The Bobby Wagner Walk which stretches from 90th St. to 120th St. on the East River Esplenade is going to get a $300 million overhaul to restore the area around Pier 107. Photo: NYC Economic Development Corp Pier 107 on Bobby Wagner Walk Earmarked for $300M Overhaul After years of lobbying, the city says it is prepared to spend $300 million on renovation of piers and walkways and a new... News 30 Jan 2023 | 11:49
Council Member Keith Powers (right) gets an enthusiastic greeting at the dog run opening. Photo: Emil Cohen/NYC Council Media Unit New Wave Pier Dog Run Opens On Friday, December 9, Council Member Keith Powers hosted an event to celebrate the opening of the New Wave Pier Dog Run.... News 14 Dec 2022 | 11:59
CB8 District Manager Will Brightbill, Manhattan Parks Commissioner Anthony Perez, CB6 Chair Kyle Athayde, CB8 Parks Committee Co-Chair Judy Schneider, Council Member Julie Menin, Economic Development Corp. Senior VP Kathryn Prybylski and Roosevelt Island Operation Corp. Planning Director Prince Shah in front of the new sign for Andrew Haswell Green Park. Photo: NYC Parks/Daniel Avila ( Daniel Avila) Signs of the Times A sign of distinction – A distinctive sign was unveiled for Andrew Haswell Green Park earlier this month by various officials... Voices 23 Oct 2022 | 07:35
Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright (left) and Manhattan Parks Commissioner Anthony Perez (right) at the fair. Photo courtesy of Rebecca Seawright’s office Pickleball for Seniors For her first try at pickleball, Ruth Kassanga of the Upper East Side showed a lively backhand that caught her opponent by... News 23 Sep 2022 | 05:27