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Where the sidewalk shed ends: NYC to pass ‘major’ scaffolding reforms

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A package of bills in the City Council could mean big changes for miles of hunter-green sidewalk sheds.

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New York Post

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NYC tackles scaffolding scourge with bills to speed up their removal — and offer colors besides ‘ugly hunter green’

The New York City Council introduced a spate of new laws Wednesday aimed at finally cracking down on the thousands of unsightly scaffolding structures and sidewalk sheds currently plaguing the Big Apple's streets.

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NYC sidewalk scaffolding reforms put limits how long structures can be up

The New York City Council unanimously passed a new set of bills that would shorten the duration of scaffolding permits and establish new design recommendations by September, a move supporters say will increase public safety in the city. The piece of legislation passed on Wednesday introduces time limits for property owners to submit construction documents and complete the repairs. It...

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