Residents and workers near Canal Street expressed concern earlier this week about what they see as an increase in crime where vendors sell counterfeit goods.

Now, a newly unveiled plan led by the Department of Transportation to expand the sidewalks could bring relief to the area.

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The city’s Department of Transportation unveiled a plan to expand sidewalks throughout Canal Street by at least seven feet, adding up to 11 feet on some blocks

Councilmember Christopher Marte says he supports the DOT redesign because he believes it will ease congestion and pedestrian bottlenecks, and improve overall public safety

The latest NYPD crime statistics show major crimes are down so far this year compared with last year, but some minor crimes like burglary, grand larceny and m

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