Julianne Cuba

A study by the Regional Plan Association offers a new analysis into why infrastructure in New York City costs more than in other cities and countries around the world. And offers solutions that likely go behind the Big Apple.

The sensors could help resolve misallocations of public space, where cars often get the bulk of room despite being outnumbered by pedestrians or cyclists.

“My legislation ... is an expression of the government's highest obligation, which is public safety,” said Rep. Ritchie Torres.

As battery-sparked fires tear through homes and buildings, advocates and experts are calling for a trade-in program that would allow delivery workers to exchange faulty, damaged or second-hand batteries for safe, certified ones — a "battery buy-back" program modeled on successful efforts to reduce guns.