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Tuesday’s Headlines: Now We’ve Seen It All Edition
Oh, we've got long memories over here at Streetsblog. Just ask Peter Madonia up on Arthur Avenue!
June 30, 2020
Restaurants Will Soon Get More Street Space — And Maybe New York City Will Get a Permanent Improvement
New York City is about to ban cars from more streets to allow restaurants serve customers, a game-changing streetscape improvement that could have lasting implications.
June 26, 2020
BREAKING: City Doubles Temporary Protected Bike Lanes in Response to COVID
The mayor adds nine miles in Manhattan and Queens as part of the "Open Streets" program.
June 24, 2020
Improv at the Curbside: Outdoor Dining Program Kicks Off With Varied Security Barriers
Umbrellas, construction barriers, picket fencing — you name it, restaurant owners will try it in their bid to keep cars away from diners. Car-parkers beware!
June 23, 2020
Mayor Reveals ‘Open Restaurants’ Plan — And Industry is Pleased
A bubbly Mayor de Blasio announced a major, and streamlined, open streets for restaurants plan that, he says, will save 5,000 eateries and their 45,000 employees.
June 18, 2020
Tuesday’s Headlines: Black Lives Matter Mural Matters Edition
Our car-loving mayor must really think black lives matter — because he banned cars from driving over those painted words on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. Plus the other news.
June 16, 2020
Queens Pols: Make 34th Avenue Permanently Car-Free
Council Member Daniel Dromm and State Senator Jessica Ramos want the city to keep the open street off-limits to cars, even after the coronavirus pandemic subsides.
June 11, 2020
City Hall to Create Space for Outdoor Dining When Phase 2 Starts — But When is That?!
Don't make your reservations just yet.
June 5, 2020
Council Seeks Open Streets for Restaurants, Defying de Blasio (Again!)
The City Council today will take up a measure to require the city to create space "throughout the city for outdoor dining amid the COVID-19 pandemic," according to a statement from Speaker Corey Johnson.
May 28, 2020
Our Deliberate Mayor Says He’s Not Ready to Open Streets and Save the Restaurant Industry Yet
The mayor's deliberate style is hurting the city right now, restaurant owners say.
May 27, 2020
