Trick Or Streets Schedule For 2024, Authentic Rivera Avenue Street Signs Limited Edition Drop
TRICK-OR-STREETS: NYC DOT TO CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN WITH 147 PEDESTRIANIZED LOCATIONS ACROSS THE CITY
Third Annual Trick-or-Streets Halloween Event Is Largest Ever
New interactive map highlights every location. Image Credit – NYC DOT
Editor’s note: We’ve previously covered this year’s announcement for Trick or Streets here.
NEW YORK – New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez today announced 147 car-free Trick-or-Streets locations for Halloween. The initiative will help children enjoy the holiday and allow New Yorkers to safely utilize our collective front yards – our streets. This year marks the third annual Trick-or-Streets—the largest ever. For a map of each location, visit nyc.gov/trickorstreets.
“With more children expected out on our streets for Halloween, Trick-or-Streets provides a safe way for families to enjoy the holiday and connect with their neighbors,” said NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. “Trick-or-Streets is just one example of the ways we’re reimagining our streets for people through our Open Streets program.”
Part of the city’s Open Streets, Plaza, and Public Realm programming initiatives, Trick-or-Streets allows groups of residents, community organizations, institutions, and other neighborhood associations to create car-free streets for New Yorkers to safely participate in Halloween activities.
At Trick or Streets locations, New Yorkers can expect festive programming, performances, arts and crafts, fitness classes, giveaways, and more.
The Open Streets program has led to the redesign city streets to create permanent, new pedestrian space. Since 2022, NYC DOT has pedestrianized more than one million square feet of space across the five boroughs – improving street safety and providing places for friends and neighbors to congregate and build community.
“The return of Trick-or-Streets to New York City this month is a sweet Halloween treat for children and families across Brooklyn,” said Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso. “Whether you’re out trick-or-treating or just want to enjoy the crisp fall weather, Trick-or-Streets will make this Halloween and Día De Los Muertos more fun and safer. Thank you to the NYC DOT for adding these pedestrian spaces across the city for the third year in a row.”
“Halloween is supposed to be scary, but trick-or-treaters should not be scared by the possibility of being hurt in an accident while enjoying the holiday,” said Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. “That’s why I’m thrilled that Trick-or-Streets will be back in Queens for the third straight year. I encourage all of our borough’s families to visit a Trick-or-Streets location and have a fang-tastic time this Halloween.”
SHOCK DROP: NYC DOT SELLING LIMITED BATCH OF AUTHENTIC RIVERA AVENUE STREET SIGNS IN ADVANCE OF WORLD SERIES
Signs Replicate Existing Street Co-Naming Near Yankee Stadium Honoring Bronx Bomber Legend Mariano Rivera
Editor’s note: Staten Islander previously reported on the drop of Cornelia Street conaming signs, along with Beastie Boys street conaming signs that were available previously.
Rivera Avenue Street Conaming Signs. Image Credit – NYC DOT
NEW YORK – New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez today announced a ‘shock drop’ of a limited edition of 25 Rivera Avenue street signs ahead of the New York Yankees’ World Series appearance against the former Brooklyn Dodgers. The intersection of River Avenue and 161st Street, which is next to Yankee Stadium, is co-named Rivera Avenue for New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera.
These authentic New York City street signs are hand-made at the NYC DOT Sign Shop, which produces over 70,000 street signs each year. The signs are available for purchase online for $75 each and are available one per customer. All signs will be sold via the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services’ CityStore, the Official Store of the City of New York, and proceeds will benefit the city’s general fund.
“There is nothing better than October baseball in the Bronx, and as New Yorkers cheer on the Yankees, a few lucky fans will be able to celebrate with an authentic Rivera Avenue street sign,” said DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. “Today we continue to honor not only the best closer in baseball history, but also the spirit of the Bronx. I hope fans nab one of these quicker than Anthony Volpe can steal a base, and don’t strikeout at the CityStore.”
“The Bronx Bombers hold a special place in the heart of our city — their championship mettle, grit, and perseverance embodies the essence of New York City. This October, as we cheer them on to bring home another pennant, we invite you to bring home a piece of their history with the latest sign release featuring Rivera Avenue – an ode to the Yankees legend Mariano Rivera,” said NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services Commissioner Louis A. Molina. “As a native Bronxite, I’m especially excited to rally behind the home team, and I’m rooting for you too as you race to secure one of these limited-edition signs from our CityStore.”
Rivera Avenue, located at 161st Street and River Avenue outside Yankee Stadium, commemorates the legendary life-long Yankee and feared closer who helped the organization win five World Series. Known for entering the field from the bullpen to Metallica’s ‘Enter Sandman,’ Rivera was often ‘lights out’ in closing the final innings of a game for the Yankees. He was awarded the 1999 World Series MVP and is Major League Baseball’s career leader in saves and games finished. Rivera was a unanimous, first-ballot Baseball Hall of Fame inductee in 2019. Originally from Panama, Rivera continues to reside in the New York City area.
Monthly sign drops from NYC DOT feature signs for iconic New York City streets, commemorations of famous New Yorkers, celebrations of special occasions, and other custom releases. NYC DOT began its monthly drops this past June, with the release of Christopher Street/Stonewall Place street signs to commemorate Pride Month. Last month, NYC DOT released ‘Christopher “Notorious B.I.G” Wallace Way’ street signs to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the rap legend’s landmark album Ready to Die. Last week, NYC DOT released ‘Stan Lee Way’ in honor of the comic book legend, just as comic fans descended on New York City. Signs in all drops this year sold out within hours of their release.
About the NYC DOT Sign Shop
The New York City DOT Sign Shop is in Maspeth, Queens and manufactures over 70,000 signs each year. A team of 32 Sign Shop employees hand-make street signs, highway signs, directional signs, parking signs, and more. There are about one million NYC DOT signs in use across the 6,000 miles of streets in New York City.
The monthly sign drops are the latest iteration of sales that have historically been available from the Sign Shop.
About the CityStore
CityStore is the Official store of the City of New York. CityStore is operated by the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services. 100% of sales benefit the City of New York.
CityStore is similar to a museum store, which complements the museum by highlighting the treasures within while serving as a stand-alone retail entity for wonderful gifts, collectables and research materials. A museum store is a revenue source for the museum and reinforces and protects the integrity of the museum brand. CityStore is the “museum store” for the entire City of New York.
Banner Image: Trick or Streets Map. Image Credit – NYC DOT
NYC DOT
The New York City Department of Transportation’s (NYC DOT) mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents.
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