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Queens Pol Makes It Official: Demands 34th Avenue Open Street Be Made Permanent
A Queens council member has jumped on the effort to turn the city's best open street into a "permanent public space for the community."
September 14, 2020
A Small Number of Schools Have Asked City Hall for Car-Free Streets
Outdoor-learning program gains 160 applications for street space, with more expected, DOT commish says.
September 14, 2020
Eyes on the Street: Meatpacking Biz Group Has Seen the ‘Future’ of Public Space
They unpaved paradise and created a great open street.
September 12, 2020
More ‘Open Streets for Restaurants’ Coming This Weekend
If it's Friday, the mayor is getting his bib on.
September 11, 2020
FALL PREVIEW: DOT Unveils 181st Street Busway
A landmark makeover that would speed commutes in a congested corridor is set to start in November.
September 8, 2020
Stringer Proposes 75 Miles of Protected Bike Lanes Around 50 High Schools
The comptroller, a mayoral hopeful, seeks to boost the activity of the city's increasingly sedentary students.
September 4, 2020
Surface Transportation Council Members Break Ranks To Demand COVID Recovery Plan
Fed up with Mayor de Blasio's inattention, half the panel's members sign an open letter urging action.
September 2, 2020
City Approves 247 Schools for Outdoor Activities
The mayor, meanwhile, rips critics who demand dedicated funds for outdoor learning: They 'don't know what the hell they're talking about.'
September 1, 2020
City Hall Announces More ‘Open Restaurant’ Streets for this Weekend
As we do most Fridays, here are this weekend's new dining zones created by City Hall. With these six new locations, there are now roughly 90 "open restaurants" streets (which operate during weekend hours).
August 28, 2020
OPINION: Show Us the Money for School Streets, Mr. Mayor
Without dedicated funding, the "outdoor learning" program will only promote inequality among schools.
August 28, 2020