Tag: Parks and Recreation

• City Officials Propose Expanded Visitation and New Facilities for Hart Island Families

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  Oct 16

  During a recent public hearing held on October 16, 2025, city officials discussed plans for expanding visitation times and improving accessibility for families visiting Hart Island, New York City’s public… more ›

• Community Voices Unite for Enhanced Recreational Facilities in Local Meeting

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  Oct 16

  During a recent public meeting focused on community development, local residents inquired about the creation of various recreational facilities to enhance public space and promote healthier lifestyles in their neighborhoods.… more ›

• Jamaica Neighborhood Plan Approved: 12,000 New Homes and 7,000 Jobs Ahead

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  Oct 15

  The Jamaica Neighborhood Plan has received the City Council’s approval, setting the stage for significant urban development that aims to produce nearly 12,000 new housing units in Jamaica, Queens. This… more ›

• Revitalization Planned for Creedmore Psychiatric Center: 2,022 New Homes and Community Amenities

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  Oct 15

  The City Planning Commission (CPC) recently held a meeting focused on redevelopment plans for the Creedmore Psychiatric Center campus in Bellrose, Queens. The proposed project includes plans for approximately 2,022… more ›

• New York City Council Pushes for Increased Funding to Revitalize Parks Amid Budget Shortfalls

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  Jun 9

  City budget discussions on June 2, 2025, emphasized the need for increased funding for New York City’s parks, which advocates argue receive less financial support relative to those in other… more ›

• Brooklyn and Queens Residents Unite to Demand Increased Public Park Access in City Planning Meeting

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  May 20

  Residents of Brooklyn Community District 5 and Queens Community District 3 engaged in a recent City Planning Commission meeting, focusing on plans to increase public park access in underserved areas.… more ›

• City Council Discusses Funding Solutions for Parks and Transportation at Budget Hearing

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  May 17

  The New York City Council’s Executive Budget Hearing on May 13, 2025, highlighted the critical need for dedicated funding to support the city’s parks and transportation systems. City officials and… more ›

• City Planning Commission Unveils Ambitious Development Plans for Affordable Housing and Green Spaces

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  May 16

  The City Planning Commission (CPC) convened on May 5, 2025, to discuss various development proposals aimed at addressing community needs through enhanced public amenities and green spaces. Officials highlighted the… more ›

• NYC Council Takes Action on Wildfire Preparedness Amid Rising Environmental Risks

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  May 2

  During the New York City Council’s stated meeting on May 1, 2025, members united to address a pressing environmental concern: the increasing risk of wildfires in city parks. Recent events… more ›

• Community Voices Concern Over Environmental Impact of Ferry Point Project

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  Apr 30

  At the recent City Planning Commission meeting, attendees raised significant concerns regarding the environmental impacts of the proposed Valley’s Ferry Point project. Activists and residents voiced their apprehensions about the… more ›

• Community Voices Concerns Over Park Space and Transparency in Monitor Point Development

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  Apr 30

  Residents voiced significant concerns over the Monitor Point Development proposal during a public scoping meeting held by the NYC Department of City Planning on April 23, 2025. Residents questioned ongoing… more ›

• Long Island City’s OneLIC Plan: A Blueprint for Affordable Housing and Resilient Community Transformation

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  Apr 17

  One neighborhood’s transformation can shape the lives of its residents significantly, and in Long Island City (LIC), the proposed OneLIC neighborhood plan aims to address the needs of both existing… more ›

• Coney Island Residents Voice Concerns Over Proposed Gaming Facility’s Impact on Traffic and Local Businesses

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  Apr 9

  The City Planning Commission (CPC) convened on April 9, 2025, to discuss zoning applications and modifications related to the proposed gaming facility in Coney Island. Attendees voiced strong opinions about… more ›

• NYC Expands Free Swimming Lessons to 4,800 More Kids in Underserved Communities

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  Mar 26

  New York City is set to expand its free swimming lessons for children, reaching an additional 4,800 second graders in underserved communities. This initiative, announced by Mayor Eric Adams, aims… more ›

• Community Gardens at Risk: Advocates Call for Restored Funding Amid Budget Cuts

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  Mar 25

  City officials and community advocates engaged in a pivotal discussion during the New York City Parks and Recreation Committee’s budget hearing for the fiscal year 2026, held on March 20,… more ›