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Local law · Int 0257-2026

Special activation of the open streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic

New York City Council

Latest action Mar 30, 2026

Sponsor: Rita C. Joseph (Council Member, District 40, Democratic)

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to special activation of the open streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Aug 1, 2026. About our data

Summary

This bill would modify the existing Open Streets program to permit community organizations to request special activation opportunities, which are days and times the open street may be operated in addition to the open streets’ regular hours of operation. These special activation opportunities may include Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Halloween, or other time periods where there is significant pedestrian traffic.

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Where it stands

Became law without the Mayor's signature.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

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Cosponsors

7

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

  • Democratic7

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Recorded votes

  • Vote: Approved by Council

    NYC CouncilFeb 24, 2026Result: passed

    (42) (7) (0) (1)

  • Vote: Approved by Committee

    Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureFeb 24, 2026Result: passed

    (10) (0) (0) (1)

Full history

  1. Mar 30, 2026

    Returned unsigned by the Mayor

    This Introduction was Returned Unsigned by Mayor

    NYC Council

  2. Mar 27, 2026

    Adopted

    This Introduction was City Charter Rule Adopted

    Administration

  3. Feb 24, 2026

    Committee vote

    A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.

    Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

  4. Feb 24, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Council approved by Roll Call.

    NYC Council

  5. Feb 24, 2026

    Amended

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee

    Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Show full history (7 earlier events)
  1. Feb 24, 2026

    This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

  2. Feb 24, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

  3. Feb 24, 2026

    Sent to the executive

    This Introduction was Sent to Mayor by Council

    NYC Council

  4. Jan 30, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

  5. Jan 30, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

  6. Jan 29, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  7. Jan 29, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

    NYC Council

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