“This isn’t about finger-pointing between agencies or branches of government. Everyone involved says they support year-round roadway dining, so now is the time to turn that agreement into action.” nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/05/26/mam…
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"Open Streets improve commercial corridors, increase foot traffic, support small businesses, and help neighborhoods remain economically vibrant... And perhaps most importantly, they create places where people actually want to spend time." thecivicpulse.com/p/the-fight-fo…
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“These participation numbers show exactly what we warned about: seasonality and a lengthy, bureaucratic approval process are making it harder for restaurants to participate..." nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/05/14/alm…
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Burying restaurants in paperwork and complicated applications widens the gap between who gets vibrant outdoor dining and who doesn't — and it hits low-income neighborhoods hardest.
Simplify the process. Make the program year-round. Every neighborhood deserves this!
Streetsblog New York City@StreetsblogNYC
June is a week away and nearly 1,000 restaurants are still waiting for their outdoor dining permits. What's the holdup? A failed program devised by former Mayor Eric Adams and the last City Council under Speaker Adrienne Adams, explains @kduggan16.
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Behind every rider, runner, & walker there is a story. What's yours?
The ☀️Summer Streets☀️ program is now in all five boroughs, but there's still huge potential for longer routes, more weekends, longer hours, & more!
Share your thoughts & feedback: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
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The dense districts of western Queens offer the best chance for Mayor Mamdani to introduce low-traffic neighborhoods to New York City, according to local advocates who discussed the car-light concept at a recent meetup in Mamdani’s former neighborhood. nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/05/20/mam…
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We have to Fix Canal and we have to Fix Chambers Street. We need safe cross town paths for bicyclists and pedestrians.
Streetsblog New York City@StreetsblogNYC
Why can't we have a bike lane on Chambers Street to connect the Brooklyn Bridge to the Hudson River Greenway? Blame the rampant placard abuse and illegal parking, @GershKuntzman explains.
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Mayor Mamdani could make the World's Borough the "envy of the world" with Low Traffic Neighborhoods! “Communities are eager for calmer, safer streets that bring people together. LTNs build on that momentum.” nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/05/20/mam…
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“Mayor Mamdani challenged us to make our streetscape the envy of the world, and this budget invests in DOT’s ability to provide streets that are safer and better for everyone — whether they’re walking to school, biking to work, riding the bus, or driving across town.”
Streetsblog New York City@StreetsblogNYC
Mayor Mamdani has earmarked more than $200 million in new funding in his executive budget for bus lanes, bike lanes and public realm projects over the next four years. nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/05/19/mam…
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"The data on safety are clear: street redesigns like the one proposed for West 72nd Street create safer conditions for all street users, especially pedestrians, with deaths and serious injuries reduced by 24% overall and by 39% for seniors." amny.com/news/the-futur…
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We must continue to protect the health and safety of all Bronxites. Any highway expansion does the opposite, so let's commit to reimagining the corridor and reducing VMT! @BxRiverAlliance @TransAltBX_Up @TransAlt
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A win for the Bronx and all of NYC! The relentless advocacy from the Stop the Cross Bronx Expansion Coalition and community members is paying off!! A testament to what’s possible when communities come together and put people first!
Streetsblog New York City@StreetsblogNYC
NY State is stopping plans to repair and widen 5 bridges along the Cross Bronx Expressway after a long fight with local residents who objected to the plan on the grounds that a wider highway would bring even more cars and traffic to a noted asthma alley. buff.ly/LmkLGeX
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NY State is stopping plans to repair and widen 5 bridges along the Cross Bronx Expressway after a long fight with local residents who objected to the plan on the grounds that a wider highway would bring even more cars and traffic to a noted asthma alley. buff.ly/LmkLGeX
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“When people can access your streets, when they can walk comfortably and enjoy their experience, people will come more often... It’s not just the regulars. You’re going to get people who are out for a bike ride [and] tourists who are going from park to park.”
westsiderag@westsiderag
A rally of cyclists pedaled across the Upper West Side Saturday to show support for a proposed new bike lane on West 72nd Street. westsiderag.com/2026/05/18/doz…
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We encourage DOT and the City Council to work together to expedite year-round outdoor dining legislation. New Yorkers and small businesses deserve a program that's simple, predictable, and built to last. @NYCCouncil @NYC_DOT @NYCComptroller
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Outdoor dining has helped transform public space across NYC — making streets more welcoming, social, and vibrant. We appreciate Comptroller @MarkLevineNYC taking a closer look at the barriers slowing the program down.
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"Why do bigger buildings get to use the on-street containers and not us smallest residential buildings? Why are we owners of small buildings paying for “new containers to store that trash, and new trucks to pick it up” that only bigger landlords get to use?"
NYDN Opinions@NYDNOpinions
NYC trash revolution ignores brownstones nydailynews.com/2026/05/18/nyc…
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Yes, all types of buildings deserve containerized trash!
Majority Leader Shaun Abreu@CMShaunAbreu
Spot on! This is a serious gap in our trash containerization efforts, but it’s a problem we can solve.
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