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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”
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2012: a Year to remember… Wishing you a Greener and Safer 2013!

by Team Chekpeds
After the mayhem of Sandy and Newton, it is hard to conclude that 2012 was a good year . Our thoughts are with the many people for whom it was a traumatic year.  While grieving for these enormous losses, we… Read more “2012: a Year to remember… Wishing you a Greener and Safer 2013!”