New York City Council Votes To Make Open Streets Program Permanent

New York City NY

30 April, 2021

12:05 PM

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CBS New York April 30, 2021 New York City's Open Streets program is here to stay. The City Council voted Thursday to keep certain roads closed to traffic at least part-time, CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reported. About two dozen people in Jackson Heights, Queens rallied in support of the bill Thursday. They said it's part of their dream for a greener New York that gives pedestrians priority over drivers. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.