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Open Space Alliance

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Greenpoint

April 10, 2013

New Pier Opens in Greenpoint's Transmitter Park

The East River pier opened Monday, the Open Space Alliance announced.

Williamsburg

March 14, 2013

Brooklyn Flea and Smorgasburg Vie to Sell Liquor in East River State Park

The popular markets' organizers have applied with the state for a park liquor-vending permit.

Greenpoint

March 06, 2013

Parents and Puppy Owners Take Their 'Turf War' to a Local Bar

Friends of Transmitter Park's first meeting will tackle the heated land debate.

Williamsburg

February 13, 2013

New North Brooklyn Parks Leader Appointed After Six-Month Wait

The new administrator for North Brooklyn Parks will also direct the non-profit Open Space Alliance.

Williamsburg

December 14, 2012

East River Waterfront Opens at Bushwick Inlet Park

Visitors can venture all the way to the East River at the North 9th Street park.

Williamsburg

October 17, 2012

Frustrated McCarren Neighbors Plan to Form Own Park Group

The group criticized the Open Space Alliance's inefficiency addressing park concerns.

Williamsburg

October 17, 2012

City Funding Sought for McCarren Park's Extension into Union Avenue

The Open Space Alliance is seeking a city grant to turn the street to park space.

Williamsburg

October 09, 2012

Ice Skating Canceled in McCarren and Prospect Parks This Winter

The Williamsburg and Park Slope rinks won't open as planned.

Astoria

September 12, 2012

Community Board Halts Plans for Pedestrian Plaza in Astoria

A DOT plan to build a pedestrian plaza in Astoria was rejected by Community Board 1.

Williamsburg

August 06, 2012

Williamsburg Parks Seek New Leader to Fill Two Roles

The Open Space Alliance and the Parks Department are seeking a new leader, the OSA board said.

Williamsburg

May 04, 2012

Cooper Park Barbecue Grills Bring Neighbors to a Boil

Neighbors are protesting the barbecues that the Parks Department began installing this week.

Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

March 05, 2012

Designers Sought for Williamsburg's Outdoor Concert Series

A vacant waterfront space at 50 Kent Ave. is on its way to transformation into a summer music venue.

Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

January 23, 2012

McCarren Park Gets $930,000 to Fight 'Hipster Lake' Puddles

Williamsburg residents hope new paving and drains will ease McCarren Park's notorious flooding.