NYPD Vehicle Allegedly Involved in Hit-and-Run with Cyclist in Chinatown
An investigation is underway after a video surfaced showing an unmarked NYPD vehicle allegedly striking a cyclist and then driving away from…
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Brooklyn Teenager Proposes Elevated Green Cycleway for Ocean Parkway
A young New Yorker has envisioned a transformative elevated cycleway along Ocean Parkway, drawing inspiration from European cycling infrastructure to boost tourism…
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New York City Tackles Trash Woes with Curbside Containerisation, Sparking Debate Over Parking Space Use
A new initiative in New York City to move residential trash from sidewalks into shared curbside bins is facing criticism over the…
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New York City Expands Curbside Waste Container Sharing for Smaller Buildings
A pilot program in Brooklyn will allow smaller residential buildings to share large curbside waste containers, aiming to reduce sidewalk clutter and…
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Londoners Urged to Prepare for Heatwaves with Hydrant Sprinkler Caps
A report from New York City highlights a local initiative to distribute free sprinkler caps for fire hydrants, offering a potential model…
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Uptown Greenway Bridge Repairs Drag into 17th Year with No End in Sight
A crucial pedestrian and bike bridge on Manhattan's Hudson River Greenway has been undergoing repairs for 17 years, with a full replacement…
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New York City Revives “Shame Stickers” for Alternate-Side Parking Violators
The Department of Sanitation is reintroducing "shame stickers" on vehicles that repeatedly fail to comply with alternate-side parking rules, aiming to improve…
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New York Expands Half-Price Transit Program Amidst Calls for Automatic Enrollment
New York City's "Fair Fares" program, offering reduced transit fares to low-income residents, is set for its largest expansion yet. However, advocates…
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Red Hook Pool Closure Highlights Funding Gaps for Vital Community Amenities
For the second consecutive year, a critical equipment failure has prevented the opening of the Red Hook Pool, leaving residents, particularly children,…
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New York Mayor’s Pledge on Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Remains Unfulfilled
Six months into his term, Mayor Mamdani has yet to reinstate the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, a key campaign promise.
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