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Dear readers, thank you for your readership over the last five years — and for your support, story tips, photos, reader comments and more, and...
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Editorial: Just say No to COYHO
The City of Yes. … eh, yeah, sure, it sounds positive. But you can’t judge a sweeping, citywide development program just on a catchy name....
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‘It had to go now’: East Village pizzeria owner sheds his shed
BY CHRIS RYAN | Workers recently dismantled Eleven B pizza restaurant’s outdoor dining setup in the East Village. Owner Vincent Sgarlato got a bit of...
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Elizabeth Street Garden’s last stand: Little Italy green dream faces City Hall’s wrecking ball
BY SUSAN SILVER | On the eve of its possible execution, the legendary Elizabeth Street Garden was dotted with afternoon visitors soaking up its perennial...
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Biking’s his life — but Bowery rider says e-bikes are making life hell
BY OTTO FRITTON | As electric bikes have boomed in New York City, enforcement of traffic regulations against scofflaw riders has failed to keep pace....
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Marte, Menin intro laws to rein in 15-minute delivery apps

Councilmember Christopher Marte and Julie Menin, to the right of him, announced the new legislation on July 14. (Councilmember Marte's Office)

Marte, Menin intro laws to rein in 15-minute delivery apps

July 15, 2022

BY THE VILLAGE SUN | Following what they say is “a global trend of backlash” against 15-minute delivery apps, Councilmembers Christopher Marte and Julie Menin…

Bodega and deli owners fight against threat of 15-minute-delivery tech companies

Critics say the new stores, like this Gopuff on Rivington Street, are basically illegal warehouses, in violation of commercial zoning, since they don't allow walk-in customers. (Photo by Dashiell Allen)

Bodega and deli owners fight against threat of 15-minute-delivery tech companies

January 11, 2022

BY DASHIELL ALLEN | Venture capital-backed 15-minute delivery companies are putting displacement pressure on New York City’s bodegas and delis, by siphoning off their business…