Exclusive | NYC restaurateurs frustrated as city issues only 40 outdoor dining permits with thousands still in limbo: 'Extorted money from us'New approval process for outdoor dining in NYC leads to backlog of over 3,600 applications.
Mandatory Composting in New York City Starts TodayNew York City's curbside composting becomes mandatory on April 1, 2025, with fines for non-compliance.
FDNY Controls Marine Park, Second Prospect Park Fires in BrooklynNew York City is taking measures to prevent brush fires amid ongoing drought conditions, including banning grilling in parks.
Trials and tribulations of trash: New bin law aims for cleaner streets but faces resistance and delays - QNSNew York City's trash bin laws face challenges in implementation due to confusion, complaints, and logistical issues.The initiative aims to reduce trash and address rodent problems.
Parking? Lots! Outdoor Dining Structures Are Coming Down Across the City - Streetsblog New York CityMany restaurants chose to dismantle outdoor dining structures instead of updating them due to city regulations and limited operational time.
Exclusive | NYC restaurateurs frustrated as city issues only 40 outdoor dining permits with thousands still in limbo: 'Extorted money from us'New approval process for outdoor dining in NYC leads to backlog of over 3,600 applications.
Mandatory Composting in New York City Starts TodayNew York City's curbside composting becomes mandatory on April 1, 2025, with fines for non-compliance.
FDNY Controls Marine Park, Second Prospect Park Fires in BrooklynNew York City is taking measures to prevent brush fires amid ongoing drought conditions, including banning grilling in parks.
Trials and tribulations of trash: New bin law aims for cleaner streets but faces resistance and delays - QNSNew York City's trash bin laws face challenges in implementation due to confusion, complaints, and logistical issues.The initiative aims to reduce trash and address rodent problems.
Parking? Lots! Outdoor Dining Structures Are Coming Down Across the City - Streetsblog New York CityMany restaurants chose to dismantle outdoor dining structures instead of updating them due to city regulations and limited operational time.
City tackles Bronx park dumping crisis with steep new fines Bronx TimesNew fines for illegal park dumping increase from $1,000 to $5,000 starting March 31, 2025, to deter illegal dumping in New York City.
Boston and neighboring cities are cracking down on uncleared sidewalksBoston's officials are intensifying efforts to enforce sidewalk clearing obligations amid hazardous winter conditions.
Fall Repairs to Retire Costly Courthouse Sidewalk Shed: CityThe Brooklyn Supreme Courthouse facade will be repaired this fall after 18 years of deterioration, aiming to restore safety and aesthetics.
SF allows 10 street vendors to resume selling on Mission St. as data shows property crime is downSan Francisco is allowing 10 street vendors on Mission Street again, resulting in reduced property crime and improved street conditions.
Where has parking enforcement been relaxed amid active wildfires?Parking enforcement lifted in parts of Los Angeles County due to ongoing wildfire efforts, but certain regulations remain in effect to ensure safety.
Exclusive | Statue of Liberty tour ferry operator rips NYC for not cracking down on fake ticket scammers: 'Feels like extortion'Statue City Cruises claims significant losses due to fake ticket scams affecting daily tourism and requests city intervention.
Spring break rules keep Miami Beach crowds small and calm as second peak weekend beginsMiami Beach officials have successfully implemented measures to deter rowdy spring break crowds for the second consecutive year.
Boston and neighboring cities are cracking down on uncleared sidewalksBoston's officials are intensifying efforts to enforce sidewalk clearing obligations amid hazardous winter conditions.
Fall Repairs to Retire Costly Courthouse Sidewalk Shed: CityThe Brooklyn Supreme Courthouse facade will be repaired this fall after 18 years of deterioration, aiming to restore safety and aesthetics.
SF allows 10 street vendors to resume selling on Mission St. as data shows property crime is downSan Francisco is allowing 10 street vendors on Mission Street again, resulting in reduced property crime and improved street conditions.
Where has parking enforcement been relaxed amid active wildfires?Parking enforcement lifted in parts of Los Angeles County due to ongoing wildfire efforts, but certain regulations remain in effect to ensure safety.
Exclusive | Statue of Liberty tour ferry operator rips NYC for not cracking down on fake ticket scammers: 'Feels like extortion'Statue City Cruises claims significant losses due to fake ticket scams affecting daily tourism and requests city intervention.
