By Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News
In the days and weeks after 9/11, as those working the pile began coughing, City Hall denied knowing anything about the hazardous toxins that wafted above Ground Zero. LINK: Missing 9/11 toxin documents
By Samantha Liebman, NY1
There are already many rules and regulations pedicabs must follow — including licensing — all controlled by the city’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, or DCWP. But Council Member Gale Brewer said the rules have not been enforced enough and more guidelines are needed. LINK: bills would curb pedicab price gouging
By Phil O’Brien, W42ST
New York City is poised to bring back year-round roadway dining, after the City Council voted Thursday to scrap the winter shutdown that restaurant owners have blamed for making the permanent outdoor dining program too expensive and cumbersome. LINK: Outdoor Dining Can Stay All Year
By Charles Lane, Gothamist
A coalition of business groups, community justice advocates and the licensed pedicab industry is backing new City Council legislation that would shift regulation of New York City’s pedicab industry to the Taxi and Limousine Commission, and require every pedicab to carry a city-approved meter, city-issued identification and a scannable registration code. LINK: NYC pedicab bill
By Wesley Parnell, The New York Times
The New York City Council passed a package of bills Thursday aimed at combating the scourge of dog poop that lines city blocks and litters New York City parks, often creating smelly challenges for pedestrians. LINK: Compost and Target Dog Waste
By Dana Rubinstein and Claire Fahy, The New York Times
The City Council approved a package of bills loosening some restrictions on roadway dining structures, which became ubiquitous during the pandemic. LINK: Outdoor dining to resume year-round
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By Christina Izzo, Time Out New York
The ongoing saga of New York City’s outdoor dining sheds looks like it has blissfully come to an end: They’re here for good. The New York City Council today passed legislation allowing NYC restaurants to install “readily removable vertical winterization coverings” in licensed sidewalk café areas from November 30 through March 31, extending al fresco season far beyond the usual warm-weather timeframe and allowing restaurant owners to forgo the annual costly hassle of tearing down their makeshift shacks and dining sheds. LINK: They’re here for good
By Paul Piwko, CityLimits
The City Council recently passed legislation for a feasibility study of affordable housing on Wards Island. Historically known as Great Barn Island, this land is rich with river views, and holds promise for affordable housing, an affordable neighborhood, and more. All involved in the effort, led by City Councilmember Gale Brewer, should be applauded.
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By Jacqueline Gordon, Chelsea News
Fifteen years after NY city council banned the practice of using adhesive stickers to warn vehicles violating alternate side parking rules, the stickers are back, neon green this time. LINK: Shame Stickers for Cars Blocking Street Sweepers Make Controversial Comeback
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