Earlier this year, City Council Speaker Corey Johnson introduced a set of bills to create a smarter, safer, and more sustainable delivery footprint throughout New York and improve the urban mobility ecosystem. The focus of the bills was directed at the current state of daily logistical operations on the street, at the curb, and in […]
City Council Decides to Raise Fines on Small Businesses During a Recession
Small businesses in New York City have been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. An estimated 30 percent of small businesses in New York City closed. There was some optimism headed into the summer that NYC small businesses would begin to turn the corner to economic recovery, but a prolonged recession spurred in part by […]
New York City Imposes Permanent 15% Cap on Food Delivery Apps
The New York City Council passed a bill which caps the amount that food delivery apps such as Grubhub, DoorDash, and Uber Eats can charge a restaurant at 15 percent. Originally, this was a temporary measure to provide relief for restaurants during the Covid-19 pandemic, but the new legislation makes the cap permanent. The Council […]
Highway Use Tax Renewal
The 23rd series NYS Highway Use Tax (HUT) and Automotive Fuel Carrier (AFC) Certificates of Registration (C of Rs) and decals are set to expire on December 31, 2021. Get ready now to make sure that you receive your 24th series decals in time to place them on your vehicles before January 1, 2022. Before […]
NOTICE: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway: Atlantic Avenue to Brooklyn Bridge
The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) is commencing work on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) to extend the life of the cantilever for at least another 20 years. The City’s plan focuses on preserving the structure; executing immediate and ongoing maintenance; expanding monitoring and enforcement; and developing a long-term, community-based vision for the entire […]