Spring break rules keep Miami Beach crowds small and calm as second peak weekend beginsMiami Beach officials have successfully implemented measures to deter rowdy spring break crowds for the second consecutive year.
City considers new STR rules requiring oversight from platforms - Austin MonitorCity's proposed regulation changes for short-term rentals aim to increase licensing, ensure safety, and boost Hotel Occupancy Tax revenue.
Planning Commission reverses city rejection of university-area site plan in an unusual case - Austin MonitorThe Planning Commission reversed the rejection of Avalon Pointe, allowing a student housing development to proceed.
City considers new STR rules requiring oversight from platforms - Austin MonitorCity's proposed regulation changes for short-term rentals aim to increase licensing, ensure safety, and boost Hotel Occupancy Tax revenue.
Planning Commission reverses city rejection of university-area site plan in an unusual case - Austin MonitorThe Planning Commission reversed the rejection of Avalon Pointe, allowing a student housing development to proceed.
Hot new Bay Area bar in ex-neighbor's apartment shut downUpstairs cafe and bar in Oakland closed temporarily after the city ordered it to cease operations for lack of permits.
San Diego Homeless Encampment Ban Pushes Many Further Away From Services | KQEDSan Diego is facing a growing issue with homeless tent encampments along freeways, raising safety and public health concerns.
Toronto orders creator of tiny mobile homes for unhoused people to stop | CBC NewsToronto city officials cease and desist order a non-profit's tiny mobile homes for the homeless, despite their safety features.
San Francisco RV residents, advocates plead for city to reconsider enforcement of parking limitsResidents living in RVs on Winston Drive in San Francisco are facing potential displacement as the city plans to limit parking, sparking concerns about homelessness.
San Diego Homeless Encampment Ban Pushes Many Further Away From Services | KQEDSan Diego is facing a growing issue with homeless tent encampments along freeways, raising safety and public health concerns.
Toronto orders creator of tiny mobile homes for unhoused people to stop | CBC NewsToronto city officials cease and desist order a non-profit's tiny mobile homes for the homeless, despite their safety features.
San Francisco RV residents, advocates plead for city to reconsider enforcement of parking limitsResidents living in RVs on Winston Drive in San Francisco are facing potential displacement as the city plans to limit parking, sparking concerns about homelessness.
Chinatown-Kensington 'zombie' house deteriorating from neglect, neighbours say | CBC NewsCommunity members are frustrated with the deterioration of a historic home in Kensington-Chinatown and seek better regulations for maintaining vacant properties.
'Tacky' makeover halted at historic Biltmore Hotel. Coral Gables says work not approvedRenovations at the historic Biltmore Hotel were halted due to unauthorized work stripping its original features.
Historic zoning remains in limbo as commission continues to ponder east side building's complicated past - Austin MonitorDebate intensifies over century-old storefront at East 12th and Comal streets for historic preservation.
Chinatown-Kensington 'zombie' house deteriorating from neglect, neighbours say | CBC NewsCommunity members are frustrated with the deterioration of a historic home in Kensington-Chinatown and seek better regulations for maintaining vacant properties.
'Tacky' makeover halted at historic Biltmore Hotel. Coral Gables says work not approvedRenovations at the historic Biltmore Hotel were halted due to unauthorized work stripping its original features.
Historic zoning remains in limbo as commission continues to ponder east side building's complicated past - Austin MonitorDebate intensifies over century-old storefront at East 12th and Comal streets for historic preservation.
City Hall Joins Council Fight To Reduce 'Last Mile' Truck Use - Streetsblog New York CityThe Adams administration supports a bill mandating environmentally friendly practices for last-mile warehousing to reduce pollution from truck traffic.
DEP Will Make Idling Complaint Videos Available Online for Violators - Streetsblog New York CityNew video portal aims to streamline access to evidence for idling complaints and reduce litigation.Increased transparency in the idling complaint process is expected to lead to more guilty pleas.
City Hall Joins Council Fight To Reduce 'Last Mile' Truck Use - Streetsblog New York CityThe Adams administration supports a bill mandating environmentally friendly practices for last-mile warehousing to reduce pollution from truck traffic.
DEP Will Make Idling Complaint Videos Available Online for Violators - Streetsblog New York CityNew video portal aims to streamline access to evidence for idling complaints and reduce litigation.Increased transparency in the idling complaint process is expected to lead to more guilty pleas.
