New York City

The past week in social media images features deadly Northeast flooding, a 75-ton piece of industrial boiler on a flatbed and more.

“I have no words,” said a New York City resident about the deadly flooding from what was once Hurricane Ida (forecast video included).

“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 flooding (forecast video included).

Last-mile delivery firm AxleHire has tapped URB-E and Tortoise for nationwide pilots of zero-emission delivery programs.

The New York City Council voted to require DoorDash, Grubhub and others to cap commissions for delivery services at 15%.

Eastern Shipbuilding opens a new shipyard in northwest Florida with Staten Island Ferry orders.

Rideshare drivers sometimes need a cash advance to cover short-term expenses, but traditional banks offer few options. COVERR hopes to bridge that gap.

JOKR launches in New York City Thursday with the promise of 15-minute grocery delivery.

Ghost kitchen operator C3 is bringing its dining brands to brick-and-mortar locations with the launch of Citizens, a hybrid dining option offering in-person as well as pickup and delivery services.

While many restaurants are getting into the ghost kitchen craze, a New York City company, WoodSpoon, believes the best meals come from a home kitchen.

A lawsuit in New York claims that rideshare company Via has refused to pay for and enter arbitration with drivers who believe they are employees and not independent contractors.

Tight spaces and tight law enforcement can make these bridges nerve-wracking for some truckers.

A rideshare drivers union that has helped push up wages and benefits for gig economy workers in New York City has expanded to Chicago.

Christmas snowstorms have grounded flights and shut down roads from the Gulf Coast to the East Coast.

From the Rockies to the Carolinas and New England, historic snowstorms have brought transportation to a standstill over the years.

COVID is believed to have accelerated the exodus of people from cities, but new data suggests the long-term impact on freight flows is more nuanced.

Elion controls more than 3 million square feet of urban land.

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