Mayor Eric Adams and NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced yesterday, Monday October 24, that for the first time ever nearly 100 NYC streets will go car-free on Monday, October 31 to provide NYers a safe way to spend their night trick-or-treating. Aptly being called “Trick-or-Streets,” NYC’s original Open Streets program will expand on its hours this coming Monday from 4p.m. – 8p.m. Some of the streets will even have Dia de las Muertos programming from NYC DOT’s Public Space partners throughout the Halloween weekend for some spooky, fa-boo-lous fun. NYC DOT’s Public Space Programing Initiative brings free arts, cultural, fitness, and educational experiences to public spaces for all New Yorkers to enjoy. This news comes the same day the DOT celebrated the completion of the 34th Avenue Open Street redesign in Jackson Heights, a project started in 2020 that has successfully transformed 1.3 miles of 34th Avenue into a pedestrian and cyclist priority corridor. This Open Street dramatically reduced vehicular volumes and through traffic, improving safety for all road users with a 41.7% drop in crashes involving pedestrians.
Béla Fleck and the Flecktones are a jazz-bluegrass band from the United States. When Béla Fleck was invited to appear on the PBS TV series The Lonesome Pine Specials in 1988, he founded the Flecktones. Fleck, on banjo, Victor Wooten, Roy Wooten, and Howard Levy were the initial members.
Water For Elephants - Leap into the mesmerizing world of Water For Elephants, where you are transported back in time to the enchanting era of traveling circuses. As the story unfolds, you are swept away on a journey of love, loss, and redemption, all set against the backdrop of the magical circus world.
Bayside - The punk rock band, Bayside, is named after the New York neighborhood it comes from. Its lead vocalist and founder is Anthony Raneri, whose EP, “New Cathedrals,” reached the iTunes Top 10 Alternative Albums chart within hours of release.
Meadowlands Racetrack Beer Fest - Raise your glasses at the Meadowlands Racetrack Beer Fest. This annual event will feature a variety of local and international brews, live music, and delicious food options for a day of fun and celebration.
Andrew Schulz - Andrew Cameron Schulz is a stand-up comedian, actor, television producer, and podcaster from the United States. He is recognized for his work on MTV2's Guy Code, the Flagrant two podcast, The Brilliant Idiots podcast, and the Amazon original series, Sneaky Pete, in addition to his stand-up. "Schulz Saves America" is Schulz's first Netflix special.
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