Jaywalking is now legal in New York City, allowing pedestrians to cross streets outside crosswalks. The law aims to reduce racial disparities in ticketing, as over 90% of jaywalking fines targeted Black and Latino communities. While pedestrians can cross freely, they must yield to traffic. The legislation became law in October 2024.

Source:  https://amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/29/new-york-jaywalking-legal