New York is A different world
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It Early Voting this weekend
went smoothly
Watch out for those newly added proposals
seems 2-6 are NOT good.
Judge puts brakes on planned bike lane through industrial NYC neighborhood
A Queens judge pumped the brakes Friday on the city’s plans to carve a bike lane through an industrial stretch of Long Island City — ruling that claims it was being pushed through illeg…
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Halloween city… gonna be 81 degrees on Thursday.. Halloween parade gonna be crazy
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So we have to drive at 10mph because it might kill pedestrians
But pedestrians can walk anywhere in traffic
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NEW YORK CITY -- Jaywalking -- that time-honored practice of crossing the street outside of the crosswalk or against the traffic light -- is now legal in New York City.
Legislation passed by the City Council last month officially became law over the weekend after Mayor Eric Adams declined to take action -- either by signing or vetoing it -- after 30 days.
Council Member Mercedes Narcisse, a Brooklyn Democrat who sponsored the legislation, said Tuesday that the new law ends racial disparities in enforcement, noting that more than 90% of the jaywalking tickets issued last year went to Black and Latino people.
"Let's be real, every New Yorker jaywalks. People are simply trying to get where they need to go," she said in an emailed statement. "Laws that penalize common behaviors for everyday movement shouldn't exist, especially when they unfairly impact communities of color."
The new law permits pedestrians to cross a roadway at any point, including outside of a crosswalk. It also allows for crossing against traffic signals and specifically states that doing so is no longer a violation of the city's administrative code.
But the new law also warns that pedestrians crossing outside of a crosswalk do not have the right of way and that they should yield to other traffic that has the right of way.
Liz Garcia, an Adams spokesperson, declined to elaborate on the mayor's decision to let the bill become law without his action.
But she noted the bill makes it clear that crossing against the light and mid-block is highly risky behavior. People may also still be liable in civil actions for accidents caused by jaywalking, Garcia added.
"All road users are safer when everyone follows traffic rules," she said in a statement. "We continue to encourage pedestrians to take advantage of safety mechanisms in place - such as daylighting, pedestrian islands, and leading pedestrian intervals - by crossing in a crosswalk with the walk signal."
Other cities and states, from Denver and Kansas City, Missouri, to California, Nevada and Virginia have decriminalized jaywalking in recent years, according to America Walks, a Seattle-based group that's been tracking the proposals.
"Cities that truly care about safety focus on street design, speeding and dangerously large vehicles," Mike McGinn, the group's executive director, said Tuesday. "Not jaywalking laws."
The laws were pushed by the auto industry in the 1930s as a way to keep people off streets and make more room for vehicles, according to America Walks.
The term "jaywalking" dates to the early 20th century and has its roots in Midwestern slang for a country bumpkin or rube, according to dictionary maker Merriam-Webster.
In New York City, where struggles between pedestrians and motorists are constant, the jaywalking law had been on the books since 1958 and carried a penalty of up to $250.
In the 1969 film "Midnight Cowboy," Dustin Hoffman famously yells, "I'm walking here!" as his character is almost hit by a cab while crossing the street in Manhattan.
So we have to drive at 10mph because it might kill pedestrians
But pedestrians can walk anywhere in traffic
Jaywalking legalized in New York City
Legislation passed by the City Council officially became law over the weekend after Mayor Eric Adams declined to sign or veto it after 30 days.
NEW YORK CITY -- Jaywalking -- that time-honored practice of crossing the street outside of the crosswalk or against the traffic light -- is now legal in New York City.
Legislation passed by the City Council last month officially became law over the weekend after Mayor Eric Adams declined to take action -- either by signing or vetoing it -- after 30 days.
Council Member Mercedes Narcisse, a Brooklyn Democrat who sponsored the legislation, said Tuesday that the new law ends racial disparities in enforcement, noting that more than 90% of the jaywalking tickets issued last year went to Black and Latino people.
"Let's be real, every New Yorker jaywalks. People are simply trying to get where they need to go," she said in an emailed statement. "Laws that penalize common behaviors for everyday movement shouldn't exist, especially when they unfairly impact communities of color."
The new law permits pedestrians to cross a roadway at any point, including outside of a crosswalk. It also allows for crossing against traffic signals and specifically states that doing so is no longer a violation of the city's administrative code.
But the new law also warns that pedestrians crossing outside of a crosswalk do not have the right of way and that they should yield to other traffic that has the right of way.
Liz Garcia, an Adams spokesperson, declined to elaborate on the mayor's decision to let the bill become law without his action.
But she noted the bill makes it clear that crossing against the light and mid-block is highly risky behavior. People may also still be liable in civil actions for accidents caused by jaywalking, Garcia added.
"All road users are safer when everyone follows traffic rules," she said in a statement. "We continue to encourage pedestrians to take advantage of safety mechanisms in place - such as daylighting, pedestrian islands, and leading pedestrian intervals - by crossing in a crosswalk with the walk signal."
