Aug 13, 2008 3:30 pm US/Eastern
NYC Stores Ordered To Shut The Door If AC Is On
NEW YORK (AP) ―
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NYC stores are now required to shut their doors if they have air conditioning. (File)
AP
The City Council is slamming the door on stores that blast their air-conditioning in the summer to lure foot traffic from the city's hot sidewalks.
A bill is expected to pass Thursday that would prohibit large stores from keeping their doors open while running their air conditioners. First violation gets a warning, second gets a $200 fine, and third gets a $400 fine.
The council and Mayor Michael Bloomberg believe it will help conserve a bit of energy in summer months when power demands are at their highest.
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