Tag: Parks and Recreation

• NYC Gears Up for Summer: Crews Prep Parks, Pools and Beaches — $51M Tony Dapolito Pool Rebuild Announced

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  Jun 26

  New York City crews are preparing parks, pools and beaches for summer with on-the-ground work shown in a Mayor’s Office video: tree trimming at Marine Park, pool deck coating and… more ›

• Juneteenth 2026: Mayor Mamdani Spotlights Lorenzo Pace’s ‘Triumph of the Human Spirit’ in Foley Square — Monument Linked to African Burial Ground

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  Jun 22

  On Juneteenth 2026, a Mayor’s Office video and a city Juneteenth reception highlighted Lorenzo Pace’s Triumph of the Human Spirit sculpture in Foley Square and its ties to the nearby… more ›

• City Planning Commission Hears Long Island City 84-Unit Project and Murray Hill Rezoning — Floodproofing, Green Infrastructure Demanded

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  Jun 18

  New York City Planning Commission (CPC) held a public meeting on June 17, 2026, to hear public testimony and review environmental assessments for multiple rezonings and mixed‑use projects — including… more ›

• Madison Landing Advances in Bronx: 537 Permanently Income-Restricted Units and 33K sq ft Harlem River Open Space

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  Jun 16

  Madison Landing (110 East 135th / 110 East 138th) was presented to the City Planning Commission on June 15, 2026 as a two‑building, mixed‑use development in the Morris (Mont) Haven… more ›

• After Central Park Horse’s Death, Council Split: Some Seek Carriage Ban While Intro 937 Offers Safety Reforms

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  Jun 12

  A tense New York City Council stated meeting on June 11, 2026 produced two competing carriage‑horse proposals after a Central Park horse named Denise collapsed and died: one bill would… more ›

• Ahead of Summer Heat, NYC Urges Sign-Ups for Notify NYC as City Prepares Hundreds of Cooling Centers — About 620 Potential Sites

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  Jun 11

  New York City officials warned residents about extreme heat and urged New Yorkers to sign up for Notify NYC alerts as the city prepares to activate “hundreds” of cooling centers… more ›

• New York City Council Forecasts Nearly $2B in FY2026–27 Tax Upside; Leaders Push Rainy Day Fund, Hold Final Budget Split

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  Jun 11

  The New York City Council on June 10, 2026 released an updated June 2026 economic and tax revenue forecast that projects nearly $2 billion in additional tax revenue across fiscal… more ›

• Mayor’s Office Releases ‘Doors Opening: Welcome to New York City’ PSA — Essential Transit, Safety and Museum Tips for Visitors

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  Jun 9

  Doors Opening: Welcome to New York City is a city-produced visitor PSA (public service announcement) and tourism outreach video released June 8, 2026 that offers practical transit, walking, and museum… more ›

• DOT Seeks OK to Expand Flatiron‑NoMad Broadway Concession to 162,345 Sq Ft — Revenue to Fund Plazas, Coordinated with 2028 Reconstruction

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  Jun 4

  DOT proposes a major concession expansion for Flatiron/NoMad plazas along Broadway, asking the City Planning Commission to approve a single, 162,345‑square‑foot concession boundary between East 19th and West 31st Streets… more ›

• CPC Approves 3.7‑Acre Sawmill Creek Marsh Park Expansion in Travis to Protect DEC‑Regulated Wetlands — Review Fast‑Tracked Under ELERP

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  Jun 4

  The City Planning Commission on June 3, 2026 approved a site-selection and acquisition application for a 3.7-acre parcel to expand Sawmill Creek Marsh Park in Travis, Staten Island, a DEC-regulated… more ›

• NYC Prepares for 2026 FIFA World Cup: Free Fan Events and Discounted Tickets for All

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  May 22

  New York City is gearing up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with exciting announcements aimed at enhancing community engagement and accessibility. Mayor Zohran Mamdani recently revealed plans for five… more ›

• NYC Council Prepares Local Businesses for 2026 FIFA World Cup with New Initiatives

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  May 15

  New York City Council members discussed key legislative initiatives aimed at maximizing local business opportunities in anticipation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The meeting addressed the importance of preparing… more ›

• NYC Unveils Free World Cup Fan Events to Celebrate Diversity and Boost Local Economy

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  Apr 29

  New York City officials have announced plans for free World Cup fan events, starting June 11, 2026, across all five boroughs. The initiative aims to enhance community participation, boost local… more ›

• NYC to Host Five Free FIFA World Cup Fan Events Across All Boroughs Starting June 2026

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  Apr 28

  Free fan events will be held across New York City for the FIFA World Cup, making the tournament’s excitement accessible to local residents. The events will feature live viewings and… more ›

• NYC Public Hearing Spotlight: New Water Quality Testing and Light Pollution Regulations Proposed to Boost Community Engagement and Public Safety

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  Apr 7

  A recent public hearing in New York City focused on proposed regulations for water quality testing and light pollution, emphasizing the need for community engagement and effective monitoring practices. The… more ›