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"For us, the subway has always been in a state of emergency," one disability advocate said.
Nearly 80 percent of subway stations are inaccessible for people who can't use stairs, advocates said.
Officials say two handicap-accessible elevators will be added to the island's tram station next year.
The Department of Investigation report was sparked by two elevator accidents in The Bronx, one fatal.
The graffiti-inspired works can be viewed through glass panels in each elevator car, organizers said.
Councilman Constantinides said he's heard from seniors who've had trouble accessing the buildings.
Richman Plaza was taken to court after repeated elevator maintenance violations, the DOB said.
The project has taken four years.
Officials plan to install a new $1 million elevator, replacing one that often leaves residents stranded.
Parents say they need elevators installed at I.S. 34 so their children can attend.
The Department of Buildings commissioner admitted a crucial lack of oversight over elevator technicians.
City Hall renovations are finally coming to an end after numerous surprises, including falling plaster and archaeological discoveries.
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Mayor Bill de Blasio said terror suspect Sayfullo Saipov should be spared the death penalty.
The actress spotted the suspect outside her third-floor balcony, sources said.
A shortage of bilingual therapists has made the problem especially difficult in some districts.
The victim suffered a fractured skull base, multiple spinal fractures, bruised lungs and other injuries.
The break happened just after 4 a.m. on Pacific Street near Albany Avenue.
Officer Ryan Nash shot Sayfullo Saipov who killed eight people with a rented truck, officials said.
The new owners have no plans to change the properties, according to a realtor who brokered the deal.
The deadly attack left eight people dead and a dozen injured, officials said.
Five men from Argentina, a woman from Belgium, a West Village resident and a man from N.J. were killed.
The vote paves the way for developers to build a complex with retail space and 1,146 apartments.
The Queens County Bird Club is hoping to install two bird feeders in the park by the end of November.
Sayfullo Saipov was charged by federal prosecutors on Wednesday with aiding ISIS in a terror attack.
A new art gallery features the work of recovering addicts in East Harlem.
Catwalks, balconies, a secret staircase and elaborate ceiling panels were uncovered at the theater.
Preservation groups are writing letters — in crayon — to the library, which owns the home.