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  • New York City might Designate a Part of Brooklyn as “Little Haiti”

    New York City might Designate a Part of Brooklyn as “Little Haiti”

    Assembly-member Rodneyse Bichotte (D-Flatbush-Ditmas Park) is leading an effort, which would designate an area in Brooklyn, as the Little Haiti Business and Cultural District.  A big reason for wanting this designation is to “foster a strong sense of belonging, security, and pride among residents, businesses, nonprofits and community groups in Flatbush”.  This comes not long…

  • New York City Imposes Fees on All Ride-Hailing Services

    New York City Imposes Fees on All Ride-Hailing Services

    Lawmakers passed a budget bill last Friday, in New York, which requires ride-hailing services and taxis to pay a new fee if they drive in Manhattan.  And, I must say, these aren’t small fees either.  Uber and Lyft are facing a $2.75 increase for each ride.  Taxis are going to see a $2.50 increase and…

  • New York City gets “World’s Tallest” Ferris wheel

      New Jersey got the Statue of Liberty. New York City gets “world’s tallest” Ferris wheel. The Staten Island Wheel will rise 630 ft above New York Harbor. The wheel will not be complete until 2017. The “world’s tallest” Ferris wheel does not come cheap. The price tag of the wheel is said to be $500 million. The Ferris…