New York City Council
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Nov 13, 2024
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09:30 AM
6 min
Summary
A vote. The committee passes Proposed Introduction 663-A unanimously, establishing new regulations for news racks in New York City. The bill gives the Department of Transportation (DOT) authority to set standards for news rack placement, installation, and design, and requires owners to display contact information on the racks.
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Introduction to Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on news rack requirements
Council Member Amanda Farías opens the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure meeting, reading a statement on behalf of Chair Selvina Brooks-Powers. The meeting focuses on voting for Proposed Introduction 663-A, …
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Council Member Bottcher explains new legislation on news rack regulations
Council Member Erik D. Bottcher presents remarks on the new legislation (Intro 663-A) regarding news rack regulations in New York City. He emphasizes the importance of well-maintained news racks in …
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Vote outcome for Proposed Introduction 663-A
The committee has adopted Proposed Introduction 663-A with a unanimous vote. - Yeas: 7 - Nays: 0 - Abstentions: 0 Proposed Introduction 663-A, sponsored by Council Member Erik Bottcher, relates …
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