Severely neglected NYC plaza suffers from ruined pavement and broken lights
Foley Square in Disarray: Calls for Renovation Foley Square, located at the core of Manhattan’s oldest public complex, is displaying clear signs of neglect. From vandalized public art to malfunctioning streetlights and hazardous, broken sidewalks, it paints a troubling picture. While some parts of this city-managed green space had seen better days—having hosted significant protests […]
‘Cool pavement’ trial program may arrive on NYC streets by 2026, according to council bill
It seems like a solid plan. The city is looking at a $5.5 million pilot project aimed at testing cooler pavement in some of the hottest areas, hoping to help New Yorkers avoid the intense heat of asphalt in the summer months. These cool pavements are engineered to remain cooler than standard asphalt, reflecting sunlight […]
Strange images capture trucks sinking into NYC streets as a giant heat wave appears to ‘melt’ the pavement.
The intense heat in New York has caused some unusual incidents, including a bus that broke through a parking garage at Long Island. Photos capture the dramatic scene as the vehicle found itself precariously launched through the structure. This event happened on Tuesday afternoon when temperatures soared to around 99 degrees Fahrenheit. The bus’s front […]
Police name woman killed after van driven on to London pavement | UK news
The woman killed when the van loaded pavement in Aldwich in central London was named 20-year-old Arya Mahomed. She was declared dead at the scene near King's College London around noon on Tuesday morning. In a statement issued through Metropolitan Police, her family described her as “a bright, kind and beautiful soul.” Another 27-year-old woman […]
WATCH: Road rage suspect drags mom out of vehicle, body-slams her on pavement
A Massachusetts mother of two was seriously injured when a man dragged her out of her car and slammed her head-first during a road rage incident that resulted in a minor fender bend. Hilea Soares, 31, was driving in Attleboro, Massachusetts, around 9 a.m. Friday when she rear-ended a driver in front of her who […]