2023-07-29 10:02:00
Several New York streets In recent years, they have become open spaces, free of cars, so that New Yorkers can enjoy them in family, artistic, educational and rest plans. And this Saturday, July 29, the so-called program will begin “Summer streets” that will go until the end of August, with programs along several streets in each county, free of cars, so the invitation is to actively participate.
That was the call made by the commissioner of the Department of Transportation (DOT), Ydanis Rodriguez, in a meeting he held with members of ethnic media, where he asked New Yorkers to enjoy the call 5-5: Five counties with streets open to the community for the next five Saturdays of summer.
“What we want is for New Yorkers to take advantage of these events that we are promoting, and that this year for the first time they will be held in all five boroughs,” he said. the officialof Dominican origin, following warning that the “Summer Streets” plan, which creates spaces of several miles for communities to meet doing different activities, starts this Saturday with parallel events in Queens and Staten Island, which will begin at 7 in the morning and will end at 1 in the followingnoon, so the message is to get up early.
“I tell you that set your alarm clock, get up early that day, go out to the streets and have fun, to see music concerts, to enjoy an educational part, health, with different activities taking place. This year we are going to The Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Staten Island”, commented Rodríguez, who incidentally stated that depending on the taste of each person, there will be different options for using public spaces, including cars.
“There will be space for cyclists to ride their bikes, for pedestrians to walk, there will also be rest areas, even rock climbing activities with the NYPD”, said the DOT Commissioner, celebrating another edition valuing the streets as zones for all, which will add more than 20 car-free miles, in an initiative that the mayor, Eric Adams describes as “a bold new way to empower residents, support local businesses, and create open space.”
With three Saturdays with events in Manhattan and one in Brooklyn and the Bronx, the initiative will culminate on August 26, with events on the Grand Concourse from East Tremont Avenue to Mosholu Parkway, and Eastern Parkway from Grand Army Plaza to Buffalo Avenue.
“In New York City, our streets are our collective front yard and are public spaces for all New Yorkers. Summer Streets also helps serve as a way to provide arts, wellness, education and entertainment programming,” added Rodríguez, who took the opportunity to urge New York drivers to become aware of the importance of not speeding.
“They must be driving 25 miles per hour. We are not telling you not to drive, but to drive 25 miles per hour. We are not telling you not to drink, but when you drink, do not drive. and that they think regarding pedestrians and cyclists”, commented the head of the DOT, who incidentally praised the way in which the Big Apple has been opening up more space for New Yorkers, in its redesign so that public space is shared between pedestrians , cyclists and drivers, not just for cars.
In fact, initiatives the Adams Administration To fulfill this task, they have led to 35 new streets by 2023 that will be added to the Open Streets plan, which already has more than 200 locations in all corners of New York City.
“Open streets help our communities and businesses thrive. Just in time for summer, we encourage New Yorkers to enjoy our beautiful weather on the local Open Streets with friends, loved ones and neighbors,” said Rodríguez, inviting New Yorkers to take advantage of the streets in addition to the Summer Streets program. open which are available in all neighborhoods.
“One of the few positive aspects of the pandemic has been how New Yorkers have reimagined our streetscape to serve as abundant open space, and I mightn’t be more excited that Open Streets is back for another summer,” said the Borough President. Manhattan, Mark. levine. “Open Streets showcases the creativity and community that exists in our neighborhoods, and I look forward to seeing how Manhattanites use their streets this year.”
He Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, He also qualifies the Open Streets program as “proof that this city is at its best”, since there is a better use of public spaces.
“Too often, New York’s streets are dominated by dangerous and polluting cars when they might be safe places for children to play outdoors, centers of culture and community, and corridors of commerce. Thank you to DOT Commissioner Rodriguez and Mayor Adams for recognizing the power of reclaiming our streets for New Yorkers and bringing Open Streets to more neighborhoods in our boroughs. I look forward to continuing to defend the streets people first in hopes of expanding the footprint of this basic program,” said the Hispanic politician.
Where to learn more regarding Summer Street
You can visit this link to have complete information regarding events and dates
Summer Street 2023 in data
July 29 opens the summer 2023 open street plan with Queens and Staten Island
In Queens the event will be on Vernon Boulevard between 44 Drive and 30 Road
7:15 am a 8 am: 2nd Story Pilates + Yoga
8 am a 8:30 am: 2nd Story Pilates + Yoga
8:30 am a 9 am: India Home Dance
9 am a 9:45 am: The Afro-Latineers
10 am a 10:45 am: Every Thing Covered Band
11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Earth Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation
11:30 am a 12 pm: Priya Dance Academy
12:15 pm to 1 pm: Long live Vallenato! In Staten Island the program will be at Richmond Terrace between York Avenue and Bard Avenue from 7 am to 7:45 am: Alana Life and Fitness
8 am a 8:45 am: Jahtiek Long
9 am a 9:45 am: Sing For Hope
10 am a 10:45 am: Brooklyn Ballet
11 am to 11:45 am: Grupo Aurora
12 pm to 12:45 pm: Morrisania Band Project August 5, 12 and 19 Summer Street will arrive in Manhattan August 26 will include Brooklyn and The Bronx in the 2023 initiative 5 Saturdays in total includes Summer Street 2023 6 hours you can enjoy the residents of the counties with the 7:00 am to 1:00 pm events will have miles of streets participating in the events
New streets that will be added this 2023 to the Open Streets program
110 Street, and Queens 156 Street, and Queens Second Place, and Brooklyn Third Avenue, and Brooklyn 43 Street, and Brooklyn 50 Avenue, and Queens Seventh Street, and Brooklyn 82 Street, and Queens Amboy Street, and Brooklyn Bedford Street, and Manhattan Britton Avenue, and Queens Cooper Street, and Queens Deisius Street, and Staten Island East 123 Street, and Manhattan East 16 Street, and Manhattan East 161 Street, and El Bronx East 73 Street, and Manhattan Front Street, and Staten Island Grove Street, and Manhattan Jane Street, and Manhattan Pearl Street, and Brooklyn Reads Lane, and Queens Ridge Boulevard, and Brooklyn Rivington Street, and Manhattan Rutherford Place, and Manhattan St. Marks Place, and Manhattan Suffolk Avenue, and Staten Island Tiffany Street, and El Bronx Union Hall Street, and Queens Vermont Court, and Staten Island West 130 Street, and Manhattan West 142 Street, and Manhattan West 212 Street, and Manhattan Willoughby Avenue, and Brooklyn Willoughby Street, and Brooklyn
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