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NYC Takes Steps to Prevent Building Gas Explosions

Throwback Thursday: The Hell Gate Bridge Turns 100 Years Old

Throwback Thursday: The Hell Gate Bridge Turns 100 Years Old

This past Saturday, April 1, marked the 100 year anniversary of the first passenger train crossing The Hell Gate Bridge.

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Garment District Rezoning Proposal Seeks to Lift a 1987 Rule Intended to Protect Manufacturers

Garment District Rezoning Proposal Seeks to Lift a 1987 Rule Intended to Protect Manufacturers

In an attempt to change some specific and restrictive zoning policies in the Special Garment Center District, the city has called for a rezoning in...

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Second Avenue Subway History: 100 Years in the Making

Second Avenue Subway History: 100 Years in the Making

At the end of 2016, Phase 1 of the long-awaited Second Avenue Subway finally came to completion and opened with a regular weekday schedule on January...

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What You Need to Know About the DOB's Recently Revised Construction Superintendent Rule

What You Need to Know About the DOB's Recently Revised Construction Superintendent Rule
In May 2016, the Department of Buildings (DOB) released a service update outlining the Construction Superintendent Rule Revision ( 1 RCNY 3301-02) -... Read More »