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Elmhurst’s ‘Little Thailand’ Gets Open Street Redesign
An already popular open street will be converted to one-way — with the space used to bolster the many restaurants nearby.
Someday, You May be Able to Activate Open Streets with Fewer City Hurdles
It could get easier and cheaper to organize hopscotch or hula hoop on open streets.
Queens Pol: DOT Needs to Solve ‘Moped Crisis’ in Paseo Park
Residents fear mopeds on the "gold standard" open street — and the local Council member is focused on a better design.
‘The Moped Crisis’: Bill Doubling Fines For Unauthorized Dealers Passes Senate
"[The bill] will help alleviate some of the challenges we see around mopeds,” said Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas, who is co-sponsoring the bill in her chamber.
Small East Bronx Open Street Shows Big Potential
An open street on less than a block of Williamsbridge is one of just two in the entire East Bronx.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Four for Fifth Edition
The good news? There's a new operator for the Fifth Avenue open street. The bad news? It's four blocks, down from 15 last year. Plus other news.
Open Streets Groups Warn of Extra Red Tape to Run Events
Two weeks notice for hopscotch or a yoga class?
City Urges Judge to Toss Anti-Open Streets Lawsuit
The city's not responsible for 24-7 car access to every street, officials argued.
DOT Trims Willoughby Ave. Open Street Hours Because ‘Streets Are For All New Yorkers’
It's a big hit on the same open street that key mayor adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin tried to remove less than two months into Mayor Adams's tenure.
A Modest Proposal: Ban Cars on Mulberry Street
On Sundays, Mulberry gets some relief as an open street, but it’s only for two blocks. This needs to be permanent.
