Wave Hill Weekly Events July 14–July 20: Scented Plants Sunday & Sunset Wednesday

 

In the city, the sweet smell of summer is not a phrase you usually hear—except here at Wave Hill, and we have just the summer celebration to remind your nose, and your soul, of the beauty of summer. Scented Plants Sunday is a full day of events that will rejuvenate all your senses, from guided garden walks and our scratch-and-sniff plant pavilion to herbal crafts and cooking demonstrations. Then, the soulful sounds of Latin Grammy winner Nella will light up the night this Sunset Wednesday. 

 Family Art Project: Exploring Herbal Arts 

Sat, July 15, 2023, 10AM–1PM 

Sun, July 16, 2023, 10AM–1PM 

Free with admission to the grounds 

Registration not required. 

Using your sense of smell and touch, discover the world of herbal and botanical arts. Decorate your own perfume bottle and then create a scented blend using lavender and other plants inspired by Wave Hill’s Herb Garden. Scented Plants Day event. 

Public Gallery Tour  

Sat, July 15, 2023, 2–3PM 

Free with admission to the grounds 

Registration is not required. 

Exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery explore the dynamic relationship between nature, culture and site. When exhibitions are open, Gallery Greeters lead public gallery tours on Thursdays and Saturdays. Visitors can expect an in-depth look at artworks on view in Glyndor Gallery and in the Sunroom Project Space, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in a unique environment. Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes. 

Today’s tour features current exhibitions.  

Yoga in the Garden  

Sun, July 16, 2023, 10–11AM 

$25; including admission to the grounds. Wave Hill Members save 10% 

Registration required, online or by calling 718.549.3200 x251

Root your feet in the grass and look out upon the vistas as you enjoy a gentle yoga class led by Susie Caramanica. All levels welcome. Rain cancels. Continues through July.

Scented Plants Sunday  

Sun, July 16, 2023 

Free with admission to the grounds 

Celebrate the scents of summer this weekend, when the air is perfumed with fragrant flowers and foliage. Explore the gardens with our experts, sample tasty recipes and take a bit of summer home with you in the form of an herbal craft. Activities for gardeners and budding herbalists of all ages.  

Scratch and Sniff Plant Pavilion 

Sun, July 16, 2023, 10AM-4PM 

Free with admission to the grounds 

Zoom-in on the scents of some familiar and unusual herbs at this drop-in station. Scratch and sniff plants that are suitable for petting, and check out the shapes, textures, colors and scents of their leaves and flowers. What’s your favorite? Ages five and older welcome with an adult.   

“Scentsational” Summer Plant Walk 

Sun, July 16, 2023, 11AM–NOON; 1–2PM  

Free with admission to the grounds 

Registration not required. Space is limited. 

Experience first-hand how your olfactory senses can support mindfulness and engender a sense of place and well-being on this rejuvenating garden walk. Stroll through Wave Hill’s most extravagantly scented garden areas with John Beirne, Curatorial Director of Horticulture at Reeves Reed Arboretum, and discover the varied sensory attributes of herbs and other aromatic plants. Along the way, learn the names and general growing requirements of our favorite fragrant plants for further study or to help plan a sensory garden of your own. Ages 12 and older welcome with an adult.  

Cooking Demo: Summery Herbal Beverages and Baked Goods   

Sun, July 16, 2023, 11AM–NOON 

Free with admission to the grounds 

Registration not required. 

Peppermint, basil, lemon verbena and more—many herbs taste as good as they smell! Enjoy a taste of summer with some delicious, sweet drinks and baked goods made with fragrant herbs harvested at their peak. Chef Nick Acosta of Wave Hill exclusive caterer Great Performances demonstrates some favorite summer recipes while Wave Hill's Director of Public Programs Laurel Rimmer shares tips for selecting and growing the herbs featured in the recipes. Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult.  

Incense & Smudges Workshop  

Sun, July 16, 2023, 1–3PM 

$55, including admission to the grounds. Wave Hill Members save 10% 

Registration required, online or by calling 718.549.3200 x251

Join Melissa Rivera of Holistic Energy Healing in a gentle circle-meditation, then learn the history and uses of incense and smudges. Work in groups to concoct your own natural incense cones and smudge bundles inspired by the delightful aromas of the Herb Garden. Go home with handmade products, recipes and resources, and a new wellness ritual to add to your routine. Ages 12 and older welcome with an adult. Scented Plants Day event.  

