Pelham Bay Park

July 15, 2003

REDISCOVERING THE MAGNIFICENT BEECH

A few weeks ago, while visiting relatives in Chester County, Pennsylvania, I saw one of the...

July 8, 2003

PARK WARDEN INVESTITURE

Hundreds of Park Wardens braved the pouring rain and muddy grounds to attend the annual Warden...

June 20, 2003

CONGRATULATIONS MAY EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH

The Commissioner’s Employee of the Month is John J. Natoli. John is the Chief Engineer...

May 23, 2003

MAYOR KICKS OFF BATHING SUIT SEASON AT CONEY ISLAND

On Wednesday, Mayor Bloomberg announced what New Yorkers have been waiting all winter to hear:...

April 25, 2003

PARKS & RECREATION CELEBRATES EARTH DAY

In recognition of Earth Day 2003, Parks & Recreation encourages all New Yorkers to do their part...

February 14, 2003

THE HISTORY OF VALENTINE’S DAY

Valentine’s day began behind bars. A priest, Valentine, imprisoned for secretly marrying people...

December 4, 2002

BROOKLYN CELEBRATES LIFE WITH THE PLANTING OF THE CITY’S FIRST MEMORIAL GROVE

Sunset Park is one of New York's hidden treasures. Tucked away in the Brooklyn neighborhood that...

November 22, 2002

EAST RIVER PARK SCORES MAJOR RENOVATION

Parks had a breakthrough on Monday, November 18. Literally. Over 100 first through sixth graders...

October 15, 2002

WATSON GLEASON BOUNCES AWAY WITH $1 MILLION RENOVATION

Clouds loomed overhead, but it was anticipation that filled the air. "Is the President here...

October 1, 2002

CONGRATULATIONS EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH

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