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Community Board Defies Parents in Vote to Reopen Forest Park to Cars

The Parks Department appears to have given in to a vocal group of Queens drivers. Paging Mayor Mamdani!

November 14, 2025

Parks Dept. to Canal Street: ‘No Trees for You!’

The Parks Department wants to plant more trees — it does! — but so many things are conspiring against the agency on Manhattan's worst street.

September 15, 2025

Aging 1930s Boardwalk, Lack of Elevators a US Open Nightmare for Disabled Tennis Fans

“Spectacular Awaits” a new US Open champion. Can USTA, the Mets, the city and the MTA "reimagine spectacular" accessibility at Mets-Willets Point?

August 18, 2025

Could It Be? Red Hook Pool May Finally Open on Sunday

Residents of Red Hook have been sweltering all summer, but help may be on the way.

August 12, 2025

No Accident: Red Hook Pool Closure Saga Stems from Adams Administration ‘Underinvestment’

An Olympic-size pool in Red Hook has sat empty since the summer’s start, leaving residents in the area out to dry and pissed off in blistering, record high heat.

July 25, 2025

Friday’s Headlines: E-Bikes in Parks … Permanently Edition

The Parks Department will permanently allow e-bikes in city parks following a two-year pilot. Plus more news.

July 4, 2025

Uptown Portion of Hudson River Greenway Closed For Another Month

Tell us, would car owners put up with a crucial road closed for months with no detour?

June 3, 2025

Staten Islanders May Sue Over ‘Risky’ Rushed Return of Cars in Park

A truly outrageous land grab by drivers and self-style "safety" advocates is playing out in Staten Island.

May 1, 2025

New $160M Davis Center Has No Bike Access For Harlem Riders

The Davis Center debacle is one of a string of anti-bike actions by the Parks Department since the spring season began, even as cycling grows each year.

May 1, 2025