Public Garden Highlights Walk 

Sun, July 16, 2023, 2–2:45PM 

Free with admission to the grounds 

Registration is not required.

Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Topics vary by season and the expertise of the Guide--come back for an encore; each walk varies with the Guide leading it. This walk lasts a half-hour to 45 minutes. Severe weather cancels.  

Sunset Wednesdays: Nella 

Wed, July 19, 2023, 7–8PM 

$15/adults; $10/students/seniors; $6/children 6-18; FREE/members and children under 6 

Advance tickets encouraged, but not required, online or by calling 718.549.3200 x251

 

Winner of the 2019 Latin Grammy Award for Best New Artist, Nella brings her powerhouse voice and undeniable presence to Wave Hill for a special concert in duet with guitar. Merging the folkloric roots of her native Venezuela with the sounds of her generation and influences from Spain’s Andalusia region, Nella carries her songs around like essential supplies in a backpack and sings them with her soul. 

Sunset Wednesdays take place on the Great Lawn. Visitors may bring folding chairs and blankets. Picnicking is permitted. The Café and Shop are open until 7PM.  

In the event of inclement weather, this event will move to Armor Hall, in Wave Hill House. Capacity there is limited and ticketed guests receive priority seating. Premium admission is in effect from 4PM to 8PM each Sunset Wednesday. Passes and discounts, including guest passes, Culture Pass, AHS, etc., will not be accepted starting at 4PM. Member-for-a-Day passes are accepted.  

Stories in the Garden   

Thu, July 20, 2023, 10:15–11AM; 11:15AM–NOON 

Free, and admission to the grounds is free on Thursdays 

Drop-in with limited capacity, first come first serve. 

Join Wave Hill and Literacy Inc. educators for storytime in the garden! Stories will come to life through interactive book readings and related activities. For rain or other extreme weather, the program will meet in the Gund Theater in Wave Hill House. Ideal for children ages three to six with an adult.

Public Garden Highlights Walk 

Thu, July 20, 2023, 12–12:PM 

Free with admission to the grounds 

Registration is not required. 

Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Topics vary by season and the expertise of the Guide--come back for an encore; each walk varies with the Guide leading it. This walk lasts a half-hour to 45 minutes. Severe weather cancels.  

Public Gallery Tour  

Thu, July 20, 2023, 2–3PM 

Free, and admission to the grounds is free on Thursdays 

Registration is not required. 

Exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery explore the dynamic relationship between nature, culture and site. When exhibitions are open, Gallery Greeters lead public gallery tours on Thursdays and Saturdays. Visitors can expect an in-depth look at artworks on view in Glyndor Gallery and in the Sunroom Project Space, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in a unique environment. Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes. 

HOURS: 10AM–5:30PM, Tuesday–Sunday 

Shuttle Service runs Thursday–Sunday 

Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at wavehill.org.  

Three Chinese Chemical Manufacturing Companies and Five Employees Charged with Conspiring to Manufacture Fentanyl

Defendants Allegedly Imported Fentanyl Precursors into the United States and Worked with Mexican Cartels to Manufacture and Distribute Fentanyl in the United States

Prosecution is Among the First of its Kind

Friday, June 23, 2023

 Earlier today, at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, two indictments were unsealed that detail criminal conspiracies by companies and employees based in China to manufacture and distribute fentanyl in the United States.  This prosecution is among the first ever in the United States to charge Chinese chemical manufacturing companies with supplying precursor chemicals used to make fentanyl to the United States.  

The first indictment charges Anhui Rencheng Technology Co. (Rencheng), Ltd., Anhui Moker New Material Technology Co., Shutong Wang and Shifang Ruan with conspiracy to manufacture and distribute fentanyl, manufacture of fentanyl, and other related offenses.  In addition, the indictment charges those same defendants, as well as Xinyu Zhao and Yue Gao, with illegally concealing their activities, including through customs fraud and introducing misbranded drugs into the United States marketplace.  The indictment also charges Rencheng, Wang, and Ruan with conspiracy to distribute butonitazene, a controlled substance. 

