delivery

More people died in fires induced by lithium-ion batteries in the first five months of 2023 than during all last year: NYC Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh.

The DOT finds that more than 80% of New Yorkers get a package delivered to their homes every week, an increase from 40% before the pandemic.

An April survey found many of the establishments don’t take cash.

"These bodegas are facing the ultimate threat from these 15-minute delivery apps,” said Christopher Marte, the new City Council member for the Lower East Side.

The six bills could improve some of the harsh conditions faced by the city's 65,000+ food delivery workers.

They routinely earn low wages well below New York's minimum wage, lack basic labor and employment protections, and face dangerous working conditions on the streets of NYC.

The action was in response to the growing popularity of delivery apps during the pandemic, and concerns that they’re taking advantage of hard-hit restaurants.

"It is a lot of work, but I can't say no to my customers, and they are very, very, very happy that I'm cooking for them."

Three New Yorkers filed a class action complaint against Grubhub, DoorDash, Postmates, and Uber Eats.

"They don't care what happens to you as long as you're there making money for them."