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Local Pols Cut Locks on Playgrounds, Mayor Says Not So Fast

Photo via Simcha Eichenstein’s office.BORO PARK/MIDWOOD – The weather is getting nicer and kids are getting restless staying inside their homes. While public parks are open, playgrounds remain closed and there is no set date when the Mayor is planning to open them. But, some locals are not

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P.S. 139 Community Rallies For Playground Repairs

A group of fifth graders hold a sign they made. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner) DITMAS PARK – P.S. 139’s playground is in dire need of repairs and students, parents, and administrators are calling on State Senator Kevin Parker to help. About 60 parents gathered at the P.S. 139

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Women in Real Estate Restore Community Spaces at Women’s Shelter for “She Builds” Day

Volunteers worked to restore the community space and playground in between the housing buildings (Paul Stremple/BKLYNER)BROWNSVILLE – A group of real estate professionals got hands on today in Brownsville, restoring a playground and community spaces at two women’s shelters. Business attire wasn’t required, but gloves and ear

Announcements

Indie Movie Filming At PS 139 Playground Next Week

There will be an independent movie filming at PS 139 [/tag/ps-139/] (330 Rugby Rd) from Wednesday, July 12 to Saturday, July 22. The movie, “The Kindergarten Teacher” is a remake of an Israeli movie about a teacher who aspires to have more creativity in her life. According to the

Central Brooklyn

$500K Slated For Tot Lot Renovation, Says Councilman [Updated With 2014 Budget Followup]

(Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)The Lt. Federico Narvaez Tot Lot, a neighborhood playground on Cortelyou Road at Argyle Road, is a small but vital corner park named for a local fallen police officer. It’s also been the cause of angst for local parents over the past few years,

Kids & Family

Renderings Of The Playground Coming To Sunset Park Next Summer

Early rendering of the playground. Courtesy of the Parks Department.Construction on a brand new playground in Sunset Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/sunset-park] has begun. Kids and parents alike should be excited for the fun new features coming to the park, which should be completed by April of

Assembly

Despite Downpour, Seagate Residents Rebuild Playground Destroyed By Sandy

Courtesy of Councilman Mark Treyger’s OfficeEven the threat of Hurricane Joaquin [/hurricane-joaquin-or-not-its-good-to-be-prepared/#.Vg6_n2RViko]won’t stop these volunteers. Clad in rain ponchos, Councilman Mark Treyger and State Assembly hopeful Pamela Harris [/pamela-harris-wins-democratic-nomination-for-brook-krasnys-assembly-seat/] joined a group from the Sea Gate Association today to help build a new playground at

Destinations

Brooklyn Playground Tour: Colonel David Marcus Playground

Colonel David Marcus Playground (Photo by Melissa Akar/City Kid Corner)Welcome to our series [/tag/brooklyn-playground-tour] that takes a look at playgrounds around Brooklyn! Searching for a fun new spot to explore with the kids? From innovative, interactive playspaces to traditional (but equally fun!) spots, we’ll guide you

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Community Leaders Break Ground On $2.75 Million Dome Playground Renovation

Brooklyn Construction Director Matthias Augustin; Catherine Zinnel, Lander’s Deputy Chief of Staff; CB 12 District Manager Barry Spitzer; Bklyn Parks Commissioner Kevin Jeffrey; Councilman Brad Lander; Sakai Brown, Bklyn Construction Assistant Director; Eric Mattes, Brooklyn Design Director; and Terry Naranjo, Dome Playground designer. Photo courtesy NYC Parks, Daniel Avila.

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Photo Wrap: Life In Chrome

Oh, the slide! Always the star of the playground. Many thanks to neighbor Jole Carliner for sending us this photo of PS 230’s playground – the empty space has given us just one more reason to keep our fingers crossed for warmer weather soon! Have a favorite photo you’ve

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PS 139 Playground Will Be Closed Saturday & Sunday Because Of Construction

Heads up: tomorrow, December 20, and Sunday, December 21, you won’t be able to use the PS 139 playground from 7am to 3:30pm because of construction at the school (located at 330 Rugby Road). The project manager sends his apologies for any inconvenience this may cause to the

Brooklyn parks

From Basketball Hoops To A Tennis Court, New Park Offers Refuge Of Fun

If you feel like packing your water bottle, piling on the sunscreen, and taking a walk across the border to Borough Park, a new playground just opened behind PS 192 [http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/20/k192/default.htm] at 4715 18th Avenue that includes everything from a large running

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Proposed Law Increases Penalties For Selling Drugs In Parks And Playgrounds

Source: SuperFantastic via flickrDealers caught selling drugs in parks and playgrounds might soon find themselves facing more jail time than ever before. According to a press release, a bill (S2173A-2013 [http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/bill/S2173A-2013]) sponsored by State Senator Marty Golden, makes the punishment for selling drugs in

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J.J. Byrne Playground Closed for Maintenance Friday

Attention parental units, nannies, ankle biters and anyone who just likes to climb on giant jungle gym apparatuses: a tipster reports that J.J. Byrne Playground will be closed this Friday, September 14 for maintenance. The playground should reopen on Saturday, so you’ll only have to schlep up the

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Greenfield Unveils Design for Borough Park’s Newest Playground

Councilman David G. Greenfield presents a $7,450,000 check to Brooklyn Parks Commissioner Kevin Jeffrey to support projects throughout the district.The following is a press release from the office of City Councilman David Greenfield: Greenfield Unveils Design for Boro Park’s Newest Playground Includes Area Designed Specifically for

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Shopping Cart Series: Cutie At The Playground

I’m the lovely red shopping cart just kidnapped from the Staples Office Super Store on the corner of Avenue Y and Ocean Avenue. But, who’s going to be looking for or at me in this post? Someone stuck this cutie pie baby into me and rolled us over

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May 17: NetCost Market Kids’ Carnival

Management at the NetCost Market [http://netcostmarket.com/] said that everyone’s invited to the Kids’ Carnival [http://www.shorefronty.org/calendar/index.aspx?id=120&eventid=311165], tomorrow, but they didn’t have a flyer to share with us. So, we had to take a picture of the poster