The Bronx River, restored
The Bronx River is coming back to it’s former beauty, piece by piece. Michael Kimmelman of the New York Times shows how it is changing.
Children design the ideal city // Los niños diseñan la ciudad ideal
Even though the day was hot and the park looked more like an arid desert with few green bushes, the children there concentrated on their dream: building their own ideal cities.
River to River to ease the heatwave
NYC’s annual River to River Festival helps make the sweltering summer a little more bearable. The festival features an eclectic mix of free events, including performances, interactive workshops, and family friendly activities.
Shakespeare in the Park(ing Lot) and more free summer culture
Think parks this summer. Outdoor events abound. From Shakespeare performances and French films to puppet shows and sandbox programs, there is something for all ages across all 5 boroughs.
Beez in the trap?
From beekeeping to beewatching to sampling local honey, there are many ways to support urban agriculture and the worldwide bee population.
Breaking ground on soundview park
On Monday, June 18, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., joined Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe and other elected officials to break…
Enjoy fun in the sun at a historic grand re-opening
Thursday, June 28th marks the grand opening of McCarren Park Pool in McCarren Park, Brooklyn. I should say re-opening. Located within the 35-acre McCarren…
Take a tour of New York…from the nineteenth century
Ever wonder what it was like to stroll through Central Park back when Sheep’s Meadow still had sheep grazing on it? Or to go for…
Free Wifi Comes to Harlem Parks
Last year, AT&T and Mayor Michael Bloomberg launched Free Wi-fi service in East Harlem’s Thomas Jefferson Park and central Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park, and now Harlem’s Rucker Park has become the latest New York City park with free AT&T Wi-Fi service.
Summer Streets
A glance down the 21st floor window might surprise you in August – in lieu of antsy taxi cabs and meat trucks, street scenery will include pudgy children in rollarblades, cyclists in neon spandex, and women pushing heavy strollers, and even heavier gossip.
Explore the city’s blue spaces
We know that Manhattan is an island surrounded by water, but it doesn’t always feel that way. Take some time this summer to explore the city’s waterways and learn more about both the green and blue spaces of New York.
The Tappan Zee: from bridge to park?
With a replacement in the works for the Tappan Zee Bridge, interest is gathering for the possibility of transforming the soon-to-be retired bridge into a public park.
A new entrance at the Botanical Garden // Una nueva eco-entrada en el Jardín Botánico
Remember the old entrance of the Botanical Garden in Brooklyn on Washington Avenue? Well, it changed. // Recuerdan la entrada antigua del Jardín Botánico el Brooklyn sobre la avenida Washington? Pues bueno, cambió.
Battery Urban Farm changes landscapes and mindscapes
A mere stone’s throw from the 4/5 Bowling Green station is a small urban farm that yields herbs, vegetables and fertile soil from compost.
Olmsted’s Homesteads
It was 190 years ago yesterday, April 26 1822, that Frederick Law Olmsted was born in Hartford, Connecticut. Though he held many titles over a…
Time machine in Harlem: classic street games from the ’60s and ’70s return
When’s the last time you saw someone using a hopper ball, pogo stick, hula hoop or yoyo? Check out the 5th annual Street Games this Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 11am-3pm at Thomas Jefferson Park in Harlem.
Life after the BMW Guggenheim Lab: First Street Green
First Street Green is showing signs of life: a day of music, dance and cultural readings this Sunday, April 22, 2012 from 2:30-6:30pm.
Ambitious East River Project Surges Forward
In recent news, the East River Blueway project has taken a significant step forward. The project was previously mentioned here in reference to a planning…