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NYC Invests $4M in Public Bathrooms, 1K by 2035

New York City is investing $4 million to expand public bathrooms, aiming to make them more accessible and plentiful. The citys Economic Development Corporation will seek bids for cheaper, faster construction. This initiative builds on a 2025 city council bill calling for 1,000 new bathrooms over the next decade. The move is part of Mayor Zohran Mamdanis first 100 days in office and is expected to benefit various groups, including seniors, parents, delivery workers, and individuals with disabilities. The city has also approved a new self-cleaning bathroom in West Harlem, which is free, fully accessible, and features a water bottle filler. Checkout Solipillow.com

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