Press Releases

Browse or search our collection of news announcements dating back to 2003, including notifications of park openings and renamings, programs and special events, and employee and agency accomplishments.

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March 28

TEN NEW SITES TO RECEIVE UPGRADES THROUGH THE COMMUNITY PARKS INITIATIVE, WITH A TOTAL INVESTMENT OF MORE THAN $50 MILLION CITYWIDE; CUNY LAUNCHES NEXT PHASE OF PUBLIC HEALTH STUDY

Equity-driven CPI program renovates parks in undeserved neighborhoods in all five boroughs CUNY unveils free public events in CPI-renovated parks in connection with community health study NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue today announced ten additional parks slated to receive investments...

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Mar 26

NYC PARKS BREAKS GROUND ON $4 MILLION RECONSTRUCTION OF WILLIAM F. MOORE PARK IN CORONA

Mar 25

MAYOR ADAMS ANNOUNCES $5.5 MILLION INVESTMENT TO EXPAND FREE SWIM LESSONS TO NEARLY 18,000 STUDENTS, BUILDING SAFER, MORE AFFORDABLE CITY FOR NYC FAMILIES

Mar 12

ORCHARD BEACH PARKS FACILITY TO BE COMPLETED BY DDC 2.6 YEARS FASTER AND WITH $3.59 MILLION SAVINGS USING DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTING