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Kips Bay Pedestrian Plaza Plan Halted as Shopping Center Owner Opposes It

Kips Bay

April 22, 2013

Kips Bay Pedestrian Plaza Plan Halted as Shopping Center Owner Opposes It

The Department of Transportation said it wouldn't pursue the project while J.D. Carlisle opposed it.

New Pedestrian Plaza Opens on E. 25th St.

Gramercy

February 20, 2013

New Pedestrian Plaza Opens on E. 25th St.

Baruch College held a ribbon-cutting for the plaza, between Third and Lexington avenues.

East 25th Street Closed to Traffic to Create Baruch College Public Plaza

Flatiron

December 21, 2012

East 25th Street Closed to Traffic to Create Baruch College Public Plaza

The university is turning the block between Third and Lexington avenues into a pedestrian plaza.

Farmers Market to Be Evicted After Developer Pressures CB6 to Change Stance

Kips Bay

December 14, 2012

Farmers Market to Be Evicted After Developer Pressures CB6 to Change Stance

J.D. Carlisle told CB6 it would yank its support for another project unless the market was pushed out.

City Funding Sought for McCarren Park's Extension into Union Avenue

Williamsburg

October 17, 2012

City Funding Sought for McCarren Park's Extension into Union Avenue

The Open Space Alliance is seeking a city grant to turn the street to park space.

Jackson Heights Getting Year-Round Pedestrian Plaza on 78th Street

Jackson Heights

August 30, 2012

Jackson Heights Getting Year-Round Pedestrian Plaza on 78th Street

78th Street had been closed to traffic during the summer as a play street.

Astoria Residents To Try Out Pedestrian Plaza For One Day

Astoria

August 22, 2012

Astoria Residents To Try Out Pedestrian Plaza For One Day

This Saturday, DOT will close part of Newtown Avenue in Astoria to create a temporary pedestrian plaza.

New Zoning Regulations Could Bring More Skyscrapers to Midtown East

Midtown East

July 13, 2012

New Zoning Regulations Could Bring More Skyscrapers to Midtown East

The changes in zoning regulations were presented to the community at a meeting on Thursday.

Local All-Dad Pop Group to Kick-Off Jackson Heights Playstreet

Jackson Heights

June 18, 2012

Local All-Dad Pop Group to Kick-Off Jackson Heights Playstreet

Live music and a bouncy castle will mark the launch of this year's 78th Street playstreet. 
Businesses Hope to Put Brakes on Proposed Pedestrian Plaza

Astoria

June 06, 2012

Businesses Hope to Put Brakes on Proposed Pedestrian Plaza

DOT’s plan to build a pedestrian plaza on Newtown Avenue draws opposition from local business owners.
Residents Mull Safety Solutions for Busy Newtown Avenue

Astoria

June 04, 2012

Residents Mull Safety Solutions for Busy Newtown Avenue

DOT will hold a workshop about safety measures for the intersection of Newtown Avenue and 33rd Street.
Free Summer Concert Season Kicks Off in Jackson Heights

Jackson Heights

May 31, 2012

Free Summer Concert Season Kicks Off in Jackson Heights

A pedestrian plaza and a coffee shop are this year's venues for the free concerts in Jackson Heights.
Workers Putting Finishing Touches on Fowler Square Plaza

Fort Greene

May 09, 2012

Workers Putting Finishing Touches on Fowler Square Plaza

Workers were planting flowers around the plaza, which could open as early as this weekend. 
Major Times Square Redesign to Start in Spring

Times Square & Theater District

May 01, 2012

Major Times Square Redesign to Start in Spring

Initial construction will begin on Broadway in the spring and last through late 2015.
Kips Bay to Test Pedestrian Plaza for Three Months

Murray Hill, Gramercy & Midtown East

April 05, 2012

Kips Bay to Test Pedestrian Plaza for Three Months

The DOT plans to temporarily turn a stretch of Second Avenue into public open space.

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