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NYC Pols To DOT: We Want More — And Better — Summer Streets!
A group of 29 current and former elected officials asked DOT to expand the car-free streets program so that it's not just a few random Saturdays along unconnected stretches.
March 23, 2026
Mamdani Falls Short of Campaign Pledge to Expand Open Streets Funding Amid Budget Crunch
The mayor's proposed budget does not expand Open Streets — and raises lots of questions.
February 27, 2026
OPINION: ‘Summer Streets’ Shows That Car-Free Roads Give Kids the Independence They Need
A 9-year-old shares his experience of riding on DOT’s Summer Streets by himself.
September 3, 2025
Friday Video: The Triumph — And Tragedy — of Summer Streets
Summer Streets is great — can we do this every weekend? Um, no.
August 8, 2025
Wednesday’s Headlines: Return of Summer Streets Edition
Summer Streets is back and bigger than ever. Plus more news.
July 2, 2025
Tuesday’s Headlines: More Summer Streets Than Ever Edition
Summer Streets is a huge hit, as always. Plus more news.
August 6, 2024
Thursday’s Headlines: Support Summer Streets Edition
More more more — how do you like it, how do you like it, how do you like your Summer Streets? Plus other news.
August 24, 2023
Monday’s Headlines: Summer in the City Edition
It's the dog days of August in New York City, and that means barbecues. Plus other news.
August 7, 2023
Summer Streets Expands to All Boroughs; Still Ends Early, Though
As the Beastie Boys said, you need Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten to make it happen — but how about keeping it open beyond 1 p.m.?
June 12, 2023
