Why do you need it daylight savings in new york?

Answer 1

For future reference, remember that it is officially called Daylight Saving Time, not Daylight SavingS Time.
The main purpose of Daylight Saving Time is to make better use of daylight during the summer. According to surveys conducted by the U.S. Department of Transportation, many voters reported that they enjoy DST because it provides safer roads and more time to do things in the evening because there is more light. In addition, the U.S. Department of Transportation and other sources report that DST decreases the country's use of energy by a small but significant percentage.
Daylight Saving Time was originally considered by Benjamin Franklin but did not go into effect in laws until a builder William Willett lobbied the idea in British Government. The bill was drafted in 1909, but was not accepted by Parliament for several years. Germany was one of the first countries to accept Willett's plan and added 80 minutes in four separate movements. Britain passed an act on May 17, 1916 that followed Germany's lead. Some countries later followed this plan and eventually science devised the current Daylight Saving Time method.

Answer 2

Daylight saving time in New York, as in many places, is practiced to make better use of daylight during the longer days of spring and summer. This practice is intended to save energy, reduce traffic accidents, and increase outdoor activities by having more sunlight in the evenings.