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NEW YORK — As dozen of long-distance buses flood the Lower East Side of New York, residents have begun to complain the buses are overwhelming the neighborhood, reported DNAinfo New York.
NYC residents say intercity buses flooding their neighborhood
There are 71 intercity bus stops scattered throughout Manhattan, with more than one-quarter of that number located in the Lower East Side. Residents’ complaints include crowded sidewalks, blocked fire hydrants and exhaust.
June 12, 2014
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There are 71 intercity bus stops scattered throughout Manhattan, with more than one-quarter of that number located in the Lower East Side, according to the report. Residents’ complaints include crowded sidewalks, blocked fire hydrants and exhaust. For the full story, click here.
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