NYC-owned buildings have 130 scaffolding sheds up longer than 3 years — and one a decade old — as it proposes landlord crackdown: ‘Clean their own house first’
The Big Apple claims it’s cracking down on the scourge of sidewalk sheds but there’s scaffolding at roughly 500 city-owned buildings — with about 130 that are more than three years old, according to ...
Buffalo residents challenge the city's stance on icy sidewalks
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Slippery sidewalks are making it tough for people just trying to get around, but for some, it's also getting ...
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New York City firefighters rescue trapped window washers dangling 780 feet in the air
Two window washers in New York City were rescued after they were trapped on dangling scaffolding 78 stories in the air Friday, according to the New York City Fire Department.
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FDNY Crews Make Dramatic Rescue 78 Stories above Sidewalk
The FDNY scrambled to 25 Columbus Circle about 9:47 a.m. as the out-of-control scaffolding repeatedly slammed into the side of the building, sending shattered glass raining on the street below.
Car-hating NYC bureaucrats quietly making congestion worse with plan to cut vehicle lanes
Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York transportation honchos who pushed congestion pricing claim it’s reduced Manhattan’s most ...
The Daily Dirt: The beauty of as-of-right
A popular development strategy is to avoid projects that might be good for New Yorkers but face red tape and political risks.
A Push to Help Street Vendors ‘Leave the Shadows’
Legislation before the City Council would change regulations to make it easier for vendors to operate legally.