Tag: Parks and Recreation

• NYC Parks Budget: Advocates Demand Stable Funding to Safeguard Green Spaces

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  Mar 25

  The New York City Parks and Recreation Committee projected a budget of $640 million for the fiscal year 2026 during a recent hearing, emphasizing the need for reliable funding mechanisms… more ›

• Community Voices Concerns Over Environmental Sustainability in Brooklyn Development Plans

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  Mar 4

  During a recent review session held by the City Planning Commission, community members expressed significant concerns regarding the environmental sustainability of proposed developments in Brooklyn. Issues discussed included the risks… more ›

• Hudson Yards West Development Unveils $1.36 Billion Community Benefits Plan to Support Local Needs

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  Feb 19

  At a recent public meeting regarding the Hudson Yards West Development proposal, local leaders outlined how a $1.36 billion community benefits plan aims to support various neighborhood initiatives. The proposal,… more ›

• Kips Bay Life Sciences Campus Set to Transform Healthcare Access and Boost Local Economy

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  Feb 18

  The New York City Council recently held a meeting to discuss a significant new life sciences campus in Kips Bay, aimed at improving healthcare access. The project is set to… more ›

• City Officials Address Traffic Safety Concerns in Atlantic Avenue Mixed-Use Plan

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  Feb 18

  Local officials discussed the potential impacts of the Atlantic Avenue Mixed-Use Plan on traffic and pedestrian safety during a recent City Planning Commission (CPC) meeting. The plan aims to transform… more ›

• New York City Sets 2030 Goal for Comprehensive Financial Education in Schools

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  Jan 15

  New York City officials have set an ambitious goal to ensure all students receive financial education by 2030. During a recent public meeting, city leaders announced plans to place a… more ›

• Queens Metropolitan Park Project Poised to Generate 29,000 Jobs and Boost Local Economy

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  Jan 8

  The Queens Future Metropolitan Park Project is expected to significantly boost local businesses by creating thousands of jobs and enhancing the area’s economic landscape. During a recent public hearing held… more ›

• Windsor Park Development Draws Community Concerns Over Parking and Green Space Access

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  Jan 7

  At a recent Brooklyn Community Planning Review meeting, local residents expressed a range of concerns regarding the Windsor Park development, particularly highlighting issues related to parking and the availability of… more ›

• NYC Planners Discuss Sustainable Urban Design Strategies to Combat Climate Change

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  Dec 20

  New York City officials discussed the city’s urban planning strategies to address climate change during a recent Community Improvement Meeting. The focus of the event was how proposed changes in… more ›

• Community Leaders Discuss Challenges and Funding for New Parks in NYC

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  Dec 20

  Local leaders discussed the funding and maintenance of new parks and recreational facilities at a recent Community Improvement Meeting in New York City. The gathering focused on the importance of… more ›

• NYC Council Renames President Street to Honor Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson

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  Dec 20

  The New York City Council voted on December 19, 2024, to rename President Street as ‘Laer Reby Way,’ honoring Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, known as the Lubavitcher Rebbe, who played… more ›

• Atlantic Avenue Redevelopment Plan Aims to Enhance Housing and Pedestrian Safety in Brooklyn

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  Dec 17

  The City Planning Commission (CPC) held a meeting to review the Atlantic Avenue mixed-use project, focusing on proposed housing developments and essential infrastructure improvements in Brooklyn. The meeting highlighted specific… more ›

• New Indoor Baseball Center Opens in Washington Heights to Empower Youth

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  Dec 17

  Mayor Eric Adams announced the opening of a new indoor baseball center in Washington Heights, a development aimed at providing year-round baseball instruction for local youth. This initiative, lauded for… more ›