Golden Retriever meetup on Boston Common canceled due to city's Marathon Weekend ruleBoston Marathon meetup canceled by the city due to permit restrictions on special events at Boston Common.
San Jose rejects development due to 'ridiculous' red tape - San Jose SpotlightRigid regulations may hinder housing development, as demonstrated by a rejected proposal over minor paperwork errors.
People are felling trees to make way for illegal dropped kerbs in BirminghamIllegal dropped kerbs and unlawful tree felling for driveways are rising concerns in Birmingham, impacting city planning and the environment.
San Jose rejects development due to 'ridiculous' red tape - San Jose SpotlightRigid regulations may hinder housing development, as demonstrated by a rejected proposal over minor paperwork errors.
People are felling trees to make way for illegal dropped kerbs in BirminghamIllegal dropped kerbs and unlawful tree felling for driveways are rising concerns in Birmingham, impacting city planning and the environment.
Street eats: Here's what outdoor dining in NYC will look like starting April 1Outdoor dining in NYC returns April 1 with new regulations for cleanliness and safety.
City Cracks Down on Brooklyn Eatery For Using School Bus as Outdoor Dining ShedBrooklyn pizzeria's use of a school bus as a dining space faces backlash due to city regulations on outdoor dining.
Outdoor Dining Woes: Bronx Restaurants Turn Away from New City Dining Program - Bronx TimesBronx restaurateurs are opting out of the Dining Out NYC program due to high costs and regulatory issues, reflecting a decline in outdoor dining interest.
NYC restaurants using school bus, trolley car to get around rule against outdoor diningBrooklyn pizzeria L'Industrie creatively uses a school bus for outdoor dining, raising concerns from city officials about compliance with new rules.
Pizzeria Deploys School Bus to Serve Customers During Winter Curbside Dining Ban - Streetsblog New York CityL'Industrie Pizzeria's innovative dining solution in a school bus faces city regulations, revealing tensions between restaurant needs and municipal parking policies.
Outdoor dining | NYC restaurants must remove roadway sheds by next week as post-COVID program dwindles participation | amNewYorkNYC restaurants must remove outdoor dining structures by Nov. 29 to comply with new regulations, prompting backlash due to increased costs and labor.
Street eats: Here's what outdoor dining in NYC will look like starting April 1Outdoor dining in NYC returns April 1 with new regulations for cleanliness and safety.
City Cracks Down on Brooklyn Eatery For Using School Bus as Outdoor Dining ShedBrooklyn pizzeria's use of a school bus as a dining space faces backlash due to city regulations on outdoor dining.
Outdoor Dining Woes: Bronx Restaurants Turn Away from New City Dining Program - Bronx TimesBronx restaurateurs are opting out of the Dining Out NYC program due to high costs and regulatory issues, reflecting a decline in outdoor dining interest.
NYC restaurants using school bus, trolley car to get around rule against outdoor diningBrooklyn pizzeria L'Industrie creatively uses a school bus for outdoor dining, raising concerns from city officials about compliance with new rules.
Pizzeria Deploys School Bus to Serve Customers During Winter Curbside Dining Ban - Streetsblog New York CityL'Industrie Pizzeria's innovative dining solution in a school bus faces city regulations, revealing tensions between restaurant needs and municipal parking policies.
Outdoor dining | NYC restaurants must remove roadway sheds by next week as post-COVID program dwindles participation | amNewYorkNYC restaurants must remove outdoor dining structures by Nov. 29 to comply with new regulations, prompting backlash due to increased costs and labor.
San Jose program could cut red-tape stifling major development projects downtownSan Jose is streamlining project approvals to encourage innovation and address housing needs despite zoning regulations.
San Jose eyes reforms to combat abandoned shopping cart problemSan Jose is tackling the issue of abandoned shopping carts through police reforms and retrieval programs.
San Jose program could cut red-tape stifling major development projects downtownSan Jose is streamlining project approvals to encourage innovation and address housing needs despite zoning regulations.
San Jose eyes reforms to combat abandoned shopping cart problemSan Jose is tackling the issue of abandoned shopping carts through police reforms and retrieval programs.
