business.

Bolger remembers a time where there were almost 30,000 messengers

working the streets , but says now that number is much lower due to app – 

companies and digitization. 

Newer cohorts of cycling workers-now delivering mostly food—

have grown instead. but, because of things like Fashion week, there will always be a need.

“We’re still in New York City, and there’s still physical things that can’t be emailed and people still 

need something done yesterday, said Bolger, who as of three years ago works full time as a Sanitation 

worker for DSNY, while still running Cyclehawk. 

I always joke with my friends, we’re kind of like vinyl records. People don’t really need us, 

but we’re kind of cool and certain people can’t live without us.

https://hellgatenyc.com/new-york-fashion-week-bike-messengers-heros

Same Day Delivery NYC, 🦅✨

Food Delivery Workers Legislation

September 25, 2021

Major Props and Congratulations Los Deliveristas Unidos !!!

The City Council passed a slate of bills on Thursday to improve conditions for delivery workers:

‘The six bills will establish minimum payments required for delivery workers, and allow workers to set a maximum distance per trip that they will travel, including parameters they can set around bridges or tunnels. They will stop apps from charging workers fees to receive their pay and require workers be paid at least once a week. One bill will force apps to disclose their tipping policies and make them more transparent to workers; another will stop apps from charging delivery workers for insulated bags, which can cost up to $50. And one will require that restaurants allow workers to use their bathrooms.’

More at:

https://gothamist.com/food/city-council-passes-groundbreaking-package-legislation-help-food-delivery-workers

@workersjusticeproject

@losdeliveristasunidos_ny

https://ny.eater.com/2021/4/23/22397398/los-deliveristas-unidos-backed-by-union