Open Streets
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Monday’s Headlines: Permanent Paseo Edition
We journeyed to Jackson Heights to celebrate a milestone in the life of the 34th Avenue open street. Plus other news.
November 17, 2025
Friday Video: A Brief Look At What Austin Street Could Be
Check out what a safer, better, more vibrant Austin Street could look like.
September 19, 2025
Report: A Calmer 34th Avenue Open Street Starts on Northern Boulevard
Supporters the 34th Avenue open street hope design changes can help calm the strip and redirect faster riders to a safer Northern Boulevard.
June 17, 2025
Decision 2025: Mayoral Hopefuls Discuss the Death of Outdoor Dining
We asked, will you commit to expanding both Open Streets and outdoor dining in the roadway. And here's what they said...
May 12, 2025
Eric Adams Punts the Future of Open Streets to the Next Mayor
The city's car-free open streets are funded for just one more year under Mayor Adams's proposed budget. But Cuomo looms.
May 7, 2025
Open Streets Are Shrinking Thanks to ‘Lukewarm’ City Support: Lander
Another silver lining from the pandemic retreated under Mayor Adams.
April 27, 2025
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
