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Mar
08
City Unveils Redesign Plans for Two Bay Ridge Playgrounds

City Unveils Redesign Plans for Two Bay Ridge Playgrounds

Two Bay Ridge playgrounds are getting new equipment and a fresh look. At a meeting of Brooklyn Community Board 10’
4 min read
Feb
05
After $30-Million Renovation, Betsy Head Park in Brownsville Re-Opens to the Public

After $30-Million Renovation, Betsy Head Park in Brownsville Re-Opens to the Public

The newly-renovated Betsy Head Park. (Image: Pavel Bendov/ABB)After a multi-year, $30 million upgrade, Brownsville’s Betsy Head Park
3 min read
Feb
03
Sankofa Park and African Burial Ground Square in East New York To Get A Fresh Look

Sankofa Park and African Burial Ground Square in East New York To Get A Fresh Look

Rendering of the redesigned Sankofa Park in the New Lots section of East New York (Image: Parks Department)A redesigned
4 min read
Feb
02

Greenpoint Elected Officials Slam MTA For 16-Year Wait on Box Street Park

An overhead view of the draft design for Box Street Park with labeled features (Via NYC Parks)North Brooklyn’s
3 min read
Feb
01
Best Sledding In Brooklyn

Best Sledding In Brooklyn

Sledding happening throughout Prospect Park. December 2020. Keira Wingate/BklynerEvery time we get decent snow, brave Brooklynites brace the cold
1 min read
Jan
27
Assembly Member Colton Rages Against Proposed Park at Gravesend Schoolyard

Assembly Member Colton Rages Against Proposed Park at Gravesend Schoolyard

Assembly Member William ColtonAssembly Member William Colton is calling on southern Brooklyn residents to take to their cars to protest
4 min read
Jan
18
North Brooklyn Residents Plead With Gov. Cuomo To Keep Marsha P. Johnson State Park Open

North Brooklyn Residents Plead With Gov. Cuomo To Keep Marsha P. Johnson State Park Open

Photo via the Marsha P. Johnson state park’s Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/marshapjohnsonstatepark/photos/3234868309913481]Marsha P.
3 min read
Jan
07
Renovated Bensonhurst Playground Opens To Public This Week

Renovated Bensonhurst Playground Opens To Public This Week

NYC Parks / Daniel AvilaThis winter is making us hope so hard for an early, COVID-19 free summer. Or at least
3 min read
Dec
31
Flatbush Avenue Entrances To Prospect Park Now Open

Flatbush Avenue Entrances To Prospect Park Now Open

NYC Parks / Daniel AvilaWork is finished on the two new park entrances along Flatbush Avenue side of the park, NYC
3 min read
Dec
17
Biggest Snowfall In Years Means Perfect Snow For Sledding

Biggest Snowfall In Years Means Perfect Snow For Sledding

Sledding happening throughout Prospect Park. Keira Wingate/BklynerThe biggest downfall the city has seen in years brings the perfect weather
2 min read