New York City
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Gig Workers
NYC legislation establishes minimum payment per trip for delivery drivers
The New York City Council is taking yet another step to improve the pay and delivery conditions for 80,000 third-party delivery drivers.
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Modern Shipper
15-minute grocery delivery firm Jokr launches in 3 more NYC neighborhoods
Jokr promises 15-minute grocery delivery. It has now added 3 more New York City boroughs to its delivery network.
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Gig Workers
Food delivery companies sue NYC over commission caps
Uber Eats, Grubhub and DoorDash are seeking an injunction that would stop New York City from enforcing its commission caps for food delivery apps.
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Weather and Critical Events
Hot Shots: Historic flooding, hefty haul and more
The past week in social media images features deadly Northeast flooding, a 75-ton piece of industrial boiler on a flatbed and more.
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Weather and Critical Events
Ida death toll rises in Northeast
“I have no words,” said a New York City resident about the deadly flooding from what was once Hurricane Ida (forecast video included).
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Weather and Critical Events
Ida dumps deadly flooding rain on Northeast
“Stay off the subways. Stay off the roads,” Mayor Bill de Blasio told the people of New York City Wednesday as Ida’s remnants caused major…
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Last-mile delivery
URB-E, Tortoise to partner with AxleHire on zero-emission delivery pilots
Last-mile delivery firm AxleHire has tapped URB-E and Tortoise for nationwide pilots of zero-emission delivery programs.
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Gig Workers
Food delivery companies in NYC face permanent commission cap
The New York City Council voted to require DoorDash, Grubhub and others to cap commissions for delivery services at 15%.
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FreightWaves Classics
FreightWaves Classics: Connecting Staten Island to the rest of New York
The groundbreaking for the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge took place 62 years ago today. Read why it is a key bridge in New York City in this…
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American Shipper
Staten Island Ferry construction christens Florida’s newest shipyard
Eastern Shipbuilding opens a new shipyard in northwest Florida with Staten Island Ferry orders.
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