Taxis and Ubers will pay a surcharge below 96th Street; HUD restricts NYCHA funds
Photo via joiseyshowaa on Flickr (L); NYCHA’s Drew Hamilton Houses via Wiki Commons (R)
- The New York state budget left out congestion pricing in NYC in favor of a surcharge on for-hire vehicles south of 96th Street. [NYT]
- A 21-year-old entrepreneur opened a vegan restaurant in Bushwick where diners can pay what they wish. [NY City Lens]
- 16 art installations and exhibits not to miss in NYC in April 2018. [Untapped Cities]
- Did you know the first girl to play little league baseball was from upstate New York and dreamed of playing for the Yankees? [WHYY]
- In response to the scandal over lead-paint inspections, Ben Carson’s HUD has restricted NYCHA funds. [WSJ]
- How did it take 15 years and $32 million to build the local Hunters Point library? [NY Mag]
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