If you are looking to catch a glimpse of Pope Francis in Central Park this Friday, it will not be from a horse-drawn carriage. In preparation of… Read more “Pope Francis to Halt NYC Carriage Horses on Friday”
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Follow the Pope Live in New York
In honor of Pope Francis’ historic first visit to the U.S., The Ink’s video team will be reporting from across Manhattan, posting live updates throughout the evening. See the map… Read more “Follow the Pope Live in New York”
Helicopter Use Restricted During Papal Visit
Every September, as world dignitaries come to New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly, the airspace above the city becomes busy as well. Regulations are… Read more “Helicopter Use Restricted During Papal Visit”
New York City Is A “No Drone Zone” During The Pope’s Visit
In advance of the Pope’s visit and the United Nations General Assembly, the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) has declared New York to be a “No Drone Zone”… Read more “New York City Is A “No Drone Zone” During The Pope’s Visit”
Businesses in Central Park Close for the Pope’s Visit
Mike Poulat, a Turkish Muslim pedicab rider of the Central Park, was smoking on his bike, thinking about what to do on the coming Friday. Usually on… Read more “Businesses in Central Park Close for the Pope’s Visit”
NYPD Sets Up Security for Pope’s Visit in Central Park
Tuesday morning in Central park looks like this: birds twittering from the canopy created by over-lapping tree branches, joggers thudding along on the pavement, and serene New… Read more “NYPD Sets Up Security for Pope’s Visit in Central Park”
What New Jersey Commuters Need to Know Before the Pope’s Visit
As Pope Francis makes his way to New York City and Philadelphia over the weekend, the holy father will test the infrastructure of a transit system that… Read more “What New Jersey Commuters Need to Know Before the Pope’s Visit”
Proposed Queens Select Bus Service Has Transit Advocates Butting Heads
Advocates for increased public transit in Queens are butting heads over a proposed Select Bus Service corridor on Woodhaven Blvd, one of the boroughs major throughways. Around… Read more “Proposed Queens Select Bus Service Has Transit Advocates Butting Heads”
Hudson Yards Subway Station Debuts NYC’s First Inclined Elevators
New York City’s 469th subway station at 34th Street and 11th Avenue opened this past Sunday, extending the 7 train line and providing commuters from Queens better… Read more “Hudson Yards Subway Station Debuts NYC’s First Inclined Elevators”
UberWAV Falls Short of Accessibility Expectations
New York City disability advocates are still frustrated with the ridesharing service Uber’s lack of wheelchair accessibility more than a year after the introduction of UberWAV, which… Read more “UberWAV Falls Short of Accessibility Expectations”
