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Inwood

May 15, 2013

Inwood Hill Park Needs More Policing During Summer Months, Espaillat Says

The usual NYPD efforts will not be enough to protect Inwood Hill Park this summer, Espaillat said.

Hudson Square

May 15, 2013

Public Plaza to Open Alongside Holland Tunnel Traffic

Freeman Plaza West is the first of four green spaces slated to open around the mouth of the tunnel.

Battery Park City

May 10, 2013

Teardrop Park Needs Better Enforcement to Keep Dogs Out, BPC Residents Say

Residents want more signs and park officers to let owners know that their pups aren't welcomed.

Hell's Kitchen & Clinton

May 07, 2013

Tiny Park Opens Next to Lincoln Tunnel Traffic

The Dyer Avenue triangle is the first part of a larger plaza coming this summer.

Hell's Kitchen & Clinton

May 07, 2013

Dairy Truck Destroys 25-Year-Old Tree on West 45th Street, Neighbors Say

The tree was knocked down on Saturday after a Bartlett Dairy truck smashed into it, neighbors said.

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

April 29, 2013

Chelsea Group Unveils Plans for Park in Former Sanitation Lot

Friends of 20th Street Park hope to convince the city to build a park at the empty lot.

Long Island City

April 08, 2013

Socrates Sculpture Park Summer Exhibits Take Root with Tree Installation

"Tree Wood" will be on display at the open-air Long Island City arts gallery starting May 12.

West Village

April 08, 2013

Hudson River Park Repairs to Cost $20M, Double the Initial Estimate

Officials hope to have the lights back on in Hudson River Park by next month.

SoHo

April 05, 2013

Nolita Playground Could Get $1.9M Makeover

Supporters have already secured $1.3 million for the renovation of DeSalvio Playground.

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.

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.

Brooklyn Heights

March 22, 2013

Brooklyn's Newest Bridge Opens With A Bounce

Squibb Bridge is now open to the public, connecting Brooklyn Heights to Brooklyn Bridge Park.

South Ozone Park

March 21, 2013

Queens Stable Closed After Six Horses Die There, Officials Say

Parks Department suspended the license of Federation of Black Cowboys.

Fort Greene

March 13, 2013

Fort Greene Park's Pathways Worst in NYC, New Report Says

Non-profit New Yorkers for Parks gave Fort Greene Park's pathways the lowest score in the city.