NYC Renters Hijack Peak Power With Plug-In AC Batteries
A Con Edison‑backed pilot will put plug‑in battery “power banks” in NYC apartments so window ACs run off stored power during peak hours. Renters can earn small payments while easing grid strain.
Green-Wood’s Bold Bike Lane Gambit Aims To Crack Open Sunset Park Border
Green‑Wood pitched a Greenway: a two‑way protected bike path along its southern border and a new Ninth Avenue entrance, seeking $3.3M to design a roughly $15M project. Community Board 7 voted to explore the idea.
Dublin Cracks Down On Late-Night Rumbles And Wild E-Bike Rides
Dublin announced new noise and micromobility rules on May 7, 2026, including an 80‑dB stereo cap, speed‑based exhaust limits and clarified e‑bike guidance. Education will come first, with enforcement aimed at repeat offenders.
Long-Suffering Chambers Street J/Z Stop in Line for $100 Million Makeover
The MTA has advertised a design‑build contract to overhaul Chambers Street’s J/Z platforms in Lower Manhattan, a nine‑figure job that would replace stairs, fix leaks and refresh historic finishes.












