Jaywalking legalized in New York City after Mayor Eric Adams declines taking action

I’m walkin’ here!

A part of New Yorkers’ daily routine that marks a true Knickerbocker from a newbie is now legal.

Jaywalking, or crossing the street outside the crosswalk, was legalized in the Big Apple Saturday after Mayor Eric Adams failed to either sign or veto the legislation 30 days after it was passed by the City Council and sent to his desk.