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New York City Parks Department

Photo by: David Schoenbrod
Aug 10

The Mass Murder of America’s Trees Must Stop

The bottom of the tree trunk, where it flares out to join the roots, is the “root collar.” While the roots must of course be buried, the root collar has a different cellular structure that, when buried, can readily rot or get invaded by boring insects.
By David Schoenbrod
In this photo illustration, packets of K2 or "spice", a synthetic marijuana drug, are seen in East Harlem on August 5, 2015 in New York City.
Jul 13

Afternoon Bulletin: ‘Zombie’ K2 Users in Brooklyn, LaGuardia’s Mansion Up for Sale

Zombie-like K2 users terrorize Brooklyn, Trump's anti-immigration policies get a price tag and more
By Elissa Nunez
Riverside Park.
Jun 1

Public Art With Slave Imagery Rejected by City Because People Do Pilates in the Park

A sculpture had to be altered to be displayed--because the Parks Department thought the noose imagery would offend people doing yoga.
By Guelda Voien
Work being done at the future 72nd Street Station of Second Avenue Subway. (Photo: Patrick Cashin for Metropolitan Transportation Authority)
May 17

Afternoon Bulletin: Rep. Maloney Threatens to Fail MTA, Bike Lane Crackdown and More

By Janaki Chadha
The new court, which reopens today, cost around $300,000 (Photo: BeCore NYC).
Aug 10

After Delays, Renovated Tompkins Square Park Basketball Court Reopens

By Hunter Harris
Subway ridership is at its highest levels since the 1940s. (Photos by Arman Dzidzovic/New York Observer.)
Jul 13

Afternoon Bulletin: Uber May Fire 700 Drivers, the City’s Longest Commute and More

By Catherine Rafter
Mayor Bill de Blasio looks on as NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton holds up a bag of oregano.
Nov 11

Not Just Parking Tickets: Marijuana Possession Equal to Hopping Turnstiles and More

By Nicole Puglise
(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
Sep 5

Despite the Heat Wave, New York’s Pools Have All Been Drained for Winter

By Nicole Puglise
They are in there somewhere.
Jul 22

Panic in Central Park?

By The Editors
May 5

New York’s Community Gardens Are Sort of Toxic to Your Health [Updated]

By Vinnie Mancuso
Aug 13

City Fights Back Against Upper West Side Rat Infestation

By Rebecca Hiscott
You'd better get your fill of Central Park's Great Lawn on Wednesday morning.
Nov 6

Fearing Nor’easter, New York City Parks Will Close Again

By Kim Velsey
Horsing around. (Billy Farrell Agency)
Sep 21

Adrian Benepe, Parks Commissioner and Carousel Aficionado

By Matt Chaban
May 19

Tavern Negotiations Near Breaking Point

By Dana Rubinstein
Jul 30

Group Gives City Athletic Fields an F in New Parks Report

By Lysandra Ohrstrom
Jun 20

Get Your Solstice On!

By Lysandra Ohrstrom
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