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 →
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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 →
Health Department Deploys A Team To Puerto Rico As Part Of City’ Ongoing Relief Efforts
As part of the City’s ongoing Hurricane Maria relief efforts, the Health Department today deployed First Deputy Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot and three public health experts to Puerto Rico. Continue Reading →
Community Connections, An Evening Of Networking For Park Group Leaders From Harlem To Hollis
A buffet dinner, wine, and beer will be served to attendees. Enjoy a glass of wine on a roof deck overlooking Seward Park!
Mayor de Blasio Announces $750,000 Investment Tackling Rat Hot Spots Uptown
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced a $750,000 investment dedicated to tackling rat hot spots on the Upper West Side. Continue Reading →
Rats, Mayor Bill de Blasio Announces $32 Million Neighborhood Rat Plan
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced a $32 million, multi-agency plan to reduce the city’s rat population that targets the three most infested parts of city: the Grand Concourse area, Chinatown/East Village/Lower East Side and Bushwick/Bedford-Stuyvesant. Continue Reading →
Health Department Tells Harlemites To “Know Before You Go”
On Memorial Day weekend, the Health Department is reminding beachgoers to sign up for the “Know Before You Go” free text alert service, which lets Harlemites know if beaches are open or closed due to water quality issues. Continue Reading →
WildlifeNYC Brings Animal Education From Harlem To Hollis
In December 2016, you may remember Bambi, Rudolph And Maybe Dancer Scene In Harlem (pictured above), as they found themselves trapped by spectators and the media in Jackie Robeson Park. Continue Reading →