We've been hearing from puzzled readers curious about the new sculpture in Ahearn Park, the little triangle next to Apple Bank at Grand Street and East Broadway. It appeared about a week ago. The only informational signage near the...
On Sunday, "It's My Park Day" is coming to Corlears Hook Park. There will be fun and games, plus pruning and painting to spruce up the park for spring and summer. See above for more details. if you'd like...
This story was reported by Zach Williams.
Where the Parks Department sees a place to store stacks of pristine work gloves, rakes and other supplies, local activists envision a community center. Reconciling the two designs on a Stanton Street building...
Coming up on Friday at the BRC Senior Center at 30 Delancey St., the NYC Health Department and Parks Department are holding a free rat prevention workshop. It's sponsored by City Council member Margaret Chin and Community Board 3.
There...
There's a new push to protect the Lower East Side's community gardens. Here's the note that went out yesterday from Bill LoSasso, a garden activist and member of Community Board 3:
As you may know, a Coalition has formed to...
Here's a message from the NYC Parks Dept.:
The Parks Department invites you to the kickoff meeting on Wednesday, January 7, at 6-8 p.m. for the renovation of Henry M. Jackson Playground, located at Henry, Madison and Jackson Streets. This...
In October, Mayor de Blasio announced his Community Parks Initiative, a plan to spend $130 million to renovate small parks in low-income neighborhoods. Sol Lain Playground, at East Broadway and Henry streets, is one of three Lower East Side...
TLD reader Andrea DiFiore sent along these photos from Corlears Hook Park, where about a dozen trees destroyed by Hurricane Sandy were cut down last week. At least as many trees were toppled or made unstable in the immediate...
Last week, Michael Kimmelman of the New York Times was critical of a plan advanced by State Sen. Daniel Squadron to require wealthy park conservancies to contribute funds to needy parks. In arguing that Mayor de Blasio's $130 million...
