I would support such programs so long as they did not impede traffic in a sizeable way. We need to continue the small town tradition of the South Shore and such events do promote that feeling. However, if they would bring traffic to a standstill we should look for other ways to promote recreation and socialization for New Yorkers in public spaces.

Yes, I support temporary or permanent repurposing of street space for pedestrians and cyclists. I wrote to DOT asking that Summer Streets be extended to west side streets. Although we were not successful this year, I will be pushing for an expansion to the Hudson River bike path for next summer. I support DOT’s new midtown spaces for pedestrians, and I have allocated capital funding to expand Dante Park at West 63 Street and Broadway so as to provide more space in that area for pedestrians. Design plans are being worked on now.

I support temporary repurposing of street space because it diversifies the use of public space and allows for New Yorkers to recreate. I have been a long time supporter of car free central park and I would encourage and push for the programme to continue.

At present, I have no long-term, lasting repurposing of street space in my district, along the lines of the closing of Broadway in Times Square for pedestrians. I would be open to considering any ideas or suggestions, in conjunction with the local community board(s) affected by such a change, as well as determining what impacts might be on MWBE's and other small businesses.