On September 30, 2025, Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa joined community members to celebrate the completed renovation of John Paul Jones Park in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
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DDC Moves Forward With “Selma’s House” Renovations for Louis Armstrong House Museum in Queens
On March 6, 2025, the New York City Department of Design and Construction in collaboration with the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs announced the City will be undertaking the renovation of “Selma’s House” located at 34-52 107th Street in Corona, Queens. The building is referred to as “Selma’s House” in honor of the bequeaths Selma Heraldo made in 2011 upon her death to the Louis Armstrong House Museum. Since then, the building has … <Read More>
City Celebrates Renovations of Breukelen Basketball Courts in Brooklyn
On October 30, 2024, New York City Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue, in collaboration with other critical stakeholders, celebrated the renovation of the basketball courts at Breukelen Ballfield in East New York, Brooklyn This $1.8 million project was funded by the Joe and Clara Tsai Foundation’s Social Justice Fund. The fund provides neighborhoods facing acute levels of gun violence resources and recreation opportunities.
NYCHA Secures Funding for Frederick Samuel Apartments Renovations
On September 26, 2024, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) announced renovations will be conducted at the Frederick Samuel Apartments through the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) project. Since, 1994 the New York City Housing Authority has managed the Frederick Samuel Apartments, which were constructed between 1910 and 1928. The renovations will cost $383.6 million and involve 660 apartments for roughly 1,200 New Yorkers living in the 40 residential buildings in Harlem. The upgrades … <Read More>
Parks Dept and Elected Officials Celebrate Edenwald Playground Renovations
On July 29, 2024, the New York City Parks Bronx Borough Commissioner Jessenia Aponte, in collaboration with Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, City Council Member Kevin Riley, and community members celebrated the reconstruction of Edenwald Playground in the Bronx. Edenwald Playground was constructed in 1954 and is part of the land New York City acquired to build the 2,036-unit Edenwald Houses.