On April 26, the largest-ever Open Streets: Car-Free Earth Day event took place across the five boroughs of NYC, celebrating the 55th anniversary of Earth Day. This initiative featured over 50 car-free streets, including around 20 in Brooklyn, showcasing art, music, and eco-friendly activities. One highlighted area was Hoyt Street in Brooklyn, offering a vital community space for residents. Notably, Kelly Carroll from the Atlantic Avenue BID emphasized the importance of these events for urban sustainability and community health, promoting ongoing awareness and activism for environmental issues beyond Earth Day itself.
"Earth Day should be every day," she said. "To close just a tiny piece of roadway and give this neighborhood, which doesn't really have a park unless you go all the way to the waterfront, a little space to just breathe is ideal."
The first Earth Day was held in 1970, sparked by growing concerns about environmental damage and pollution. It is observed in over 193 countries and engages over a billion people worldwide, making it a truly global event.
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