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Throgs Neck

April 29, 2013

Ferry Point Park's Synthetic Field Is Still Closed Six Months After Sandy

The soccer league that used the field has been relocated to one filled with dirt and small mounds.

Upper East Side

April 26, 2013

Lack of Open Space Makes UES Look Like 'Urban Slum,' Critic Says

Residents and activists expressed their concerns at a community board forum Thursday night.

Claremont

April 23, 2013

Claremont Park Blooms With Help from Longtime Volunteer

Debra Myers and the volunteer group she formed have helped revive the once-neglected park.

Long Island City

March 19, 2013

Long-Awaited Repairs on Queensbridge Park Seawall to Begin This Spring

The damaged seawall and the park's lack of waterfront access has been a point of criticism for years.

Central Harlem

March 13, 2013

A Tale of Two Harlem Parks Reveals a Strain on Resources

Marcus Garvey Park is on the rise while St. Nicholas Park needs help, according to New Yorkers for Parks.

Mott Haven

March 12, 2013

Some Large Bronx Parks Have Improved While Others Suffer, New Report Says

The report by New Yorkers for Parks found 3 of 5 large Bronx parks improved, while 2 declined.

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.

Upper East Side

June 28, 2012

UES Starved for Open Space, Residents Say

Upper East Side residents are planning a forum on open space for next spring.

Washington Heights & Inwood

November 02, 2011

Uptown Parks Get Low Grades in Citywide Survey

Uptown parks received below average grades in a survey of city parks conducted by the parks advocacy group New Yorkers for Parks.