Other cities and states, from Denver and Kansas City, Missouri, to California, Nevada and Virginia have decriminalized jaywalking in recent years, according to America Walks, a Seattle-based group that's been tracking the proposals.
"Cities that truly care about safety focus on street design, speeding and dangerously large vehicles," Mike McGinn, the group's executive director, said Tuesday. "Not jaywalking laws."
The laws were pushed by the auto industry in the 1930s as a way to keep people off streets and make more room for vehicles, according to America Walks.
The term "jaywalking" dates to the early 20th century and has its roots in Midwestern slang for a country bumpkin or rube, according to dictionary maker Merriam-Webster.
In New York City, where struggles between pedestrians and motorists are constant, the jaywalking law had been on the books since 1958 and carried a penalty of up to $250.
In the 1969 film "Midnight Cowboy," Dustin Hoffman famously yells, "I'm walking here!" as his character is almost hit by a cab while crossing the street in Manhattan.
@tallblacknyc @playahaitian @Gemini
So we have to drive at 10mph because it might kill pedestrians
But pedestrians can walk anywhere in traffic
Jaywalking legalized in New York City
Legislation passed by the City Council officially became law over the weekend after Mayor Eric Adams declined to sign or veto it after 30 days.
NEW YORK CITY -- Jaywalking -- that time-honored practice of crossing the street outside of the crosswalk or against the traffic light -- is now legal in New York City.
Legislation passed by the City Council last month officially became law over the weekend after Mayor Eric Adams declined to take action -- either by signing or vetoing it -- after 30 days.
Council Member Mercedes Narcisse, a Brooklyn Democrat who sponsored the legislation, said Tuesday that the new law ends racial disparities in enforcement, noting that more than 90% of the jaywalking tickets issued last year went to Black and Latino people.
"Let's be real, every New Yorker jaywalks. People are simply trying to get where they need to go," she said in an emailed statement. "Laws that penalize common behaviors for everyday movement shouldn't exist, especially when they unfairly impact communities of color."
The new law permits pedestrians to cross a roadway at any point, including outside of a crosswalk. It also allows for crossing against traffic signals and specifically states that doing so is no longer a violation of the city's administrative code.
But the new law also warns that pedestrians crossing outside of a crosswalk do not have the right of way and that they should yield to other traffic that has the right of way.
Liz Garcia, an Adams spokesperson, declined to elaborate on the mayor's decision to let the bill become law without his action.
But she noted the bill makes it clear that crossing against the light and mid-block is highly risky behavior. People may also still be liable in civil actions for accidents caused by jaywalking, Garcia added.
"All road users are safer when everyone follows traffic rules," she said in a statement. "We continue to encourage pedestrians to take advantage of safety mechanisms in place - such as daylighting, pedestrian islands, and leading pedestrian intervals - by crossing in a crosswalk with the walk signal."
Other cities and states, from Denver and Kansas City, Missouri, to California, Nevada and Virginia have decriminalized jaywalking in recent years, according to America Walks, a Seattle-based group that's been tracking the proposals.
"Cities that truly care about safety focus on street design, speeding and dangerously large vehicles," Mike McGinn, the group's executive director, said Tuesday. "Not jaywalking laws."
The laws were pushed by the auto industry in the 1930s as a way to keep people off streets and make more room for vehicles, according to America Walks.
The term "jaywalking" dates to the early 20th century and has its roots in Midwestern slang for a country bumpkin or rube, according to dictionary maker Merriam-Webster.
In New York City, where struggles between pedestrians and motorists are constant, the jaywalking law had been on the books since 1958 and carried a penalty of up to $250.
In the 1969 film "Midnight Cowboy," Dustin Hoffman famously yells, "I'm walking here!" as his character is almost hit by a cab while crossing the street in Manhattan.
This is crazy
what does bgol legal got to say about this?
@tallblacknyc @playahaitian @Gemini
So we have to drive at 10mph because it might kill pedestrians
But pedestrians can walk anywhere in traffic
Jaywalking legalized in New York City
Legislation passed by the City Council officially became law over the weekend after Mayor Eric Adams declined to sign or veto it after 30 days.
NEW YORK CITY -- Jaywalking -- that time-honored practice of crossing the street outside of the crosswalk or against the traffic light -- is now legal in New York City.
Legislation passed by the City Council last month officially became law over the weekend after Mayor Eric Adams declined to take action -- either by signing or vetoing it -- after 30 days.
Council Member Mercedes Narcisse, a Brooklyn Democrat who sponsored the legislation, said Tuesday that the new law ends racial disparities in enforcement, noting that more than 90% of the jaywalking tickets issued last year went to Black and Latino people.
"Let's be real, every New Yorker jaywalks. People are simply trying to get where they need to go," she said in an emailed statement. "Laws that penalize common behaviors for everyday movement shouldn't exist, especially when they unfairly impact communities of color."
