NYC Parks

Feb
10
NYC Parks Employee Arrested for Shooting Girlfriend’s Ex and Endangering a Child

NYC Parks Employee Arrested for Shooting Girlfriend’s Ex and Endangering a Child

BUSHWICK — A New York City Parks Department employee is facing numerous charges after allegedly shooting at his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend
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Jan
02
Mulchfest 2020: Here’s How to Dispose of that Christmas Tree

Mulchfest 2020: Here’s How to Dispose of that Christmas Tree

It’s a sad end for a Christmas tree to be disposed off in the garbage. Irina Groushevaia/BklynerOne of
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Sep
20
Fort Greene Honors Jazz Legend Betty Carter

Fort Greene Honors Jazz Legend Betty Carter

FORT GREENE – Fort Greene was alive with music and excitement Friday morning as NYC Parks [https://www.nycgovparks.org], Downtown
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Aug
30
“Under The Sun”: Public Art Debuts At 7th Avenue Triangle

“Under The Sun”: Public Art Debuts At 7th Avenue Triangle

PARK SLOPE – Last Sunday, a new public artwork was installed at the recently revamped 7th Avenue Triangle on the west
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Aug
12
BAM Park Reopens To The Public

BAM Park Reopens To The Public

FORT GREENE – Over the weekend, dozens of locals enjoyed the summer weather at the newly reopened BAM Park in Fort
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Aug
08
Update On Lead Cleanup At Red Hook Ball Fields

Update On Lead Cleanup At Red Hook Ball Fields

RED HOOK – About 20 people braved the pouring rain Wednesday evening and traveled to the Miccio Community Center for the
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Jul
17
A Perfect Day For The Spray Showers At The Newly Opened Ennis Playground

A Perfect Day For The Spray Showers At The Newly Opened Ennis Playground

GOWANUS – NYC Parks [https://www.nycgovparks.org] Commissioner Mitchell Silver, NYC Parks Brooklyn Borough Commissioner Marty Maher, and City Council
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Jun
27
Brooklyn’s Public Pools Open for the Summer!

Brooklyn’s Public Pools Open for the Summer!

McCarren Pool/Courtesy of NY ParksGet ready to swim! Brooklyn’s outdoor public pools open for the summer on Thursday,
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Jun
24
Under The Sun: Public Art Installation Coming To 7th Avenue Triangle

Under The Sun: Public Art Installation Coming To 7th Avenue Triangle

PARK SLOPE – A ten-foot-tall steel sculpture will soon be installed at the triangular Greenstreet space at Flatbush, 7th Avenue, and
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Apr
01
Apply To ArtBuilt’s Residency Program At Thomas Greene Park

Apply To ArtBuilt’s Residency Program At Thomas Greene Park

GOWANUS – ArtBuilt [http://artbuilt.org/artbuilt-mobile-studios/] and NYC Parks [https://www.nycgovparks.org/] are bringing the Studio in the Park
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