THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 
NEW YORK

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

Thursday, April 12, 2018

**Press Advisory **

Contact: Stephanie Miliano 954-534-2144 smiliano@council.nyc.gov

COUNCIL MEMBER YDANIS RODRIGUEZ & CAR FREE NYC PARTNERS UNVEIL PROGRAMMING FOR UPTOWN

New York, NY -   TODAY Thursday, April 12 at 11:30AM , Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez and executive directors from participating organizations at a press conference to announce programming along Saint Nicholas Avenue in Washington Heights on Saturday, April 21st, for Car Free Day. The Car Free Day uptown programming is organized by the Office of Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez and the Washington Heights Business Improvement District.

A stretch of 9 blocks, from 181st street to 190th street, will be open to people and cyclists, featuring educational and entertainment programming. There will be three performance areas featuring cultural performances from local and citywide organizations, plus bike classes and giveaways, and more!

What: Press conference to announce Care Free Day programming on St. Nicholas.

Who: Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez, Car Free Day partners.

Where: SE corner of St. Nicholas Avenue and 181st Street.

When:  TODAY, Thursday, April 12th at 11:30AM.