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Summer Streets

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New York City

August 02, 2012

Summer Streets Brings Zip Lines and Climbing Walls to Closed Roadways

There's plenty of fun planned in car-free streets during the fifth annual Summer Streets program.

Union Square

June 12, 2012

DOT Announces Summer Streets 2012 with Free Zip Line in Union Square

Summer Streets will make nearly seven miles of Manhattan streets more pedestrian friendly this August.

Downtown

August 06, 2011

Sand Castle Built in Foley Square for Summer Streets

A sand castle shaped like a dragon was built in Foley Square Saturday as part of the city's Summer Streets program.

Midtown

August 04, 2011

Summer Streets Fest Returns With Free Rock Climbing and Bike Rentals

This year's Summer Streets festival, which closes off city streets for three consecutive Saturdays, is focusing on healthy eating and exercise.

Manhattan

July 12, 2011

New Campaign Looks to Make City-Improving Ideas a Reality

The Change by Us NYC campaign hopes to connect people with eco-friendly ideas to city agencies that will help them bring them into reality.

Manhattan

June 28, 2011

Sports Stars John Starks, John Franco Unveil 2011 ‘Summer Streets'

Knicks legend John Starks and Mets icon John Franco previewed this year's "Summer Streets" events.

Midtown

August 06, 2010

Park Avenue Dumpster Pools Set to Open This Weekend

The Dumpster pools will be set up on Park Avenue and 40th Street as part of the city's Summer Streets program.

Manhattan

July 16, 2010

'Dumpster Pools' are Coming to Park Avenue in August

Dumpster pools will come to Manhattan this summer after being offered in Brooklyn last year.

Upper West Side

March 01, 2010

Upper West Side Could Get Weekend Pedestrian Walkway in Spring

Dumpster pools will come to Manhattan this summer after being offered in Brooklyn last year.