Residents of Chinatown are pushing back against the Canal Street Open Streets program, which they say has turned their neighborhood into a chaotic scene reminiscent of spring break. With streets closed to traffic for hours daily, they claim increased dining capacity led to public urination, disruptive behavior, and a general decline in community peace. Although City Hall recently rejected a sidewalk seat application from a local bar, residents expect new approvals to worsen the situation, as they seek to impose limits on the program's scope and operation.
Chinatown residents are voicing strong objections to the Canal Street Open Streets program, complaining it has transformed their peaceful neighborhood into a scene of chaos and public disorder.
Public urination and unruly behavior have become rampant, prompting residents to engage in advocacy against the expansion of sidewalk dining and open street events.
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