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    Parks Department to Build Playgrounds, Open Space at Six NYCHA Developments

    Mayor  •  Parks  •  Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx

    Image credit: NYC Department of Parks & Recreation.

    The Mayor’s office has invested $23 million across three acres of NYCHA open space. On September 14, 2022, Mayor Eric Adams, the Parks Department, and the NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA) announced a pilot program to invest in nearly three acres of NYCHA open spaces, including playgrounds, across six housing developments. Three of these developments are located in Queens, two in the Bronx, and one in Brooklyn. (more…)

    Date: 10/21/2022
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    Parks Department Shares 20 Percent Increase in Pool Attendance as Summer Season Closes

    Department of Parks & Recreation  •  Beaches and Pools  •  Citywide

    Attendance at outdoor pools has increased 20 percent over the 2021 season. Image Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office

    The agency also piloted a new water safety program for 250 children. On September 8, 2022, the Parks Department shared statistics, updates and accomplishments to celebrate the end of the summer 2022 beach and pool season. The City’s eight public beaches and 53 outdoor pools close for the season this Sunday, September 11th.  (more…)

    Date: 09/09/2022
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    City Council Passes Package of Fire Safety Related Bills in Response to Twin Parks Fire

    City Council  •  Fire Safety  •  Citywide

    Image credit: New York City Council.

    The bills aim to prevent the circumstances that took 17 lives from occurring again in the future. On May 19, 2022, the City Council voted to approve a package of five bills to improve fire safety and prevention measures in residences as part of the City’s response to the tragic Twin Parks high-rise fire which killed 17 people in the Bronx this past January. The fire was a result of a space heater, and the resulting smoke spread up a stairwell after the self-closing door failed to contain the smoke within the unit. All seventeen deaths were from smoke inhalation. After the fire, the Committee on Twin Parks Citywide Taskforce on Fire Prevention was formed by the City Council as a response to the tragedy, and Council Members worked to propose various legislation to improve fire safety.  (more…)

    Date: 05/24/2022
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    Council Passes Bill to Address Parks Quality Issues and Improve Equity

    City Council  •  Parks  •  Citywide

    Image credit: New York City Council.

    On May 5, 2022, the City Council voted to pass Int. 173-A, a bill aimed to improve parks and playgrounds through better standards for quality inspections and provide more transparency about what playgrounds and parks require improvements. The bill was sponsored by Council Member Shekar Krishnan, who is the Chair of the Parks and Recreation Committee.   (more…)

    Date: 05/11/2022
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    Parks Dept Announces Events to Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day

    Department of Parks and Recreation  •  Earth Day  •  Citywide

    Happy Earth Day! Image Credit: CityLand.

    Today, April 22, 2022 is Earth Day, and the Parks Department is celebrating with a series of events for New Yorkers citywide. Between today and May 1st, these events focus on sustainability and encourage New Yorkers to get outdoors.  (more…)

    Date: 04/22/2022
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