Open Streets
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‘Chilling Effect’: City Slow to Pay Back Open Streets
The largely volunteer groups are waiting to get back tens of thousands of dollars from the city.
March 11, 2024
Money Problems: Brooklyn’s Fifth Ave. Open Street Loses Sponsor, While Vanderbilt Gets Trimmed
Even in two tony Brooklyn neighborhoods, a shortage of cash has left open streets struggling.
March 7, 2024
Thursday’s Headlines: 34th Avenue Is Officially a Park Edition
The 26-block car-free open street on 34th Avenue in Queens is officially a park! Plus more news.
December 21, 2023
EYES ON THE STREET: Berry Street Bike Boulevard Is a Model for Low-Traffic Streets
Berry Street has become a model for what low-traffic streets can look like.
November 21, 2023
The Fifth Ave. Redesign is Going on Five Years Delayed
Mayor Adams on Monday announced yet another round of community engagement and more "visioning" processes for the long-awaited redesign of Fifth Avenue — a process that comes after the previous administration spent two years doing just that.
November 7, 2023
Anti-Vision Zero Town Hall Postponed After Pols Bail Following Little Boy’s Death
Opponents of Vision Zero decided against criticizing the city's signature road safety initiative on Thursday night — and all it took was the killing of a little boy.
October 27, 2023
Upper West Sider Arrested For Attempt to Block DOT Open Street Project
She gave up her freedom for a parking space.
October 16, 2023
Popular Fort Greene Open Street Fizzles After City Pulls Support
DOT reassigned its contractor, and this open street — which once hosted rollicking dance parties — is history.
October 2, 2023
EYES ON THE STREET: Drivers Dominate Former W. 22nd Open Street
Meh. The barriers are gone and the cars are back on W. 22nd, but some spaces for people remain.
September 28, 2023
Another Flip-Flop: City Hall Allegedly Pauses Almost-Done Underhill Ave. Bike Boulevard
City Hall is intervening in yet another street redesign project, and supporters fear it could be the start of dismantling other improvements.
September 26, 2023
