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Americans with Disabilities Act

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TriBeCa

January 31, 2013

Disabled Athlete Told She Can't Bring Service Dog Into TriBeCa Deli

Marathon runner Helene Hines was yelled at by workers when she tried to buy a sandwich.

Upper East Side

January 17, 2013

Disabled Residents Protest UES Opposition to Crosswalks for Blind

Supporters of crosswalk signals for the blind call them "a matter of basic dignity."

Upper East Side

August 16, 2012

Blind Lawyer Hit by Cyclist in Central Park

Richard Bernstein, of Detroit, was walking with his cane in Central Park Monday when a cyclist struck.

New York City

June 28, 2012

Appeals Court Overturns Ruling that Would Have Made More Taxis Accessible

The court ruled in favor of the TLC, which has claimed it has no obligation to make cabs accessible.

New York City

May 02, 2012

Liu Threatens to Derail 'Taxi of Tomorrow'

Embattled City Comptroller John Liu said the city must mandate that all new cabs be wheelchair accesible.

Manhattan

March 22, 2012

City to Seek Appeal of Federal Court Ruling on Taxi Accessibility

In December, a judge ruled the city's taxi fleet was in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Manhattan

January 10, 2012

Taxi Drivers Offered New Handicap-Accessible Option in Model Cab

A new handicap-accessible taxi, the MV-1, was unveiled Tuesday.

Upper East Side

January 04, 2012

East River Esplanade Near 78th Street to Reopen Soon, DOT Says

The East River waterfront between 76th to 79th streets will reopen now that a pedestrian bridge is done.

Manhattan

November 29, 2011

Disabilities Commissioner Matthew Sapolin Dies at 41

Matthew Sapolin, Commissioner of the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities, died of cancer.

Manhattan

November 23, 2011

City Claims No Obligation to Provide Wheelchair Accessible Taxis

In a court hearing, a city attorney claimed the TLC has no obligation to make cabs accessible for all.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

November 03, 2011

Wheelchair Users Stage 'Roll-In' Protest Against 'Taxi of Tomorrow'

About a dozen advocates in wheelchairs staged a "roll-in" on Thursday to protest the city's new "Taxi of Tomorrow" design, which does not accommodate those with disabilities. 

Upper West Side

January 13, 2011

Metropolitan Opera House Settles Disability Lawsuit

The Opera House at Lincoln Center has agreed to make changes to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Manhattan

October 14, 2010

Door-to-Door Transit Service for Some Disabled Riders to be Slashed by MTA, Report Says

Some elderly and disabled riders will now have to get to a bus stop in order to use the MTA's Access-a-Ride service.

Manhattan

August 19, 2010

Disabled Riders Sue MTA for Service Cuts

The group said the MTA's cuts put into effect this summer "disproportionately Impact mobility-Impaired New Yorkers."

Downtown

July 26, 2010

New York City Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act

Hip-hip duo "4 Wheel City" provide entertainment and encouragement at the celebration at the Lincoln Center.