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Lawmakers are trying to institute a 15-day response time.
Just 54% of 322 stores followed rules to shut doors and post signage, according to a City Council study.
The City Council finds these cars, with their illegal plates, are most prevalent in the Bronx, followed by Brooklyn and Queens.
The measure aims to unlock school playgrounds after school and on weekends, offering residents more outdoor space.
Lawmakers say the brutal attack on a chihuahua named Penny highlights gaps in the law.
New legislation aims to make city playgrounds more accessible after school and on weekends, among other measures.
Supporters say a bill sponsored by City Councilmember Gale Brewer could also boost turnout among survivors.
Representatives from the city's Department of Social Services say the department has hired more workers to process applications this year.
Sources say a recently enforced union policy is contributing to staffing shortages that are straining the delivery of key services ranging from affordable housing to public health.
"These bodegas are facing the ultimate threat from these 15-minute delivery apps,” said Christopher Marte, the new City Council member for the Lower East Side.