New inscriptions to the nation's only Nobel Monument were unveiled on Tuesday, September 28, by Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe, Ambassador of Sweden to the U.S. Jonas Hafstrom, and Ambassador of Norway to the U.S. Wegger Chr. Strommen.
Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe today joined City Council Member James Vacca, Assembly Member Michael Benedetto, Representative to the Bronx Borough President Wilhelm Ronda, members of Community Board 10 and the Westchester Square / Zurega Improvement District, and neighborhood children to cut the ribbon on nearly $2 million in improvements to Pearly Gates Playground. The park is located at St. Peters and Tratman Avenues in the Bronx.
Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe today joined USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station Director Michael T. Rains and Director of the Mayor's Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability David Bragdon to cut the ribbon on the new Urban Field Station at Fort Totten in Queens.
Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce that Tavern on the Green will be back in business with a variety of food offerings to be available on the outdoor terrace facing the Sheep Meadow. On October 15, 2010, Tavern on the Green will begin featuring offerings from Ladle of Love, Pera Mediterranean Brasserie, Rickshaw Dumpling Truck and Van Leeuwen Artistan Ice Cream, on the site's outdoor terrace.
New York City's Department of Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce White Ghost, an exhibition of two new sculptures by Yoshitomo Nara to be featured on the Park Avenue Malls at East 67th Street and East 70th Street from September 6 through November 5, 2010. This exhibition is presented in conjunction with the Art Production Fund and The Sculpture Committee of The Fund for Park Avenue.
The Metropolitan Opera announced plans for a series of free outdoor events this summer: operatic recitals that will take place in parks throughout the city and encore screenings of the Met's popular HD shows in Lincoln Center Plaza.
The Metropolitan Opera announced plans for a series of free outdoor events this summer: operatic recitals that will take place in parks throughout the city and encore screenings of the Met's popular HD shows in Lincoln Center Plaza.
The Metropolitan Opera announced plans for a series of free outdoor events this summer: operatic recitals that will take place in parks throughout the city and encore screenings of the Met's popular HD shows in Lincoln Center Plaza.
The Metropolitan Opera announced plans for a series of free outdoor events this summer: operatic recitals that will take place in parks throughout the city and encore screenings of the Met's popular HD shows in Lincoln Center Plaza.
The Metropolitan Opera announced plans for a series of free outdoor events this summer: operatic recitals that will take place in parks throughout the city and encore screenings of the Met's popular HD shows in Lincoln Center Plaza.
The Metropolitan Opera announced plans for a series of free outdoor events this summer: operatic recitals that will take place in parks throughout the city and encore screenings of the Met's popular HD shows in Lincoln Center Plaza.
The Metropolitan Opera announced plans for a series of free outdoor events this summer: operatic recitals that will take place in parks throughout the city and encore screenings of the Met's popular HD shows in Lincoln Center Plaza.
The Metropolitan Opera announced plans for a series of free outdoor events this summer: operatic recitals that will take place in parks throughout the city and encore screenings of the Met's popular HD shows in Lincoln Center Plaza.
The Metropolitan Opera announced plans for a series of free outdoor events this summer: operatic recitals that will take place in parks throughout the city and encore screenings of the Met's popular HD shows in Lincoln Center Plaza.
New York City's Department of Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce an exhibition of new sculptures by Mia Westerlund Roosen on Park Avenue from April 19 through August 28, 2010. The current exhibition features three new works, Juggler, Baritone, and French Kiss on the Park Avenue Malls in the landscaped medians between 52nd Street and 53rd Street.
Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe joined Council Member Debi Rose broke ground Thursday, August 26th on the $1.7 million renovations to Mahoney Playground. The Playground is located at Beechwood Avenue, between Cleveland St. and Crescent Ave. on Staten Island.
Ambrosini Ballfields and Playground have been named New York City's Park of the Month. The fields is located on City Island, in northeastern Bronx, which offers opportunities ranging from boating to playing ball. Ambrosini, the only public field complex and playground, form a recreational centerpiece on the island, attracting year-long residents and visitors alike.
New York City's Department of Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce White Ghost, an exhibition of two new sculptures by Yoshitomo Nara to be featured on the Park Avenue Malls at East 67th Street and East 70th Street from September 6 through November 5, 2010. This exhibition is presented in conjunction with the Art Production Fund and The Sculpture Committee of The Fund for Park Avenue.
Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe today joined Council Member Maria del Carmen Arroyo to cut the ribbon on Printers Park, an imaginative new playground at Aldus Street and Hoe Avenue in the South Bronx. They were joined by youth summer campers from St. John Chrysostom School who enjoyed artistic stamping and sand art activities. The new playground, which replaced the existing outdated play equipment, was funded by $1 million allocated by Council Member Maria del Carmen Arroyo.
City Parks Foundation, in association with The Metropolitan Opera, today announced a series of free operatic recitals as part of the 2010 season of SummerStage that will take place in parks throughout the city.
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