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Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas supports turning the 34th Avenue open street into a park. File photo: Clarence Eckerson Jr.

JESSICA GONZÁLEZ-ROJAS: Why I Support a Linear Park in Jackson Heights

By Jessica González-Rojas | May 10, 2021 | No Comments

The local Assembly member weighs in on the importance of open space for environmental justice.

Park Avenue in the old days was a linear park.

Wednesday’s Headlines: Some Linear Parks Are Apparently Better than Others Edition

By Streetsblog | May 5, 2021 | No Comments

Are rich people the only ones who can have nice things in this city? Plus all the other news.

Vision Zero in Decline: New Stats Show Blood Tide of Road Violence is Unchecked

By Gersh Kuntzman | May 4, 2021 | No Comments

April was the cruelest month — but the other months sucked, too.

Steven and Anna Moyano signing the new open streets petition on Sunday with their son, Gabriel.

THE COMPROMISE: New Open Streets Group Seeks ‘Linear Park’ for Jackson Heights

By Gersh Kuntzman | May 3, 2021 | No Comments

Finally, there's a real compromise on the table.

Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn is a successful open street, but too many others have challenges. It will take a city focus on public space management to ensure that people-centered placemaking thrives. File photo: Prospect Heights Neighborhood Development Council

CARLINA RIVERA: Here’s Why My Open Streets Bill Will Make NYC a ‘Model’ for the Nation

By Carlina Rivera | May 1, 2021 | No Comments

A Council Member and supporter of open streets says it plainly: We can transform the way our city works for everyday New Yorkers. We just need the imagination to realize it.

Carlina Rivera and open streets supporters rally at the 34th Avenue open street on Thursday morning. Photo: Dave Colon

ANALYSIS: ‘Permanent’ Open Streets Program Will Only Be As Good As The Next Mayor Wants It To Be

By Dave Colon | Apr 30, 2021 | No Comments

Meet Open Streets 2.0.

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