The second indictment charges Hefei GSK Trade Co., Ltd, also known as “Hebei Gesuke Trading Co. Ltd.” and “Hebei Sinaloa Trading Co., Ltd.”, and Ruiqing Li with similar offenses, including conspiracy to manufacture and distribute fentanyl, manufacture of fentanyl, conspiracy to distribute a List I chemical, distribution of a List I chemical, customs fraud conspiracy, introducing misbranded drugs into interstate commerce, and distribution of metonitazene, a controlled substance.

Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General, Breon Peace, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, Lisa O. Monaco, United States Deputy Attorney General, and Anne Milgram, Administrator, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Keechant, L. Sewell, Commissioner, New York City Police Department, and Steven A. Nigrelli, Acting Superintendent, New York State Police, announced the charges.

“As alleged, the defendants knowingly distributed the chemical building blocks of fentanyl to the United States and Mexico, even providing advice on how they should be used to manufacture this dangerous drug which inflicts untold tragedy in New York City, Long Island and across the nation,” stated United States Attorney Peace.  “This prosecution shows that the companies and individuals who fuel our nation’s deadly opioid epidemic—wherever they are located—will be found and prosecuted to the full extent of the law.”

“When I announced in April that the Justice Department had taken significant enforcement actions against the Sinaloa Cartel, I promised that the Justice Department would never forget the victims of the fentanyl epidemic,” said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland. “I also promised that we would never stop working to hold accountable those who bear responsibility for it. That includes not only going after the leaders of the Cartels, their drug and gun traffickers, their money launderers, security forces, and clandestine lab operators. It also includes stopping the Chinese chemical companies that are supplying the cartels with the building blocks they need to manufacture deadly fentanyl.”

“Today’s announcement is a down payment on our pledge to use every tool in the government’s arsenal, in every corner of the globe, to protect American communities,” said Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco. “The Justice Department will not rest or relent in investigating and prosecuting every link of the fentanyl supply chain, including the PRC companies and executives who produce and export vast quantities of the precursor chemicals the drug cartels need to peddle their poison. There can be no safe haven.”

“Today’s announcement is a considerable step forward in our unrelenting fight against fentanyl, targeting the threat where it starts,” said DEA Administrator Anne Milgram. “These companies and individuals are alleged to have knowingly supplied drug traffickers, in the United States and Mexico, with the ingredients and scientific know-how needed to make fentanyl – a drug that continues to devastate families and communities across the United States, killing Americans from all walks of life. Targeting entire criminal drug networks, from the source of supply to the last mile of distribution, is critical to saving American lives. DEA will not stop until this crisis ends.”

“Today’s charges are further proof of the unceasing, wide-ranging efforts the New York City Police Department will undergo to rid our city of illegal drugs,” stated NYPD Commissioner Sewell.  “No matter where or how this poison is manufactured and distributed, we are united with our local, state, federal, and international law-enforcement partners in the fight against drug traffickers. To that end, I thank and commend the U.S. Department of Justice, the Office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the New York State Police, and everyone else involved in this case for their exceptional work.”

New York State Police Acting Superintendent Nigrelli stated, “The prosecution of these criminals reinforces that we will continue to be vigilant in stopping the flow of dangerous, illegal drugs into our country. The manufacturing and distribution of these highly addictive drugs perpetuates a cycle of substance abuse which poses a significant threat to safety and quality of life within our communities. Drug trafficking organizations of any kind will not be tolerated. I thank the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York and our law enforcement partners for their continuing commitment to identify, arrest and prosecute anyone who attempts to infiltrate these dangerous drugs into our nation.”

The misuse of fentanyl, a Schedule II controlled substance, has resulted in one of the deadliest drug threats the United States has ever faced.  It is a highly addictive synthetic opioid that is approximately 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine.

As alleged in the indictments, the defendant companies supplied precursor chemicals to the United States and Mexico, among other places, knowing they would be used to manufacture fentanyl.  The defendant companies openly advertised their products all over the world, including to the United States and Mexico, on social media platforms.  They also sent their chemical products to the United States and Mexico by boat and by air, using public and private international mail and package carriers.  To prevent detection and interception of chemical products at the borders, the defendant companies employed deceptive and fraudulent practices, such as mislabeling packages, falsifying customs forms, and making false declarations at border crossings.  The chemicals distributed by the defendants included all the materials necessary to manufacture fentanyl via the most common pathways.

