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Jackson Heights

February 24, 2013

Jackson Heights Getting New 25,000-Square-Foot Park Space

The city finished acquiring nearly 25,000 square feet of parks space on 79th Street near Travers Park.

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.

Elmhurst

February 18, 2013

Elmhurst Residents Pitch in for Dunningham Triangle Renovation Plan

After soliciting responses from 130 people, the 82nd Street Partnership will present a plan to the city.

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.

Flatiron

January 04, 2013

Hawk Found Dead in Madison Square Park

A necropsy will be performed to determine the cause of death for the hawk, officials said.

Greenwich Village

January 03, 2013

Washington Square Park Renovations to Wrap Up This Summer

Work on the iconic Greenwich Village park is set to conclude in June, according to the city's website.

Oakwood

December 28, 2012

City Seeks Bids to Rebuild Flood Protections in Oakwood Beach

The city wants to reconstruct berms in Oakwood Beach that were damaged in a 2009 fire.

New York City

December 27, 2012

Get Rid of Your Unwanted Christmas Tree at Citywide 'MulchFest'

The city offers an environmentally friendly way to get rid of your leftover Christmas tree.

Williamsburg

November 29, 2012

City Removes Veteran's War Protest Art From McCarren Park

The city removed a sculpture that Army Veteran Giovanni Gelardi said he erected for deceased military.

Bushwick

November 21, 2012

Bushwick Canine Owners Rejoice at Dog Run's Opening in Maria Hernandez Park

Dogs and their owners have packed the newly opened section of the Bushwick park.

Astoria

November 09, 2012

Astoria Park Ski Slope Canceled After Hurricane Sandy

Plans for an Astoria Park ski program have been canceled as a result of the storm.

Washington Heights

October 30, 2012

Uptown Spared Worst of Hurricane Sandy Wrath

Inwood and Washington Heights were largely spared as Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc elesewhere.  

Pelham Bay

October 18, 2012

Pelham Bay Park Animals Shot With Darts, Officials Say

The attacks have already killed several Pelham Bay Park geese and more still fly with darts in them.

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.