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Open Streets Won’t Survive Without More Money From the City, Organizers Warn

Open streets have shrunk significantly — and more cuts could be coming if the city doesn't cough up more funding, volunteer organizers warned.

March 14, 2025

City Scales Back Hugely Popular Fifth Ave. Holiday Open Street Despite Sales Boosts

Mayor Adams is the Grinch who stole his own car-free Christmas shopping spree!

December 4, 2024

Car-Free Streets are Good For Business, Yet Another Report Shows

“This just confirms the old saying, ‘Cars don’t spend money, people spend money,’” said one open street advocate.

November 18, 2024

Friday Video: School Streetspalooza

Check out how great life can be if we just give kids the space to be kids.

November 15, 2024

Tables of Success: Columbus Ave. Businesses Love the Open Street

Businesses up and down Columbus Avenue say the Sunday car-free open streets has been a boon — despite what car drivers believe.

September 27, 2024

More Safe School Streets Coming To NYC This Fall

A record number of school "open streets" will operate across the city when the school year starts next week, officials said.

August 29, 2024

DOT Rejects 24-7 Open Street for ‘Bedford Slip,’ Preferring Weekend-Only Hours

The popular plaza will reduce to weekends only after a six-week test run.

August 13, 2024

‘Save the Slip’: North Brooklynites Urge DOT to Keep Temporary Plaza

The place has become a north Brooklyn staple in just six weeks.

August 10, 2024

Businesses Thrive on Car-Free Streets, Yet Mayor Adams Ignores Call for Widespread Pedestrianization

Top city officials have long said they want to reduce cars to create business-friendly streets, but Gov. Hochul's decision to kill congestion pricing isn't helping.

July 29, 2024