NYPD to Tow All Cars South of Canal Street From 7 p.m. for Knicks Parade
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Updated · Streetsblog New York City · Jun 17
NYPD to Tow All Cars South of Canal Street From 7 p.m. for Knicks Parade
3 articles · Updated · Streetsblog New York City · Jun 17
Summary
Starting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, the NYPD says it will remove every car parked south of Canal Street as Lower Manhattan is cleared for the Knicks championship parade.
Enforcement details remain murky: one agent told Streetsblog towing would focus between West Broadway and Broadway, south of Franklin Street, and begin after 10 p.m., with cars taken wherever space is available.
Security barriers were already going up downtown, and owners whose cars are moved were told to contact the First Precinct to find the storage location.
The sweep has drawn attention because activists and parking-watchers say the same area is routinely clogged by illegally parked placard vehicles that the city rarely tows or tickets.
Advocates say a car-free Financial District for the parade could spotlight how much curb and street space could be repurposed for buses, bikes, deliveries and public space beyond a one-day event.