- NYC councilmember Chris Banks is preparing legislation to remove spitting from New York City’s litter rules following the arrest of Abdoulaye Traore in Brownsville for an alleged spitting violation.
A Brooklyn arrest over an alleged spitting violation is fueling a new push to change one of New York City’s quality-of-life rules.
Gothamist reported Friday, September 25, that New York City councilmember Chris Banks is preparing legislation to remove spitting from the city’s litter rules.
The proposal follows the arrest of Abdoulaye Traore, 21, in Brownsville, on September 19…