Today, September 15th, 2020, Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez, NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, Community Board 12 Chairman Eleazar Bueno, and community residents unveiled a brand new soccer field at Highbridge Park. Continue Reading →
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As Complaints Pile Up Amid Budget Cuts, So Does The Trash In Parks From Harlem To Hollis
New York City park goers emerging from their coronavirus cocoons this summer lodged twice as many complaints about trash than last season, 311 data shows. Continue Reading →
Mayor de Blasio Announces NYC’s Public Beaches Are Opening For Swimming
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced that swimming will be allowed at the city’s eight public beaches starting on July 1, 2020. Continue Reading →
Health Department Installs New Public Art Works In Five Parks From Harlem To Hollis
The Health Department, in partnership with NYC Parks, today announced the completion of five art projects in public parks in East Harlem, the South Bronx, Eastern Queens, and Central Brooklyn. Continue Reading →
Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park Alliance To Be Honored With An It’s My Park Awards
Partnerships for Parks is proud to announce that the 5th annual It’s My Park Awards Reception, recognizing New York City park volunteers who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to their local parks through service, advocacy and collaboration. Continue Reading →
HW Pick: Gracie Mansion, 75 Years As The People’s House Lecture
In this lecture, Paul Gunther, Gracie Mansion Conservancy Executive Director, will explore the Mansion’s evolution architecturally, culturally, and politically in its first 219 years. Continue Reading →
