Dia de Muertos/ Day of the Dead Celebration In Times Square, McGuiness Ave Redesign Begins This Week – Travel Advisory: NYC DOT

NYC DOT AND MAYOR’S OFFICE OF IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS HOLDS MEDIA AVAILABILITY AT DÍA de muertos CELEBRATION IN TIMES SQUARE

Editor’s note: Staten Islander News covered the Day of the Dead celebrations last year, and we’ve covered the expanded Trick or Streets plans for this year as well.  

New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Manuel Castro, in partnership with The Times Square Alliance, Mi Casa es Puebla, and the Mexican Consulate, hosted a Día de Muertos celebration in Times Square.

The event featured live performances, altars, public art, and the display of four large Catrinas — iconic skeleton statues that honor those who have passed.

The event is part of NYC DOT’s Open Streets program, with this event concluding the agency’s Trick-or-Streets celebration in October.

In attendance:

NYC Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez

Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, Commissioner Manuel Castro

Mayor’s Office of International Affairs, Commissioner Edward Mermelstein

Mexican Consulate

Mi Casa es Puebla

Times Square Alliance

Latinos in Times Square

Ayuntamiento de Atlixco

Jaime Lucero, Fuerza Migrante

Pedro Zamora, Mecenas

DOT 241028 Dia de los Muertos at Times Square. Image Credit – NYC DOT

DOT 241028 Dia de los Muertos at Times Square. Image Credit – NYC DOT

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DOT 241028 Dia de los Muertos at Times Square. Image Credit – NYC DOT

DOT 241028 Dia de los Muertos at Times Square. Image Credit – NYC DOT

DOT 241028 Dia de los Muertos at Times Square. Image Credit – NYC DOT

DOT 241028 Dia de los Muertos at Times Square. Image Credit – NYC DOT

DOT 241028 Dia de los Muertos at Times Square. Image Credit – NYC DOT

DOT 241028 Dia de los Muertos at Times Square. Image Credit – NYC DOT

DOT 241028 Dia de los Muertos at Times Square. Image Credit – NYC DOT

DOT 241028 Dia de los Muertos at Times Square. Image Credit – NYC DOT

TRAVEL ADVISORY: MCGUINNESS BOULEVARD REDESIGN BEGINS THIS WEEK

New Design of McGuinness Boulevard Will Dramatically Improve Safety for Drivers, Pedestrians, and Cyclists

Drivers Advised to Expect Delays During Implementation

Editor’s note: We’ve previously covered other redesigns, including Broadway’s and Downtown Brooklyn. 

NEW YORK – New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced that roadway work has begun this past week to implement the redesign of the southern portion of McGuinness Boulevard—and that drivers should expect delays during the implementation process. Construction is expected to span several weeks, weather permitting.

“Our redesign will make McGuinness Boulevard safer for everyone on the street—whether you’re biking, walking, or riding a bicycle,” said NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. “We anticipate some minor delays during our implementation, and we appreciate New Yorkers’ patience as we deliver this life-saving work.”

Preparatory work on the corridor has already begun, and NYC DOT expects more robust roadway reconfiguration to begin on Monday with the removal of existing street markings.The bulk of the work will occur during the daytime hours, weather permitting. The agency expects the project to reach substantial completion this year.

This portion of the redesign of McGuinness Boulevard will take place from Calyer Street to Meeker Avenue and will include the installation of pedestrian islands to improve visibility at intersections and shorten the crossing distance for pedestrians, as well as a parking-protected bike lane in each direction. The new design will also include, in each direction: one vehicle moving lane, one parking lane; and dedicated space to facilitate smooth loading/unloading without blocking the vehicle or bicycle lanes during peak periods of activity.

This work builds on the redesign conducted in 2023 on the northern section of McGuinness Boulevard, where NYC DOT installed a barrier-protected bike lane connecting to the Pulaski Bridge.

Banner Image: Dia de Muertos celebration.  Image Credit – NYC DOT

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