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Recent Headlines

Long Island City

May 14, 2013

City Starts Long-Awaited Repairs to Queensbridge Park Seawall

The $6.65 million project will reconstruct the seawall and build a waterfront promenade and small wharf.

New Dorp Beach

May 10, 2013

Sandy Relief Hub's New Location Shut Down by City

The Cedar Grove Community Hub was issued a stop-work order after moving across the street.

Upper East Side

April 25, 2013

City Councilwoman Urges City to Postpone New Busker Policy

Melissa Mark-Viverito wants the Parks Department to push back and explain new performer regulations.

Upper East Side

April 18, 2013

Street Performers Blast Rule to Stay Inside Designated Spots In Some Parks

Activists say new regulations will make it impossible for street performers to make a living.

Woodside

March 29, 2013

Neighbors Call for Increased Police Presence at Windmuller Park

Residents who live near Windmuller Park in Woodside say it's frequented by rowdy, rule-breaking teens.

Red Hook

March 21, 2013

Residents Hope for Community Garden at Columbia Street Vacant Lot

Locals are hoping to create a community garden in a vacant lot at 313 Columbia St.

Astoria

March 20, 2013

Tweaks Proposed for New Astoria Park Bike Lanes Amid Safety Concerns

Parks and DOT proposed slight changes for the new paths, which critics say are confusing and too narrow.

Astoria

March 15, 2013

Broken Water Fountains Leave Astoria Parkgoers High and Dry, Report Says

New Yorkers for Parks found the park's four drinking fountains are prone to plumbing problems.

South Beach

March 04, 2013

City to Fast-Track Flood Protection Construction on Staten Island Beaches

The city hopes to start construction in April for berms and dunes wiped out by Hurricane Sandy.

Astoria

February 28, 2013

Parks Advocates Say Narrow Astoria Park Bike Lanes Could Cause Collisions

Critics say the lanes are too narrow and could cause collisions between pedestrians and cyclists.

Astoria

February 21, 2013

City Unveils Plans for New Astoria Park Pool Performance Space

The Parks Department unveiled preliminary plans for a new performance space in Astoria on Wednesday.

Rockaway Beach

February 20, 2013

Seals Found on Rockaway Beach Two Days in a Row

A healthy seal was found on Rockaway Beach Tuesday morning, after a sick one was rescued the day before.

Upper East Side

February 14, 2013

UES Park Could Get Overhaul Thanks to Controversial New Medical Center

Groups behind the forthcoming hospital and nursing school complex promised to fix an area park.

Upper East Side

February 13, 2013

Giant New Medical Center Is Like 'Morbidly Obese Man' On Plane, Foes Say

Upper East Siders said the planned nursing school and hospital threatens the area's quality-of-life.

Upper East Side

January 25, 2013

UES Locals Lament Loss of East River Tree Destroyed by Sandy

Wind damage to the London Plane tree required it to be cut down, officials said.