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BUDGET DAY: Mayor Proposes Small Money for Open Streets, But Big Bucks to Finish the Manhattan Greenway
Mayor de Blasio says his open streets are "permanent" — but he isn't budgeting any money to make them a permanent part of the streetscape.
April 26, 2021
Mayoral Hopeful Donovan: City’s Open Streets Program is ‘Failing’ Due to De Blasio Incompetence
"Open streets are failing to achieve their fullest potential — not even close," the candidate said.
April 22, 2021
Wednesday’s Headlines: ‘It Wasn’t Us!’ Edition
The biggest story was the guilty verdict for Derek Chauvin for killing George Floyd. But Gothamist also had a doozy about the latest failures of the de Blasio administration's open streets program.
April 21, 2021
OPINION: Citi Bike’s Lessons for Open Streets
Mayor de Blasio — who has it much easier than his predecessor when it comes to urban amenities — should follow the bike-share playbook, says a co-host of the "War on Cars" podcast.
April 16, 2021
Tuesday’s Headlines: People Should Not Assault Open Streets Volunteers Edition
City Hall finally got back to us about our bombshell story on open streets. Plus all the other news of the day.
April 13, 2021
ANALYSIS: Mayor de Blasio Has Abandoned the Open Streets ‘Program’
It's been a terrible week for open streets, with a volunteer being attacked by a car owner, open streets equipment being vandalized, opponents circulating petitions ... and a mayor who remains silent.
April 12, 2021
Yang Calls For Permanent Open Streets Program With City Funding
The mayoral candidate said he would direct city funding to a permanent open streets program, a priority for open streets volunteers who need help to keep the popular program humming.
April 4, 2021
Open Streets Coalition to Mayor: Give Us a Real Program (And Some Help)!
Dozens of volunteer groups that have been maintaining the city's open streets program are demanding support from the city to ensure that the public space initiativeis expanded in an equitable manner.
April 1, 2021
ANALYSIS: The Massive Holes in de Blasio’s ‘Open Streets’ Announcement
Even people who offered positive quotes in the mayor's press release are complaining of a lack of substance in the open space initiative
March 30, 2021
OPINION: De Blasio’s ‘Open Streets’ Announcement Falls Flat
The 34th Avenue open street in Jackson Heights has brought much relief to the people of a neighborhood that has suffered immensely from COVID-19 and a lack of public open space. So why is Mayor de Blasio not ensuring its permanent success?
March 29, 2021