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Geoffrey Croft

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Forest Hills

March 14, 2013

CB6 Votes For USTA Expansion While Seeking Cash for Park Improvement

CB6 asked the USTA to donate money for the Flushing Meadows-Corona Park's maintenance.

Corona

February 25, 2013

Leaked Renderings Show Proposed Soccer Stadium in Queens Park

Renderings of a proposed MLS stadium in Queens were leaked online, according to reports.

East Harlem

November 16, 2012

East Harlem Lacks Open Space But Not Options to Increase It

A new study by New Yorkers for Parks found East Harlem has the potential to increase open space.

Throgs Neck

October 16, 2012

Cops and Parks Officials Crack Down on Ferry Point Park Mess

Police and Parks officers, using horses and a garbage truck, shut down vendors and issued tickets.

Throgs Neck

October 04, 2012

Neglected Ferry Point Park Overflows With Trash, Booze and Illegal Vendors

Ferry Point Park draws hundreds of soccer players and fans, but lacks a permanent staff.

Chelsea

July 19, 2012

Critics Question $5M City Donation to High Line Expansion

The city will pay $5 million toward High Line construction costs despite its sizable donor base.

Greenpoint

July 04, 2012

Safety Concerns Mount After Violence, Thefts at McCarren Pool

Pool-goers and local politicians are calling for beefed-up security at McCarren Pool.

New York City

June 08, 2012

City Wants to Auction Right to Sponsor Basketball Courts, Dog Runs.

The city is hoping to raise $5 million by letting companies sponsor basketball courts and dog runs.

Harlem

April 17, 2012

Neighbors Skeptical as Randall's Island Tennis Center Negotiates New Courts

SPORTIME wants to add nine additional courts at a cost of $7 million.

Upper East Side

April 13, 2012

Upscale Tennis Center Serves Up Rematch in Fight Over Use of Park

The Sutton East Tennis Club quietly got Parks to extend its lease.

Murray Hill & Gramercy

March 14, 2012

City Picks Restaurant Group to Run Union Square Park Cafe

Union Square Park pavilion's restaurant will be open from April to October, beginning in 2013.

Harlem

December 23, 2011

John McEnroe Tennis Center Pledges to Boost East Harlem Outreach

Critics say the John McEnroe Tennis Academy and surrounding facilities are too expensive for East Harlem.

Harlem

December 15, 2011

Randall's Island Tennis Plan Delayed Over Fears it Priced Out Locals

Sportime Randall's Island is seeking permission to add nine additional tennis courts.

Harlem

November 07, 2011

Randall's Island Tennis Court Expansion Worries Advocates

Park advocates are worried that poor communities in East Harlem and the South Bronx are being shortchanged by plans to add nine additional tennis courts on Randall's Island.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

September 07, 2011

Restaurateur Drops Bid for Union Square Pavilion Eatery

Celebrity Chef Don Pintabona has pulled out of plans to open a new restaurant inside the Union Square Pavilion.