Playstreets, a Collection of Vintage Footage From 1968 Showing Children Playing on New York City Streets

StreetFilms recently uploaded this great video showing a bunch of vintage footage from 1968 set to more modern music. The footage highlights a closed-off street that gave neighborhood children a safe place to play, a program setup by the Police Athletic League was appropriately titled Playstreets.

Matt Coneybeare

Matt Coneybeare

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Matt enjoys exploring the City's with his partner and son. He is an avid marathon runner, and spends most of his time eating, running, and working on cool stuff.

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