New Taxi Decals to Keep Cyclists Safe in NYC!

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Today, the New York City DOT announced that there will be 26,000 decals for the city’s 13,000 taxis as part of an initiative to remind cab riders that opening their doors without proper caution can be extremely dangerous to cyclists!

New York City DOT is hoping these decals remind passengers to “LOOK” before opening their doors to exit their cab. According to the DOT, there have been a few cyclists killed in door accidents/crashes in the last five years.

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What do you think about this initiative? Do you think the new taxi decals will remind passengers to look before opening their doors? Let us know your thoughts on our Facebook page, linked HERE! 

Going Green Will Help the MTA but Cost You!

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The MTA has decided that in order to go green and stop printing millions of MetroCards, they are now considering charging a $1 for each new MetroCard you purchase. They are calling this a “green fee” and believe it will encourage riders to hold onto their existing cards and refill that as the amount decreases.

The goal of this action is to reduce the amount of MetroCards that are printed. By doing this action it will decrease all the metro cards that are always on the ground in the subways and city, but is now costing the commuters more money. The MTA believes that by putting a cost of replacing your MetroCards is a good act for the environment and will reduce the liter in the stations.

A newly purchased MetroCard usually doesn’t expire for about 12 months, and until that expiration date the MetroCard can be repeatedly refilled without worrying to pay a $1 every time you buy a new card.  A surcharge will not be imposed when a rider with an expired MetroCard is buying a new one.

Many citizens are having a hard time agreeing with this proposed idea but in the end this can be beneficial for all involved. By enforcing that every time you lose your card or throw it out, you have to purchase a new one it will make the commuters more aware of where they place their MetroCard and how they handle it.  If you are a daily commuter this will help you if you are smart about using your card, and if you are not so frequent MTA rider this policy will not affect you as much as it does to others.

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NHL Lockout!

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The NHL is cancelling all pre- season games through Sept 30^th. 

   

The last time the NHL saw a lockout was the 2004-2005 season and now seven years later the CBA and the NHLPA have done it again.  The talk of the lockout for the ’12-13 seasons has been in the works since the previous season but the players and fans were hopeful that they could come to an agreement before the season started. On September 16, 2012 at 12am the news broke that the lockout was official.

  

The owners of the National Hockey League declared the lockout of the beginning of the ’12-13 season, which was scheduled to start on October 11, 2012, which then proceeded to cancel the scheduled preseason games through September 30.

The players are unable to play in the states due to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which is one of the reasons why the pre-season is not able to undergo.  The New York Islanders had two home preseason games schedule for the month of September, against the Edmonton Oilers in Regina SK, and the Ottawa Senators in Barrie, ON. The Islanders are scheduled to play the first hockey game in the new Barclays Center in Brooklyn on October 2, 2012 but with the lockout the chance of this happening is unforeseen at this point in time.

 The New York Rangersat this time are continuing to skate at the MSG Training Center in Greenburgh, while some of the players are thinking their offers from the European teams. The Rangers acquired Rick Nash during the free agency period and now due to the lockout Nash intend to play for Davos during the lockout. As of now some of the Rangers players are not entertaining the idea of playing overseas but if the lockout is going to last for a long time they may have to go where they need to play for time being.

There is no definite answer to when the CBA and NHLPA will agree to the new terms and allow the league to start the season, but the fans, players and coaches can be hopeful that there will be a 2012-2012 season. 

Amazing MetroCard Art!

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Maspeth, NY 718-416-1656 

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Take a look at this amazing artwork made from collected MetroCards from NYC Subway stations! This form of art work once started as a hobby but is now a booming business! Who knew piecing MetroCard fragments together could be so beautiful!

Let us know what you think of these pieces on our Facebook page, linked HERE! 

All images courtesy of Nina Boesch / CityLab

NYC Places a Ban on Sale of Large Sugary Drinks!

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New York City’s Board of Health has put a ban on the sale of large sugary drinks in restaurants and other venues around the city. Since this new ban has been placed, it has stirred up much controversy.

The ban is being placed on regular soda, sweetened teas and other sugary drinks. These types of drinks will be sold, however, not in a container larger than 16 ounces.

The Board of Health and NYC made this decision as an effort to help cut down on the obesity epidemic in our country. Mayor Bloomberg commented on the ban saying, “This is the biggest step a city has taken to curb obesity.”

What do you think about the ban? Do you think it will help with the obesity epidemic in our country? Let us know what you think on our Facebook page, linked HERE! 

9/11/01 - A Day That Will Never be Forgotten

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Eleven years ago today, our nation was changed forever. Today marks the 11^th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, Pentagon in Washington D.C. and the crash of the United 93 in Pennsylvania.

As we look back today and reflect on that tragic day, we still feel a tremendous amount of sorrow and grief when we think about all of the innocent lives taken that morning. Today, many individuals have gathered at the site where the Twin Towers once stood, to honor all of those people whose lives were affected by this tragedy.

9/11/01 is a day in our nation’s history that will never be forgotten. Take a moment of silence today to honor all who were lost.  

NYC Recycling Guidelines

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Are you from New York City? Do you know what and how to recycle paper and cardboard with sanitation? Here is a guide, courtesy of nyc.gov, of the proper items to recycle!

Include: 

• Newspapers, catalogs, magazines
• White and colored paper (lined, copier, computer, staples OK)
• Mail and envelopes
• Paper bags
• Wrapping paper
• Soft-cover books, telephone books
• Cardboard egg cartons and trays
• Smooth cardboard
• Corrugated cardboard boxes

Place all paper recyclables together in clear bags or in any bin labeled with green recycling decals! 

Do not include:

• Hardcover books
• Napkins, paper towels, or tissues
• Solid paper cups or plates
• Paper soiled with liquid or food
• Paper with a lot of tape and glue
• Plastic or wax coated paper
• Photo paper

Do You Know the Many Benefits of Recycling?

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Do you recycle? Did you know there are many benefits of recycling? Here are a couple benefits of recycling and why it’s so important, courtesy of www.epa.gov!

• Recycling protects and expands US manufacturing jobs and increases US competitiveness
• Recycling reduces the need for land filling and incineration
• Recycling prevents pollution caused by manufacturing of products from virgin materials
• Recycling saves energy
• Recycling decreases emissions of greenhouses gases that contribute to global climate change
• Recycling conserves natural resources such as timber, water, and minerals
• Recycling helps sustain the environment for future generations

Do you want to recycle more? Do you need more information? Call Boro-Wide Recycling today! 

Boro-WideRecycling Corp. is a leading full-service provider of progressive and innovative recycling and waste management services. We assist construction and demolition customers as well as commercial and residential customers in reducing disposal costs, strengthening recycling programs and diverting waste from landfills. To further meet the needs of our customers, we also offer emergency waste pick-up and disposal services.