The defendant companies attempted to obfuscate their distribution of fentanyl precursors by adding “masking” molecules, which slightly alter the chemical signature of the underlying precursor chemicals.  By changing the chemical signature, an altered substance could evade testing protocols and relevant regulations by appearing to be a new substance.  Such masking molecules are easily removed, thus enabling the purchaser to return the substance to its original form as a fentanyl precursor.  The defendant companies not only produced and distributed masked precursors, but also provided instructions about how to remove the masking molecules upon receipt, thus helping their customers to more effectively obtain banned precursors and produce fentanyl.  The defendants also gave instructions on how to improve fentanyl yield and advice on which chemicals to buy to replace banned precursor products.

Mexican drug trafficking organizations, including but not limited to the Sinaloa Cartel and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, have increasingly availed themselves of the fentanyl precursors and masked fentanyl precursors developed and distributed by the defendant companies and companies like them.  The chemicals provided by the defendant companies have enabled such cartels and other drug trafficking organizations to produce fentanyl in clandestine laboratories in Mexico on a massive scale, for subsequent distribution in the United States and elsewhere. The materials and instructions provided by the defendant companies and companies like them have directly caused and contributed to the influx of deadly fentanyl into the United States.

The charges in the indictment are allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

The government’s case is being handled by the Office’s International Narcotics and Money Laundering section.  Assistant United States Attorneys Francisco Navarro, Erik Paulsen, Chand Edwards-Balfour, Adam Amir and Saritha Komatireddy are in charge of the prosecution with assistance from EDNY Special Agent George Dietz and Paralegal Specialist Bridget Donovan.  The joint investigation was conducted by the DEA New York, DEA Mexico, DEA Diversion Control Division, DEA Special Testing and Research Laboratory, United States Customs and Border Protection New York field office, IRS New York Division, and United States Postal Inspection Services of New York.  The Justice Department’s Office of International Affairs also provided assistance.

This effort is part of an OCDETF operation.  OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles the highest-level criminal organizations that threaten the United States using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach.  Additional information about the OCDETF Program can be found at https://www.justice.gov/OCDETF 

NYC DOC OFFICER INDICTED FOR FALSIFYING SUICIDE TRAINING COMPLETION FOR 74 CORRECTION OFFICERS

 

Defendant Allegedly Assigned COs on Modified Duty to Take Training for Others Who Were On Leave or Off Duty to Increase Numbers 

 Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark and New York City Department of Investigation Commissioner Jocelyn E. Strauber today announced that a NYC Department of Correction officer has been indicted for Tampering with Public Records, Identity Theft and Official Misconduct for falsifying suicide training completion for 74 officers in one of the Rikers Island jails.

 District Attorney Clark said, “During the growing crisis of inmate suicides in 2021, apparently amid pressure to increase the number of officers taking a suicide prevention refresher course, the defendant allegedly provided a group of officers the personal identification and login information for scores of officers on leave and allegedly directed them to take the training for their colleagues. In the first two weeks of May 2021, scores of officers unknowingly were credited with taking the training despite the fact that that they weren't even on Rikers Island, some were in the hospital undergoing surgery, caring for seriously ill loved ones, or nursing their newborn children.”

 Commissioner Strauber said, “The Department of Correction’s suicide prevention training for officers is a critical part of the Department’s efforts to prevent and to address self-harm by persons in custody. Given the nature of this training, it is particularly disturbing that this correction officer, as charged, directed a scheme resulting in the creation of training records, which falsely represented that officers had completed the training when in fact they had not. The alleged conduct placed persons in custody at risk. I thank DOC and the Bronx District Attorney’s Office for their commitment to hold accountable correction officers that engage in misconduct that jeopardizes the safety of persons in custody in this City.”

 District Attorney Clark said the defendant, Vinette Tucker-Frederick, 41, a Correction Officer for nine years who was assigned to the Anna M. Kross Center (AMKC), was arraigned today on an indictment charging 74 counts of first-degree Tampering with Public Records, 74 counts of first-degree Identity Theft, and Official Misconduct before Bronx Supreme Court Justice George Villegas. She is due back in court on September 12, 2023.

 According to the joint investigation by the Bronx DA’s Public Integrity Bureau and DOI, in the Spring of 2021, a mandatory refresher course on Suicide Prevention was available on a new digital Learning Management System, enabling staff to take the training on a computer at their jail facility instead of going to the DOC Academy in Queens. At the Anna M. Kross Center, the percentage of staff that had taken the training remained around 5%. The defendant, a control room officer with significant authority in determining officers' assignments, allegedly used some officers to take the training instead of scheduling all the staff to do it.

