Van Cortlandt Park

January 24, 2003

VAN CORTLANDT PARK: THE CURE FOR URBAN ENNUI

A few weekends ago, I sought distraction from a nagging nicotine addiction and a small case of...

January 15, 2003

OVER 500 ACTIVITIES OFFERED DURING WINTER FESTIVAL 2003

On January 6, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, joined by Deputy Mayor Patricia E. Harris, Commissioner...

January 14, 2003

A WINTER WONDERLAND IN CENTRAL PARK THRILLS NEW YORKERS

On Saturday, January 11, Central Park’s East Meadow was filled with thousands of New...

December 19, 2002

ASK PROFESSOR GINKGO: LORD OF THE RINKS

Dear Professor Ginkgo: I recently learned there was more than one skating rink in Central...

December 6, 2002

TALKING TURKEY

For Easter, people hunt eggs in Central Park. For Halloween, they enjoy the haunted house in Van...

October 1, 2002

CONGRATULATIONS EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH

The following individuals were awarded Employee of the Month for September...

September 13, 2002

COMING TOGETHER IN THE PARKS

On Wednesday at parks around the city, the one year anniversary of...

September 9, 2002

NEW YORK COMMEMORATES SEPTEMBER 11

The following is a list of commemorative events planned by the...

August 29, 2002

BARBECUING AND LABOR DAY—A PERFECT MATCH

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated...

July 16, 2002

CAPITAL PROJECT OF THE MONTH: EMERGENCY WELLS

The Capital Project of the Month for June is the construction of emergency city-wide wells. A...

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Van Cortlandt Park

The comfort station and maintenance building located at W. 242nd St. and Broadway is closed. This project will reconstruct the existing District Headquarters/Comfort Station, including the rehabilitation of the building exterior and roof. Enhancements include an ADA accessible ramp, new plumbing fixtures and accessories in the public restrooms and the staff restroom. Other work includes the upgrading of the ventilation system and lighting. Please pardon our appearance.
Anticipated Completion: Fall 2012