{"id":305504,"date":"2026-07-25T14:52:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T14:52:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/305504\/"},"modified":"2026-07-25T14:52:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T14:52:14","slug":"nyc-roads-close-to-vehicles-for-annual-summer-streets-program-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/305504\/","title":{"rendered":"NYC roads close to vehicles for annual Summer Streets program this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) \u2014 The yearly program that shuts down streets to vehicles and opens them to pedestrians and bikers returns to New York City this weekend.<\/p>\n

This year’s Summer Streets program<\/a> kicks off in Queens and Staten Island on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a day of free performances, cultural programs, fitness classes, giveaways and more.<\/p>\n

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Closed streets<\/p>\n

Queens: Vernon Boulevard between 44th Drive and 30th Road<\/p>\n

Staten Island: Broadway between Harvest Avenue and Richmond Terrace<\/p>\n

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Event attendees will be able to save up to $10 on Citi Bike and e-bike rides using the promo code SUMMER2WHEEL, while those who prefer to be on their feet can enjoy free running and walking programs hosted by New York Road Runners.<\/p>\n

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New this year, New Yorkers can also get an up-close look at the Knicks championship sign used during the team’s ticker-tape parade honoring their NBA win. Fans will be able to take pictures with the sign and even get the chance to win a replica of the Champions Way street sign<\/a> by posting their selfies on social media.<\/p>\n

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For the chance to win, just look for a truck bearing a giant sign that reads “New York City Congratulations the 2026 NBC Champions.”<\/p>\n

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Future Summer Streets programs will also take place in Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx.<\/p>\n

Dominique Jack is a digital content producer from Brooklyn with more than five years of experience covering news. She joined PIX11 in 2024. More of her work can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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