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NYC Parks Cuts The Ribbon On A Revamped Francis Lewis Park Plaza

New amenities and enhanced accessibility highlight upgrades to plaza with stunning views of the Whitestone Bridge. On Friday, April 4th, 2025 NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue joined Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, City Councilmember...

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The Daily Plant NYC Parks’ Newsletter

New York City’s parks are home to the most extensive public outdoor museum in the nation—its collection of art and monuments. Located in all five boroughs from neighborhood parks to civic centers, the art and antiquities includes work in a...

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