 An indictment is an accusatory instrument and not proof of a defendant’s guilt.

Partnerships for Parks - New Grant Opportunity

 

NYC Green Fund Grassroots Grant Program Is Open Looking for funding to activate a local park or open space? We’re excited to announce the expanded NYC Green Fund Grassroots grant program is now open! This is your new, all-in-one destination for grassroots funding from Partnerships for Parks and City Parks Foundation. The NYC Green Fund Grassroots grant program will provide funding support up to $40,000 per year along with the option of two-year funding for returning grantees to better sustain projects long-term.  The Green Fund Grassroots grant program combines elements from the Green Relief & Recovery Fund, Capacity Fund, and Green Arts / LIVE to ensure we meet the diverse needs of community members like you who volunteer to care for open spaces across our city while reducing the number of deadlines you need to keep track of. We’re also happy to say we’ve simplified the application. To learn everything you need to know about applying for this grant, attend one of our info sessions, which are being held weekly until the end of the application period.

Session 1 Weds, June 28 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm — Register Here Session 2 Thurs, July 6 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm — Register Here Session 3 (In Spanish) Tues, July 11 from 6:00pm  - 7:00pm — Register Here Session 4 Mon, July 17 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm — Register Here Session 5 Weds, July 26 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm — Register Here The application deadline is July 31, 2023 at 11:59am LEARN MORE APPLY Partnerships for Parks is a joint program of City Parks Foundation and NYC Parks that supports and champions a growing network of leaders caring and advocating for neighborhood parks and green spaces. We equip people and organizations with the skills and tools needed to transform these spaces into dynamic community assets. City Parks Foundation 830 5th Avenue New York, NY 10065

Metal Refinishers Recruit Apprentices

 

The Finishing Trades Institute of New York will conduct a recruitment from July 27, 2023 through August 9, 2023 for 50 Metal Refinisher apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor announced today.

Please note that the openings listed for apprentices represent the total number for two recruitment regions – the New York City and Long Island regions.

Applications can be obtained, in person only, from the Finishing Trades Institute of New York, 45-15 36th Street, Long Island City, NY, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, during the recruitment period. This is a limited-application recruitment. Only 500 applications will be distributed, on a first-come, first-serve basis. The recruitment will be offered for 10 business days or until 500 applications have been issued, whichever comes first.

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (such as TASC or GED). Proof will be required at the time of enrollment in apprenticeship.
• Must attend a mandatory orientation which includes a site evaluation and completing a personal statement (provided during orientation).
• Must sign an affidavit attesting that they are physically able to perform the work of a Metal refinisher, which may include:
  • Lifting and moving heavy fixtures, equipment and compound up to 70 pounds.
  • Working from ladders, scaffolds, and personal lifts.
• Must take and pass a drug test, at the expense of the sponsor, after selection and randomly throughout the apprenticeship.

• Must be able to read, hear, and understand instructions and warnings in English.

For further information, applicants should contact Finishing Trades Institute of New York at (718) 937-7440. Additional job search assistance can be obtained at your local New York State Department of Labor Career Center (see: dol.ny.gov/career-centers).

Apprentice programs registered with the Department of Labor must meet standards established by the Commissioner. Under state law, sponsors of programs cannot discriminate against applicants because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or marital status. Women and minorities are encouraged to submit applications for apprenticeship programs. Sponsors of programs are required to adopt affirmative action plans for the recruitment of women and minorities.

Third Avenue Business Improvement District - Want to transform the HUB?

 

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The Third Avenue Business Improvement District promotes the growth, vitality and visibility of the Bronx’s oldest and most trafficked commercial corridor. We address barriers for district small business owners and build robust equitable economic development tools by demanding equitable City resources, safer & cleaner streets, and responsible, mission-driven development. Our organization is helping drive the systemic change needed to support equitable economic development in the Bronx. We organize and build coalitions, provide strategic community services, provide research and data analysis, and support targeted advocacy efforts that strengthen community voices, build community power, and help to win economic development policies that invest in people as much as they invest in places.

