THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
 
OFFICE OF THE HON. YDANIS RODRIGUEZ 
  
CITY HALL
NEW YORK, NY 10007
(212) 788-7053

April 11th, 2017

**Press Advisory**

Contact:  Russell Murphy, 917-584-9574 / rmurphy2@council.nyc.gov

 
  
WHAT:               The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) and City Council Transportation Chair Ydanis Rodriguez will announce an expanded 2nd annual Car Free NYC on Broadway in Manhattan and along St. Nicholas Avenue in Washington Heights, both happening on Earth Day, 
Saturday, April 22. In addition, Earth Day will also mark the kick-off to DOT's 10th annual Weekend Walks series.
WHO:           NYC DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg
            City Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez
WHEN:        Wednesday, April 12, 2017
WHERE:      Duffy Square
47 Street and Broadway, Manhattan
VISUALS:    Car Free Day logo up on Times Square billboard Pop-up dance performance by Gibney Dance, Citi Bike photo op, pop-up tent competition and knot-tying competition with Appalachian Mountain club, Vita Coco coconut water giveaways.
 


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