Good news for New Yorkers who carry exact change: a new law now prohibits businesses in certain areas from going fully cashless.
In an increasingly digital era, it seems like screens are everywhere—on sunglasses, on menus, and, of course, at checkout counters, whether in a bustling café or a neighborhood store. New York City has been moving fast into this tech-driven future, with changes touching almost every part of daily life.
From the retirement of MetroCards and rollout of tap-to-pay on public transit, to apps now handling everything from parking payments to restaurant reservations. While these innovations make life faster for some, they also highlight the importance of keeping traditional, low-tech options available so that everyone—regardless of age, income, or comfort with technology—can still navigate the city with ease…