DSNY No Longer Giving Out Free Compost Bins in New York City
If you waited to get a compost bin for free, the Department of Sanitation is no longer giving them out, according to 311.
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Minimum Pay Will Increase for NYC Delivery Workers
Starting April 1, all app-based restaurant delivery workers will earn $21.44 per hour before tips. It’s the last of a multi-phase wage floor increase bringing delivery workers’ hourly rate to $19.96, plus a 7.41% inflation adjustment.
NY State Court of Appeals Overturns NYC Law Permitting Noncitizens to Vote Locally
The highest court in New York State has struck down a New York City law which, if it had gone into effect, would have allowed noncitizens to vote in municipal elections.
MTA to Stop Selling MetroCards by the End of the Year
Get ready for the final swipe, MetroCards have a new official end date, according to MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber.
NYC DOT Reduces Speed Limits In New ‘Regional Slow Zones’ Across The City
New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez today announced the city will implement Regional Slow Zones in the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island, after launching the first Regional Slow Zone in Manhattan late last year.
New License Plate Rules Go Into Effect Soon in NYC
New rules go into effect next month to help city officials crack down on ghost cars, which have fake or obscured license plates to avoid enforcement.
New Proposal Would Install Traffic Cameras to Catch Illegal Parking in NYC
New York City could implement traffic cameras to monitor and ticket illegal parking, thanks to new legislation proposed in the state Assembly.
Interactive Map Tells Story Behind Unique Street Names in NYC, Take a Look at Crown Heights
Enjoy exploring the history behind the unique co-named streets of New York City? There is an interactive map for that.
Trump Administration Gives Deadline to End Congestion Pricing in NYC
The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration want congestion pricing to end in New York City by March 21, 2025.
NYC Congestion Pricing Axed as Trump Pulls Approval of Hated Toll
New York City’s spectacularly unpopular congestion pricing scheme is on death row as the Trump administration will announce Wednesday it is pulling its approval of the toll.
NYC’s New Area Code Revealed
New York City’s new area code will be 465, replacing four existing Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Marble Hill area codes.
‘Yad Vashem Way’ Inaugurated in New York City
Yad Vashem Way was inaugurated Thursday in an official naming ceremony at 67th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan.
Winter Weather Alert Issued Sunday into Monday
A winter storm is expected to bring 2 to 5 inches of snow accumulation beginning Sunday afternoon, with potential for higher amounts depending on the storm’s track. As temperatures plummet below freezing Monday, any untreated wet surfaces or melting snow could refreeze, creating hazardous travel conditions.
Citi Bike Increases Prices To Ride in New York City
The cost of a single ride pass, along with overage and e-bike fees, are all going up starting Monday, according to Citi Bike officials. The day pass will increase in price in February.
Weather Alert Issued For NYC With Snow Expected Monday
The New York City Emergency Management Department issued a winter weather alert for Monday, January 6. According to the latest National Weather Service forecast, light snow will begin Monday morning and continue into the evening.
Manhattan Congestion Zone Tolling Begins Sunday, Here’s How It Will Work
Barring a last-ditch effort by New Jersey to get a judge to freeze it, the tolling will go into effect this Sunday, January 5th.
Important JFA Update: Changes to Trash Disposal Regulations – Warning Period Ended This Week
Starting January 2, 2025, NYC is enforcing new trash bin regulations for properties with 1-9 residential units. If your trash bin doesn’t meet the requirements (secure lid, 55-gallon capacity or less), you could face fines. Here’s what you need to know.
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