Major Winter Storm Hits New York City: School Closures, Travel Disruptions, and Mayor’s Warning

Major Winter Storm Hits New York City: School Closures, Travel Disruptions, and Mayor’s Warning

Several people walk through Central Park in the middle of the snow storm – Credits: @CHARLY TRIBALLEAU People cross the Brooklyn Bridge in the snow in Manhattan as a major winter storm passes through the area. – Credits: @SPENCER PLATT Due to the storm hitting New York City, the online learning system serving the nation’s … Read more

Proposed Legislation Addresses Street Vending Restrictions on New York City Bridges

Proposed Legislation Addresses Street Vending Restrictions on New York City Bridges

What you should know After the law that prohibits street vendors from selling their products on bridges, such as the Brooklyn bridge, Legislators propose new laws that would give this community options. The proposed bill by Manhattan Councilwoman and Borough President Gale A. Brewer, seeks to ease certain restrictions while continuing to prohibit the general … Read more

New Laws Proposed for Street Vendors on Brooklyn Bridge and Other NYC Bridges

New Laws Proposed for Street Vendors on Brooklyn Bridge and Other NYC Bridges

What you should know After the law that prohibits street vendors from selling their products on bridges, such as the Brooklyn bridge, Legislators propose new laws that would give this community options. The proposed bill by Manhattan Councilwoman and Borough President Gale A. Brewer, seeks to ease certain restrictions while continuing to prohibit the general … Read more

Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Block Bridges and Tunnels in NYC in Gaza Cease-Fire Protest

Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Block Bridges and Tunnels in NYC in Gaza Cease-Fire Protest

NEW YORK — Pro-Palestinian demonstrators calling for a cease-fire in Gaza brought traffic to a standstill Monday, with thousands blocking bridges and tunnels connecting Manhattan to the rest of the city. CBS New York spoke with demonstrators, who said they’re willing to be arrested to make their voices heard. From the Brooklyn Bridge to the … Read more

Brooklyn Bridge Vendors Banned, Sparking Controversy and Farewell Deals for Tourists

Brooklyn Bridge Vendors Banned, Sparking Controversy and Farewell Deals for Tourists

What to Know Tourists in New York City looking to take home a souvenir from the Brooklyn Bridge will now have to settle for a photo, as vendors are now officially banned from the iconic span. The new rule, which went into effect Wednesday, is aimed at easing overcrowding on the bridge’s busy pedestrian walkway, … Read more

New York City Bans Vendors from Brooklyn Bridge – New Safety Measures Implemented

New York City Bans Vendors from Brooklyn Bridge – New Safety Measures Implemented

What to Know Tourists in New York City looking to take home a souvenir from the Brooklyn Bridge will now have to settle for a photo, as vendors are now officially banned from the iconic span. The new rule, which went into effect Wednesday, is aimed at easing overcrowding on the bridge’s busy pedestrian walkway, … Read more

New York City seeks to evict street vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge: “It’s not fair”

New York City seeks to evict street vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge: “It’s not fair”

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More than a third of motorcyclists in NYC bike lanes were caught speeding, according to a New York Post report

The analysis was done on the roads that cross the Williamsburgh, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queensboro bridges. Foto: Angela Weiss / AFP / Getty Images – More than a third of two-wheelers on protected bike lanes and greenways in the Big Apple are speeding classified as “dangerous”, in addition to violating the established speed limits, indicated … Read more

Raised index finger: New arm statue in New York causes trouble

In New York, a new statue causes discussions. She reminds some critics of the gestures of an Islamist terrorist organization. A new statue causes discussions in New York. The work “Unity” by the US artist Hank Willis Thomas consists of an almost seven meter high arm with a hand and an outstretched index finger and … Read more