Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced this week the return and expansion of the Summer Streets program along with more than 1,500 free events taking place throughout New York City this summer. The mayor was joined by DOT Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan, who noted that some 50,000 people enjoyed Summer Streets each time it was held last year, and that temporary car-free streets were spreading this year to 14 locations across all five boroughs. Among some of the others supporting the mayor's announcement were Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe, Assemblyman Joseph Lentol, Def Jam record label co-founder Russell Simmons and actor Luis Guzmán.
Car-Free Streets
Streetfilms: Summer Streets Are Back!
Stay in touch
Sign up for our free newsletter
More from Streetsblog New York City
ANALYSIS: With ‘State of the Agency’ Celebration, DOT Sends Its Resumé to Mamdani
Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez held an invitation-only valedictory address that misrepresented the agency's accomplishments — and called out reporters just trying to do their jobs.
December 3, 2025
Wednesday’s Headlines: Biden Their Time Edition
All the signs point to not wanting to piss off the president. Plus other news.
December 3, 2025
OPINION: On Fifth Avenue, Pedestrians Must Come First
Business leaders on Fifth Avenue respond to criticisms of Mayor Adams's proposal for the high-end retail corridor.
December 3, 2025
Streetsies 2025: Revisit Our Most-Read Stories of the Year
Let's kick off our year-in-review season with a riddle: What's orange and black and read all over? (Answer: Streetsblog!)
December 3, 2025
Rep. Ritchie Torres, Advocates Call For More Public Comment on Cross Bronx Project
The public was given until just Jan. 9 to weigh in on the 6,000-page document — a 53-day period that includes multiple holidays.
December 2, 2025
Giving Tuesday: Donate and Get Your ‘Official’ Streetsblog Parking Placard Here!
This year, your donation comes with the ultimate city perk: a completely official-looking, yet completely fake, Streetsblog parking placard! Donate today!
December 2, 2025
