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Friends of the High Line

Recent Headlines

Hell's Kitchen & Clinton

May 01, 2013

High Line Exhibit Gives Public Chance to See Park's Third Section

Carol Bove's Caterpillar will bring seven sculptures to the park's final section.

Chelsea

March 28, 2013

High Line Lights Still Not Working Five Months After Sandy

Friends of the High Line said they planned to have the lights back on next week.

Chelsea

February 12, 2013

High Line Founder Resigns as Park's Head

Co-founder Robert Hammond will step down as Friends of the High Line's executive director.

Chelsea

January 18, 2013

Artist Plans to Sue High Line Claiming a Park Employee Beat Him

The artist, Iddi Amadu, said he was struck in the face with a walkie-talkie and left bleeding.

Chelsea

September 20, 2012

Construction Begins on High Line's Third Section

The first phase of the new section is expected to open in 2014.

Chelsea

September 12, 2012

High Line to Open Third Section to Public Before Construction Begins

The High Line will open its third section to select visitors during two weekends in October.

Chelsea

September 07, 2012

Diane von Furstenberg Launches High Line Collection

The star designer launched  a new line of clothes and accessories to benefit the elevated park.

Chelsea

August 03, 2012

High Line Debuts Free Teen-Approved Film Series

Teenagers living near High Line picked inspirational flicks for free outdoor movie series.

Chelsea

July 26, 2012

Sneak Peek at New High Line Designs Show Train Car Cafe, Playground

DNAinfo.com New York obtained exclusive new renderings of the park's third section.

Chelsea

July 24, 2012

High Line's Final Section Donated to City, Clearing Way for Construction

CSX Transportation officially donated the third segment of the former railway to the city Tuesday.

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.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

April 19, 2012

Teeny-Tiny Art Exhibit Debuts on the High Line

Lilliput, the park's new collection of small sculptures, debuted Wednesday.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

March 27, 2012

Massive Koons Train Sculpture Could Float Above the High Line

Jeff Koons' installation would suspend a full-size steam locomotive replica above the elevated park.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

March 14, 2012

Chelsea Market Expansion Opposed in Poll Conducted by Project Supporters

Most polled were against a hotel and new office space included in the Chelse Market expansion plan.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

March 06, 2012

Volunteers Cut Back High Line Plants

Dozens of volunteers began to cut back dead plants in the park in anticipation of the new growing season.