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Looks like New York has finally gotten some public restrooms. According to Newsday, “The self-washing, wheelchair-accessible toilets cost 25 cents for 15 minutes before the toilet doors automatically open and a 60-second cleaning cycle begins after each use.” Cemusa, the same company responsible for the new bus shelters, designed the toilets.