July 26, 2024 By Bill Parry The children at the nation’s largest public housing complex finally have their playground back. Council Member Julie Won joined Queensbridge Houses residents and their kids in Long Island City for a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 25, at the playground near Vernon Boulevard that was closed off for… Read more »
Sep. 18, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan Councilwoman Vickie Paladino announced the allocation of $6.5 million to renovate the Buz O’Rourke Playground at Crocheron Park in Bayside last week. The funding, announced on Sept. 14, was issued in partnership with City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams for the 2024 Fiscal Year. It will cover new play equipment,…
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June 15, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Councilwoman Julie Won announced that the resurfacing of a badly worn-out Woodside athletic field has begun — and the total cost of the project will likely come in well under budget. The project sees the artificial playing field at Big Bush Park, located between 61st and 64th Street by Laurel… Read more »