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    November 30, 2001

    RUN, SIR WILLIAM, RUN!

    Renowned for their loyalty, canines are among the most faithful users of city parks. As such,...

    November 26, 2001

    RECREATION HOSTS THE YOUTH GAMES COMMITTEE IN NYC

    From November 14 to 16, Parks hosted the fall planning meeting for the United States Youth...

    November 20, 2001

    SCREECH OWLS RETURN TO CENTRAL PARK

    November 14 was a day to contemplate the vastness of natural life and celebrate a groundbreaking...

    November 19, 2001

    WAR MEMORIALS, OLD AND RENEWED

    The Eternal Light monument in Madison Square Park was a focal point for remembrance on Veteran’s...

    November 16, 2001

    FRED LEBOW STATUE IS DEEDED TO PARKS

    In the future, a statue of Fred Lebow will stand at Central Park’s Runner’s Gate at 90 th...

    November 15, 2001

    DAFFODIL PLANTING ASSUMES INTERNATIONAL PROPORTIONS

    Dana (Violet) Litvack , Director of Operations for Partnerships for Parks and Eileen (Funny...

    November 8, 2001

    WATER RUSHES BACK TO THE CENTRAL PARK POND

    The Central Park Pond has traveled back in time. It has become more like the place it was when...

    November 7, 2001

    PARKIES ARE MARATHONERS TOO!

    Not only did Parkies host the New York Marathon, they ran it. Congratulations to Brian...

    November 1, 2001

    CENTRAL PARK DRESSES UP FOR HALLOWEEN

    Central Park came as a spooky autumn wonderland for the Seventh Annual Newmark Real...

    October 31, 2001

    CONGRATULATIONS TO NINE EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYEES

    Maria A. (Curly Top) Oliveras is Bronx’s Employee of the Month for October. Curly Top...

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    Ice Skating Rinks
    Harlem Meer Center (formerly Lasker Rink)
    The Harlem Meer Center is closed in order to rebuild the facility to increase access to nearby communities and enhance year-round programming. For more information, visit Central Park Conservancy's Rebuilding Harlem Meer Center page.
    Anticipated Completion: Spring 2024
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    The Harlem Meer Center is closed in order to rebuild the facility to increase access to nearby communities and enhance year-round programming. For more information, visit Central Park Conservancy's Rebuilding Harlem Meer Center page.
    Anticipated Completion: Spring 2025

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