New Yorkers will enjoy 20 miles of car-free streets and programming over five Saturdays, starting with Queens and Staten Island this Saturday.
With more than 20 miles of car-free streets over five Saturdays across all five boroughs, this year's program is the largest since the Summer Streets launched in 2008. Johny FernanAs a heat advisory remains in effect for most parts of the city, those looking to step outside will be able to enjoy some summer fun as part of New York City's annual Summer Streets program.
With more than 20 miles of car-free streets over five Saturdays across all five boroughs, this year's program is the largest since the Summer Streets launched in 2008. For the first time since the start of the program, there will be designated streets in all five boroughs, including Harlem.Over in Queens, the event starts at 12 p.m. on Vernon Boulevard, while Richmond Terrace on Staten Island begins at 10:30 a.m.
"We encourage everyone that day to wake up early that day to start walking, using their bikes," said New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. "There's going to be great entertainment, cultural performances happening also along those avenues."The overall aim for the program is to provide vibrant public spaces across the city.
Summer Streets this year will operate during its traditional hours between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on the following dates and streets:Summer Streets in Queens will run along Vernon Boulevard, from 44th Drive to 30th Drive, while the program in Staten Island will run along Richmond Terrace from York Avenue to Bard Avenue.
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