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New York City announced the opening of six more streets as part of its outdoor dining program, with one new location in AstoriaGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Ditmars Boulevard, between 33rd & 36th Streets, will now be car-free from 5-11PM on Fridays, and from 12PM-11PM on Saturdays and SundaysGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. According to a report published by Gothamist, over 9,900 citywide restaurants are participating in the Open Restaurants outdoor dining initiativeGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Previously, Astoria had not had any streets closed off to traffic because of outdoor diningGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The section will remain open to pedestrians, as well as to emergency vehiclesGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Currently, outdoor dining is in effect through October 31stGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

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