Jaywalking is now legal in New York City.
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“Let’s be real, every New Yorker jaywalks. People are simply trying to get where they need to go,” she said in an emailed statement. “Laws that penalize common behaviors for everyday movement shouldn’t exist, especially when they unfairly impact communities of color.” Liz Garcia, an Adams spokesperson, declined to elaborate on the mayor’s decision to let the bill become law without his action.
Dustin Hoffman famously yells, “I’m walking here!” as his character is almost hit by a cab while crossing the street in Manhattan. Spokespersons for the police department and its largest union didn't immediately respond to emails seeking comment.
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