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New Plaza dubbed “The Canoe”, is taking shape in Hell’s Kitchen

by Team Chekpeds
As long as we can remember, NYPD and other vehicles perpendicularly parked on a block length of 36th Street’s north sidewalk, between 9th and Dyer Avenues forcing all pedestrians to walk on the roadway. This is the path to the… Read more “New Plaza dubbed “The Canoe”, is taking shape in Hell’s Kitchen”
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Fighting one foot at a time to reclaim the ever-shrinking sidewalk

by Team Chekpeds
By Ernest Modarelli. 9th Avenue’s sidewalks are already overcome with sandwich boards, sidewalk cafes and storm enclosures, but hogging excessive sidewalk space in the name of accessibility to establish commercial presence is going too far! This was recently the case… Read more “Fighting one foot at a time to reclaim the ever-shrinking sidewalk”
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Learn about the proposed Hudson Yards Business Improvement District

by Team Chekpeds
Benefits For Everyone, Not Just For Businesses! Informational Meeting #1 Tuesday, April 23, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Orion, 350 W 42nd Street, 31st Floor Informational Meeting #2 Thursday, April 25, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Covenant House, 460 W 41st… Read more “Learn about the proposed Hudson Yards Business Improvement District”
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Pedestrian delight: 3 new bike corrals on 9th Avenue floating parking lane, first in NYC

by Team Chekpeds
DOT installed three bike corrals  last week on the floating parking lane in Hell’s Kitchen, freeing up much-needed pedestrian  space on a very narrow sidewalk. Casa Di Isaaco, Pomodoro and Aurora Thai  restaurants signed Chekpeds’ Good Neighbor Agreement to maintain… Read more “Pedestrian delight: 3 new bike corrals on 9th Avenue floating parking lane, first in NYC”