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Putting the Park Back in Park Avenue: Inside the Plan to Green Midtown

The city wants to more than double Park Avenue’s skinny medians between 46th and 57th — trading a lane of traffic for trees, seating and maybe a bike path. Here’s what’s on the table.

NYC VarietyJune 18, 2026

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What the MTA's Summer Service Changes Mean for Your Commute

Weekend reroutes, a new express pattern, and the line getting a long-overdue upgrade. Here's what's changing and when.

Maya RiveraMay 19, 2026