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Eric Adams’ zoning confusion and more: Letters to the Editor — May 26, 2024
Adams zones out The author states that “without competent enforcement of existing laws and rules, different uses don’t so much mix as clash,” in regard to rezoning the city so neighborhoods and buildings can be completely changed (“City of . . . Oops,” Nicole Gelinas, May 20). This is such a bad idea. One hardly knows where to begin. The lovely residential streets of our city would be subject to stores on their corners. As if we don’t have enough grocery stores, restaurants and whatever else already. Adding more would ruin the quiet of these blocks. Buildings being used as farms and...
NYC looking to combat notorious drug bazaar in Washington Square Park — by installing a food truck
Washington Square Park is going from bad – to wurst. The city is looking to combat the park’s notorious outdoor drug bazaar by parking a food truck in the green space’s northwest corner and approving permits for activities in the narcotics-riddled area. William Morrison, parks administrator for Washington Square Park, revealed the latest Hail Mary attempt to snuff out the persistent drug activity during the 6th Precinct Community Council meeting. “There are ways to positively change your space and don’t rely on force,” he said, later adding that one way to change “use in certain areas of a park is adding...
Thanks to @nycmayor and @nypdpc, the @NYPDnews is embracing technology that could save lives. This summer, we will be utilizing drones that can deploy a floatation device to swimmers in distress. We can also use these drones to communicate with the swimmer in distress while help is on the way. Game changing. Life saving.Enjoy the sunshine, NYC. We have the Watch.
While NYC descends into chaos, Philadelphia is a model of urban order
I took a stroll through the center of town the other day. To my delighted disbelief, there were no steel-and-wood “sidewalk bridges” plunging whole blocks into shadow. There were no bike lanes to create traffic chaos. No peddlers of junk merchandise crowding every corner. Hallelujah! It felt like New York City of not long ago when common sense, not random disorder, ruled the streets. Was I dreaming? No — because the city I visited was Philadelphia. Yup, Philly — a mere 95 miles from Gotham or nearer than East Hampton. More of my fellow New Yorkers should make the trip. Here’s how to get tickets for all 2024 Philadelphia Eagles...
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