Friday, Nov. 30, 2018 

Happy Friday! Bring your umbrella just in case today because there could be some late-day showers. Highs will be in the 40s again, so bundling up isn't a bad idea, either. As always, get the latest forecast at nbcnewyork.com/weather.

1. Citi Bike Announces Major Expansion in New York City

The bike sharing company Citi Bike plans to triple the number of its bicycles in New York City over the next five years.

The bike share service currently has 12,000 bikes, meaning the new expansion will increase the number to about 40,000 bikes.

The ride-hailing company Lyft, which owns Citi Bike, will spend roughly $100 million for the expansion.

Read more here.

2. City Councilman Wants to End Cashless Restaurants

Have you ever noticed more and more restaurants are going cashless? Well, one city councilman is hoping to end that trend.

Ritchie Torres introduced a bill that would ban businesses from refusing to take cash. 

He said the policy seems like it might be harmless, but it boxes out people without bank accounts, which tend to be people of color.  

Read more here.

3. Unique Vending Machines in NYC Allow You to Give Back

Looking to give back this holiday season? Well, there's a vending machine for that. 

The Church of Latter Day Saints has installed a giving machine outside their temple near Lincoln Center. 

It works just like the one in your office. Only instead of getting something for yourself, you can get anything from gifts for a needy kid to livestock for families in developing countries.  

Get more here.

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