The new law permits pedestrians to cross a roadway at any point, including outside of a crosswalk. It also allows for crossing against traffic signals and specifically states that doing so is no longer a violation of the city's administrative code.
But the new law also warns that pedestrians crossing outside of a crosswalk do not have the right of way and that they should yield to other traffic that has the right of way.
Liz Garcia, an Adams spokesperson, declined to elaborate on the mayor's decision to let the bill become law without his action.
But she noted the bill makes it clear that crossing against the light and mid-block is highly risky behavior. People may also still be liable in civil actions for accidents caused by jaywalking, Garcia added.
"All road users are safer when everyone follows traffic rules," she said in a statement. "We continue to encourage pedestrians to take advantage of safety mechanisms in place - such as daylighting, pedestrian islands, and leading pedestrian intervals - by crossing in a crosswalk with the walk signal."
Other cities and states, from Denver and Kansas City, Missouri, to California, Nevada and Virginia have decriminalized jaywalking in recent years, according to America Walks, a Seattle-based group that's been tracking the proposals.
"Cities that truly care about safety focus on street design, speeding and dangerously large vehicles," Mike McGinn, the group's executive director, said Tuesday. "Not jaywalking laws."
The laws were pushed by the auto industry in the 1930s as a way to keep people off streets and make more room for vehicles, according to America Walks.
The term "jaywalking" dates to the early 20th century and has its roots in Midwestern slang for a country bumpkin or rube, according to dictionary maker Merriam-Webster.
In New York City, where struggles between pedestrians and motorists are constant, the jaywalking law had been on the books since 1958 and carried a penalty of up to $250.
In the 1969 film "Midnight Cowboy," Dustin Hoffman famously yells, "I'm walking here!" as his character is almost hit by a cab while crossing the street in Manhattan.
okay good
@tallblacknyc @playahaitian @Gemini
So we have to drive at 10mph because it might kill pedestrians
But pedestrians can walk anywhere in traffic
Jaywalking legalized in New York City
Legislation passed by the City Council officially became law over the weekend after Mayor Eric Adams declined to sign or veto it after 30 days.
NEW YORK CITY -- Jaywalking -- that time-honored practice of crossing the street outside of the crosswalk or against the traffic light -- is now legal in New York City.
Legislation passed by the City Council last month officially became law over the weekend after Mayor Eric Adams declined to take action -- either by signing or vetoing it -- after 30 days.
Council Member Mercedes Narcisse, a Brooklyn Democrat who sponsored the legislation, said Tuesday that the new law ends racial disparities in enforcement, noting that more than 90% of the jaywalking tickets issued last year went to Black and Latino people.
"Let's be real, every New Yorker jaywalks. People are simply trying to get where they need to go," she said in an emailed statement. "Laws that penalize common behaviors for everyday movement shouldn't exist, especially when they unfairly impact communities of color."
The new law permits pedestrians to cross a roadway at any point, including outside of a crosswalk. It also allows for crossing against traffic signals and specifically states that doing so is no longer a violation of the city's administrative code.
But the new law also warns that pedestrians crossing outside of a crosswalk do not have the right of way and that they should yield to other traffic that has the right of way.
Liz Garcia, an Adams spokesperson, declined to elaborate on the mayor's decision to let the bill become law without his action.
But she noted the bill makes it clear that crossing against the light and mid-block is highly risky behavior. People may also still be liable in civil actions for accidents caused by jaywalking, Garcia added.
"All road users are safer when everyone follows traffic rules," she said in a statement. "We continue to encourage pedestrians to take advantage of safety mechanisms in place - such as daylighting, pedestrian islands, and leading pedestrian intervals - by crossing in a crosswalk with the walk signal."
Other cities and states, from Denver and Kansas City, Missouri, to California, Nevada and Virginia have decriminalized jaywalking in recent years, according to America Walks, a Seattle-based group that's been tracking the proposals.
"Cities that truly care about safety focus on street design, speeding and dangerously large vehicles," Mike McGinn, the group's executive director, said Tuesday. "Not jaywalking laws."
The laws were pushed by the auto industry in the 1930s as a way to keep people off streets and make more room for vehicles, according to America Walks.
The term "jaywalking" dates to the early 20th century and has its roots in Midwestern slang for a country bumpkin or rube, according to dictionary maker Merriam-Webster.
In New York City, where struggles between pedestrians and motorists are constant, the jaywalking law had been on the books since 1958 and carried a penalty of up to $250.
In the 1969 film "Midnight Cowboy," Dustin Hoffman famously yells, "I'm walking here!" as his character is almost hit by a cab while crossing the street in Manhattan.
but this part is CRAZY fam.
That aint right.
Woman and 2 children, including 5-month-old, fall to their deaths at Niagara Falls
New York State Police determined the incident was "intentional in nature."
