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School Streets Could Fix NYC’s Gym Space Crisis | New York City News
NYC Comptroller Mark Levine is pushing to dramatically expand the School Streets program, which could transform hundreds of public schools lacking outdoor space by repurposing nearby streets for PE, recess, and drop-off. With only 49 schools currently participating, Levine blames a cumbersome application process that overwhelms principals with paperwork. His solution? Streamline the process by having the DOE identify eligible schools and handle the logistics — letting principals make final decisions but getting the support they need. DOT has already signaled support, seeing this as a fast…
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