Queens Councilwoman Joann Ariola defended her oversight hearing into the New York City Department of Transportation, accusing the agency of failing to comply with Local Law 6 of 2025, which requires consultation with local FDNY firehouses before implementing street changes. Citing video evidence and sworn testimony, Ariola argued that ignored guidance on bike lanes, bollards, and street closures has delayed emergency response times, framing the issue as a matter of public safety rather than politics.
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