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Twelve Migrants Sharing a Queens Apartment
In New York City, a shadow economy helps new arrivals find a place to sleep. Sometimes itās just a bed and a curtain.
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Twelve Migrants Sharing a Queens Apartment
In New York City, a shadow economy helps new arrivals find a place to sleep. Sometimes itās just a bed and a curtain.
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Is this a reasonable upgrade for 500�
Relatively new to cycling, planning to get into a bit more this year (replacing some of the time Iād usually have spent running). Currently doing ~100km a week (5x commute, 7km each way on bike-paths/roads plus one or two longer rides on the weekend) on a Cube MTB. Considering upgrading to a faster bike and found someone in my neighbourhood selling this Simplon Lumen for 500ā¬. Wondering if this is good deal? from the ad: āridden it 4,000km on the road and 500km on a freewheel. With the exception of the still-good crank chainrings, I've replaced all wear parts (brake
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Sherrill Blasts Implementation of New Yorkās Congestion Pricing Tax
LIVINGSTON, NJ ā Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement condemning New Yorkās congestion pricing scheme set to take effect on January 5th:
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4 ways Belfast could improve pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure
The lack of public transit and safe pedestrian paths make it harder for people to access work, services or recreation without a car.
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Taipei's Yongkang Street pedestrianized on weekends through June 10 - Focus Taiwan
A trial pedestrian zone was launched in Taipei's Yongkang Street area on Saturday, with streets closed to most vehicles on weekends through June 10 to promote a more pedestrian-friendly environment, t...
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Firefighters' union and housing campaigners call for mayor to halt building of āunsafeā Penge tower
The Fire Brigades Union and building safety campaign groups have sent a letter to Sadiq Khan and Bromley Council leader Colin Smith, calling for the Greater London Authority and the council to prevent...
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Ceasefire appears to be holding after India and Pakistan accuse each other of violations
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Why Americans are lonelier and its effects on our health
According to U.S. Census Bureau surveys, Americans have been spending less time with friends and more time alone since before the pandemic, which has only intensified the sense of social isolation. La...
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Over 100 cyclists, pedestrians and victims gathered at Central Park to stop e-bike riding in NYC parks
Over 100 New Yorkers gathered outside Central Park on Wednesday to demand an end to a program that welcomes e-bike riding in city parks.
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Check Out New York Cityās First New Subway Map in Nearly 50 Years
There are mixed reviews about the new NYC subway map. Which one do you prefer?
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Pavements to Longevity: The Influence of Neighborhood Walkability on Mortality in Taiwan | Environmental Health Perspectives | Vol. 0, No. 0
Background: There is limited information on the association between walkability and health in Asian countries. Objective: Our study aims to investigate the association between neighborhood walkabili...
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People-Powered Bike Lane and Roadside Sweepers
Our bike lane sweepers provide an economical, ecological, and practical way to clean bike lanes and roadsides.
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Donate to Help Tara and Richard save their home, organized by Tara LaPeligrosa Lee
Hello, Iām Tara. Some of you might know me from the Seattle latenight/club⦠Tara LaPeligrosa Lee needs your support for Help Tara and Richard save their home
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Stop the removal of Ontarioās bike lanes
Call on all parties running in the Ontario election to reverse Bill 212
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Living Car-Free in Arizona, on Purpose and Happily
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NO KINGS Tempe Pedestrain Bridge Ā· No Kings
**In America, we donāt put up with would-be kings.** NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his alli...
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Transportation: How Should MCTS Spend $35,000?
Bus drivers union at odds with transit system over safety.
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Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
Preserve the Northstar Commuter Rail Service
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Advocates, Transit Agencies Say Oregon Legislators' Transportation Package Proposal Falls Short
Hilda Perez lives with her family in Forest Grove, where she relies on the bus to get around. While Perez said āpublic transportation has been a lifeline,ā itās not always easy or safe for her to use....
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