Q&A: Whizz CEO Has Lessons For E-Bike Regulation - Streetsblog New York CityWhizz aims to support delivery workers, especially immigrants, by providing affordable access to e-bikes despite financial barriers.
City Eyes More Tour Flights From Downtown Heliport With Electric Aircraft - Streetsblog New York CityThe city is considering lifting a cap on helicopter trips to promote electric aircraft despite noise complaints from residents.
City Can Now Close Non-Compliant E-bike ShopsNew laws empower city officials to shut down retailers selling uncertified lithium-ion batteries.There is an urgent need for retailers to prioritize safety regarding micromobility devices.
TfL records 57% income rise from driving fines on major roadsTfL's fine income has surged 57% in five years, raising concerns over its reliance on traffic violations for revenue.
Madrid announces e-scooter ban over safety concerns DW 09/05/2024Madrid is set to ban e-scooter rentals due to safety concerns and non-compliance by operators.
Thursday's Headlines: Hot Enough For Ya Edition - Streetsblog New York CityMedia portrays celebrity vehicle incidents differently than those involving everyday citizens.The federal government is cracking down on a new ride-sharing app, 'Screwber'.Despite being banned, plate covers for vehicles are still accessible online.Local residents voice their frustrations over the noise and pollution from ice cream trucks.
For Migrants in Shelter, An Asylum Application Can Mean the Difference Between 30 or 60 More DaysNew stricter re-sheltering rules for migrants have led to over 850 approvals, highlighting significant changes in the city's shelter system.
Music Commission wants STR taxes to increase Live Music Fund awards - Austin MonitorThe Music Commission aims to increase funding for the Live Music Fund, addressing high demand and potential funding from short-term rental taxes.
New York Is Fed Up With a Deluge of Unpaid Water BillsNew York City charges for water usage, with many property owners behind on payments despite crackdowns and accusations of unfair targeting.
NYC's rat-hating mayor, Eric Adams, is once again ticketed for rats at his Brooklyn propertyMayor Adams received a rat infestation ticket for the fifth time at his Brooklyn property, despite his efforts to keep the property clean.
Tiny Electric Trucks Are Coming to a Bike Lane Near YouCargi B, NYC's e-cargo bike, provides alternative to trucks for deliveries, shaping the future of urban transportation.
The vendors are back on Mission street with uniforms and stallsThe return of vendors to Mission Street under a pilot program has brought optimism and a sense of victory to these vendors.
Los vendedores ambulantes vuelven a la calle Mision con uniformes y puestosThe return of authorized street vendors to Mission Street after a prohibition period has brought happiness and hope for better sales.
SF to close storefront Mission vendors have been using during vending banCity closes storefront used by street vendors on Mission Street, affecting sales and operations.Vendors express dissatisfaction with city's attempt to provide alternative indoor selling space.
The vendors are back on Mission street with uniforms and stallsThe return of vendors to Mission Street under a pilot program has brought optimism and a sense of victory to these vendors.
Los vendedores ambulantes vuelven a la calle Mision con uniformes y puestosThe return of authorized street vendors to Mission Street after a prohibition period has brought happiness and hope for better sales.
SF to close storefront Mission vendors have been using during vending banCity closes storefront used by street vendors on Mission Street, affecting sales and operations.Vendors express dissatisfaction with city's attempt to provide alternative indoor selling space.
Legal Mission Street Vending Site Being Shut Down for Lack of CustomersCity banned vending on Mission Street, provided alternative sites; now shutting down one due to lack of foot traffic.Legal vendors at El Tiangue face closure as place remains empty, leading to revenue decline; illegal vendors on Mission Street doing better.
DoorDash ramps up efforts to remove dangerous delivery drivers after cities complainedDoorDash is enhancing efforts to remove dangerous delivery drivers, following complaints from cities.
Will Austin really be the next single-staircase city? - Austin MonitorCity staff opposes proposal for single stairways in multifamily buildings to comply with International Building Code standards.
San Jose wage theft policy compromises with developers - San Jose SpotlightSan Jose withholds certifications from big developers with unpaid wage theft judgments.Policy revisions led to support from private construction companies and advocates.Expansion of wage theft protections in San Jose influenced other cities.
A Relic of Los Angeles's Anti-L.G.B.T.Q. Past Comes DownRemoving discriminatory road signs in Silver Lake acknowledges historical LGBTQ discrimination.