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RELAX: A New City Rule for Private Seating in Public Space Is More of the Same
A proposed new rule governing how much space restaurants can occupy on open streets is hardly controversial, John Surico writes.
April 25, 2025
Open Street Program in Jeopardy As Mayor Adams Is Not Funding It
Open Streets is running out of money as a key federal grant gets ready to expire, and Mayor Adams isn't coming to the rescue.
April 3, 2025
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
Vanderbilt Ave. Open Street Trims Hours For Second Straight Year
There will be less Vanderbilt Avenue open street than ever to enjoy this year.
February 28, 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
