New York City lawmakers are facing pressure from small business owners as they push to delay enforcement of a 2009 law requiring storefront gates to be designed with safety features to prevent crush injuries. The law, which aims to protect pedestrians from being pinned between gates and buildings, has been met with resistance from shopkeepers who claim the new regulations are too costly and burdensome. As a result, city officials are now considering a temporary reprieve to give businesses more time to comply with the new standards. The move comes as some business owners argue that the law's enforcement would lead to store closures and economic hardship in already struggling neighborhoods.
NYC lawmakers push to delay enforcement of 2009 storefront gate law CBS News
