Second Avenue Subway Project Delayed

The Second Avenue subway project has reportedly been delayed at least a year. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is releasing a review Wednesday of the project on Manhattan’s East Side. According to The New York Times, the MTA doesn’t expect to finish the first segment of the project until at least July 2016. The projected completion [...]

City To Grant Permits To 1,000 Fruit, Vegetable Vendors

The city will grant permits to 1,000 street vendors who sell fruits and vegetables, according to legislation passed yesterday in the City Council. The bill, which was supported by Mayor Bloomberg and City Council speaker Christine Quinn, narrowly survived a 3–2 committee vote yesterday before being passed 37–9 in the full council. It was modified [...]