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EXCLUSIVE: City Cleanup Corps to Take Over Running Fort Greene Open Streets — Others to Follow?
"It's terrific," said one volunteer coordinator along Willoughby Avenue, South Portland Avenue and Hall Place — three extremely popular open streets primarily because of the work of the volunteers to keep cars off the roadway.
August 2, 2021
A Round and a Roundy: Open-Street Opponents Pounce on Play Space
When it comes to open streets and what they mean for kids, our national-treasure 'bartoonist' always nails it.
July 20, 2021
Open-Street Killjoys in Jackson Heights Tried To Silence the Circus
Opponents of the 34th Avenue space lash out at another activity for kids.
July 19, 2021
OPINION: Opponents of Open Streets Need to Stop Ruining Kids’ Summers
Some neighbors believe their private vehicles have more right to the public land than the people.
July 15, 2021
De Blasio to 34th Avenue Open Streets Opponents: Stop Parking in Children’s Play Areas!
Kids, not cars!
July 13, 2021
Do Protesters Seek More Say over Open Restaurants — Or Do They Just Want Parking?
Welcome to the latest in Streetsblog’s ongoing coverage of revanchist movements across the city. Today's edition? Anti-restaurant protesters.
June 29, 2021
Mayor Won’t Commit to Bold Plan for 34th Avenue that All His Would-Be Successors Support
The stall continues.
June 16, 2021
LANDSLIDE: Now Eric Adams Has Also Signed the 34th Avenue Linear Park Petition, Dashing Anti-Open Streets Group
The Brooklyn Borough President was clear that his support centered on equity and the public health benefits of car-reduction strategies.
June 15, 2021
Monday’s Headlines: Flower Power Edition
If you missed this weekend's transformation of the Meatpacking District into a flower-filled, Barcelona-style, car-free superblock, Clarence Eckerson's got you covered. Plus the weekend's other news.
June 14, 2021
NO COMPROMISE: Maya Wiley is Latest Mayoral Hopeful to Support 34th Avenue Linear Park
Yet another would-be mayor supports open streets done right.
June 14, 2021
