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Here's a great open street. Photo: Prospect Heights Neighborhood Development Council

Open Streets Coalition to Mayor: Give Us a Real Program (And Some Help)!

By Gersh Kuntzman | Apr 1, 2021 | No Comments

Dozens of volunteer groups that have been maintaining the city's open streets program are demanding support from the city to ensure that the public space initiativeis expanded in an equitable manner.

The 34th Avenue open street at sunset. This is what democracy looks like. File photo: Clarence Eckerson Jr.

OPINION: De Blasio’s ‘Open Streets’ Announcement Falls Flat

By Henry Mei | Mar 29, 2021 | No Comments

The 34th Avenue open street in Jackson Heights has brought much relief to the people of a neighborhood that has suffered immensely from COVID-19 and a lack of public open space. So why is Mayor de Blasio not ensuring its permanent success?

The Meatpacking Business Improvement District turned Little West 12th Street between Washington and Greenwich streets into a true open street. File photo: Gersh Kuntzman

Dozens of Community Groups Demand Real Open Streets Commitment from the Mayor

By Gersh Kuntzman | Mar 22, 2021 | No Comments

The Open Streets Coalition makes its play to Hizzoner.

THIS JUST IN: West 181st Street Busway To Start On April 26

By Dave Colon | Mar 19, 2021 | No Comments

Sweet relief is coming to Washington Heights bus riders this year.

Yes, it's sometimes crowded, but the subway is the solution.

State Comptroller Dashboard Shows Who Has Been Riding The Subway

By Dave Colon | Mar 19, 2021 | No Comments

The tool shows that that nine out of 10 neighborhoods that had the highest subway ridership in February, 2021 are in Queens or the Bronx.

Friday’s Headlines: Johnson & Johnson & de Blasio Edition

By Streetsblog | Mar 19, 2021 | No Comments

Mayor de Blasio led by example yesterday and got the Johnson & Johnson one-shot vaccine as part of his daily press conference. Imagine us, jealous of Mayor de Blasio! Plus all the other news.

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