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Downtown

August 15, 2011

Controversial Tire Swing Returns To West Thames Park

A controversial swing tire at West Thames Park was reinstalled Monday, to the delight of most park-goers.

Downtown

August 02, 2011

New Rules Could Separate Kids and Adults in West Thames Park

Residents say it is "dangerous" for adults to play on the new field in West Thames Park near children.

Downtown

July 22, 2011

West Thames Park Field Set to Reopen After Agencies Reach Agreement

The lawn at West Thames Park is expected to reopen Aug. 1, after the Battery Park City Authority agreed to maintain the grass.

Downtown

July 11, 2011

Controversial Tire Swing Returns to Downtown Park

A tire swing that injured several children last summer is on its way back to Battery Park City.

Downtown

May 17, 2011

Bureaucratic Fight Over Muddy Field Ends

The West Thames Park lawn will reopen in mid-to-late July after state officials agreed to fix the muddy field.

Downtown

May 05, 2011

Infighting Delays Battery Park City Field Repairs

Bureaucratic squabbling has delayed repairs for the lawn at West Thames Park, which is currently a big mud puddle.

Downtown

March 10, 2011

Muddy Battery Park City Field Called an 'Eyesore'

The field in West Thames Park turned to mud shortly after it opened last summer and residents are not happy.

Downtown

September 14, 2010

West Thames Park to Close for Repairs Three Months After Opening

West Thames Park, the site of a controversial tire swing, will close for two weeks near the end of the September.

Downtown

July 20, 2010

Tire Swing to Return to Battery Park City Playground Despite Injuries to Children

The tire swing will go back up in the Battery Park City Playground within the next two weeks.

Manhattan

July 09, 2010

Quiz: Did You Pay Attention to Manhattan News?

Do you know what Lady Gaga, LeBron James and Rick Lazio have been up to this week? Prove your knowledge with this week's quiz!

Downtown

July 08, 2010

Parents Win: State Agrees to Take Down 'Dangerous' Tire Swing From Playground

Several children have hit their heads while riding the swing.

Downtown

July 02, 2010

Tire Swing Back in Battery Park City Despite Injuries to Two Kids

The state re-installed the swing without making any changes, angering the mother of one of the children injured.

Downtown

June 02, 2010

Tire Swing Removed From Battery Park City Playground After 2 Children Hurt

Two children hit their heads on the beam supporting the swing shortly after the playground opened Friday.

Downtown

May 30, 2010

Battery Park City Playground Reopens to Rave Reviews

Basketball courts, two lawns and the community gardens will open in June.