NYC’s Bike Theft Crackdown Nets Results in 2023
NYC’s bike theft sting struck on September 20, 2023—100 arrests nabbed in a month fast. NYPD baited thieves—‘smart locks,’ they bragged loud.
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New York’s Flea Markets: Treasures in the Urban Maze
Discovering the hidden gems of NYC's flea markets.
NYC’s Farmers’ Markets Thrive in 2023
NYC’s farmers’ markets peaked on July 8, 2023—70 markets drew crowds citywide fast. Union Square packed tight—kale sold out by noon quick.
NYC’s Public Bathrooms Get $50M in 2023
NYC’s public bathrooms got a $50M boost on May 10, 2023—100 new spots popped up fast. Fines hit $250 per violation—stores scrambled to ditch plastic.
NYC’s Soda Tax Talks Stir Fizz in 2023
NYC floated a soda tax on April 12, 2023—2 cents per ounce lit a firestorm. Health advocates cheered—‘obesity’s the foe,’ they argued loud.
NYC’s Street Vendors Win Big in 2023
NYC’s street vendors scored a major win on March 10, 2023—permits doubled after years of struggle. City Council voted 40-11—food carts erupted in cheers.
Lunar New Year Parade Breaks Records in 2023
Chinatown’s Lunar New Year Parade on February 16, 2023, smashed records—over 50,000 flooded Mott Street in NYC’s biggest turnout yet. Dragons twisted through the crowd.
