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Learn about the proposed Hudson Yards Business Improvement District

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

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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MSG vs CPC : Public or Private, Transportation or Arena, Today or Tomorrow?

Today,  I attended an extraordinary hearing at the City Planning Commission where for once, bold and fundamental societal choices were being discussed overtly in a wholesale fashion,  instead of the grinding game of planning  jurisprudence which usually  characterizes this institution.… Read more “MSG vs CPC : Public or Private, Transportation or Arena, Today or Tomorrow?”