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NYC's Open Streets program will expand to more than 70 schools, officials say
The move will mark the biggest school expansion to date of the pandemic era program.
By
Brittany Kriegstein
News
NYC Summer Streets returns Saturday — starting in Queens and Staten Island
The open streets event expanded to all five boroughs in 2023 and now has extended hours.
By
Cherokee Charles
News
The 5th Avenue car-free Open Street is even longer this year for tourists, holiday shopping
For three Sunday afternoons in December, you'll be able to walk in the middle of the road from 48th to 59th streets.
By
James Ramsay
News
‘The streets belong to you’: Summer Streets to open 20 miles of NYC roadways
The popular seasonal program is expanding this year to all five boroughs, offering car-free space for pedestrians, runners and bicyclists.
By
Giulia Heyward
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Open Streets program officially returns to NYC for summer 2023
The Department of Transportation announced more than 25 additional stretches of pavement will be added to the Open Streets program, so that residents can enjoy outdoor space.
By
Brittany Kriegstein
News
Some NYC business corridors participating in Open Streets did better than before pandemic
Restaurants and bars in several neighborhoods participating in New York City’s Open Streets program rebounded at more dramatic rates than others during the first year-and-a-half of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report.
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Michelle Bocanegra
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Gwynne Hogan
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Car-Free Earth Day is coming back in 2022
100 streets will be car-free on Saturday, April 23rd, which will kick-off 2022's Open Streets program.
By
Jen Chung
Food
Here's How You Can Take Part In The Future Of NYC's Outdoor Dining
There will be five presentations on outdoor dining designs, guidelines, process and goals at Borough Boards and two virtual roundtable discussions, and all will be open to the public.
By
Ben Yakas
Food
NYC Takes Major Step Toward Making Outdoor Dining Permanent
This week, the City Planning Commission voted unanimously for a zoning text amendment which will create a clean slate for the city to develop and regulate a permanent outdoor dining program.
By
Ben Yakas
News
Report: Less Than Half Of NYC's Open Streets Are Operational
"The moral of the story is we know Open Streets work, but they need to work in many more areas."
By
Ben Yakas
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