MAYOR ADAMS, DOT COMMISSIONER RODRIGUEZ OPEN LATEST PHASE OF “BROADWAY VISION,” CREATING IMPROVED PUBLIC SPACES AND STREET SAFETY FROM MADISON SQUARE TO HERALD SQUARE

 

Work Completed This Week Adds Two New Plazas, Shared Streets, and Two-Way Bike Connections Along Broadway, From West 25^th Street to West 32^nd Street

 

Next Phase of Broadway Vision Will Deliver Permanent Capital Improvements, From West 21^st Street to West 33^rd Street

 

Project Delivers on Commitments in Mayor Adams’ “Working People’s Agenda” and “New” New York Action Plan

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez celebrated the completion of a new phase of the Adams administration’s “Broadway Vision” plan, which has created vibrant, new public spaces and improved street safety between Madison Square and Herald Square in Manhattan. Kicked off in March, this phase of the plan delivered two new plazas, two new blocks of shared streets, and a two-way bike connection along Broadway, from West 25^th Street to West 32^nd Street.

 

“We are delivering major improvements along seven blocks of Broadway, reclaiming space for people to enjoy, and showing the world that New York City is back,” said Mayor Adams. “People have talked about this project for years, and our administration got this work done in a few short months — ready for New Yorkers to enjoy this summer. And we are moving forward with even more permanent improvements to make an even larger stretch of this iconic street available to the public going forward. That’s what we call promises made, promises kept.”

 

“In a mere three months, DOT delivered a transformative project — enhancing pedestrian and cyclist access, while driving foot traffic to support local businesses,” said Deputy Mayor for Operations Meera Joshi. “The Broadway Vision project exemplifies the Adams administration’s dedication to building new public spaces as quickly as possible to create a more vibrant and people-centered city.”

 

“This is what reimagining public space looks like,” said DOT Commissioner Rodriguez. “What was once a multi-lane roadway is now a bustling, vibrant corridor of plazas and shared streets, where crowds of New Yorkers and visitors are dining out, enjoying this iconic corridor by foot or by bike. We thank Mayor Adams for his vision and support and look forward to seeing this beautiful public space improved on even further with permanent materials.”

The view north from West 25^th Street and Broadway after public space and street safety improvements under the Adams administration’s Broadway Vision plan. Credit: New York City Department of Transportation

  

The view north from West 25^th Street and Broadway before public space and street safety improvements under the Adams administration’s Broadway Vision plan. Credit: New York City Department of Transportation

Rendering of Greeley Square after capital construction work is completed. Credit: “New” New York Panel

 

This completed section of Broadway is the latest piece of the Adams administration’s comprehensive Broadway Vision plan to create safe, vibrant public spaces along Broadway, from Union Square to Columbus Circle. The stretch of Broadway now includes several traffic-calming treatments and public space enhancements:

• Plazas between West 25^th Street and West 26^th Street and between West 26^th Street and West 27^th Street;
• Curb extensions and narrower turns to calm traffic;
• Shortened crossings and wider crosswalks to enhance pedestrian safety;
• Two-way bike boulevard treatments, along with related signage and signals;
• Reconfigured curb lanes to facilitate loading and pickups/drop offs; and
• Additional public space and cycling amenities, like seating, planters, increased Citi Bike capacity, and additional bike parking.

 

In partnership with the Flatiron NoMad Partnership, the city is also permitting outdoor dining at restaurants in the plaza areas between West 25^th Street and West 27^th Street.

 

With the completion today of the redesign — done within months using in-house resources — DOT is continuing to develop a plan for permanent capital improvements from West 21^st Street to West 33^rd Street.

 

The completion of this project marks 15 blocks along Broadway that have been transformed into plazas or shared/slow streets through the Broadway Vision plan — creating 111,200 new square feet of pedestrian space between Union Square and Columbus Circle, as well as 49,400 square feet of new shared space. Shared streets — also known as “pedestrian-priority” streets — are roadways designed for slow travel speeds where pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists all share the right of way. Typically used on low vehicle-volume or high pedestrian-volume streets, vehicles are advised to drive five miles per hour.

 

The completed project also delivers on a key commitment in Mayor Adams’ “Working People’s Agenda,” which included a $375 million investment to create extraordinary new public spaces across the city. The administration has marked milestones in other major public space projects through that investment this year, including Broadway Junction in Brooklyn and the Arches in Lower Manhattan. This phase of Broadway Vision also builds on “Making New York Work for Everyone,” the action plan put together by the “New” New York panel that Mayor Adams and New York Governor Kathy Hochul convened in 2022.