The Battle for an Open-Air Gym at Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park

By Gotham Rex on April 22, 2022

Marcus Garvey Park has been in disrepair for years. Jamel Ali turned a corner of it into an open-air gym. Source: New York Times

N.Y.C. Bans Pesticides in Parks With Push From Unlikely Force: Children

By Gotham Rex on April 24, 2021

“A bunch of kindergartners,” now in seventh grade, worked years to push the City Council to approve a ban on toxic pesticides in parks, playgrounds and other spaces. Source: New York Times

New York City Has 2,300 Parks. But Poor Neighborhoods Lose Out.

By Gotham Rex on July 15, 2020

Governors Island and other large parks are trying to attract more underserved visitors, who need outdoor space more than ever during the pandemic. Source: New York Times

Public Spaces Weren’t Designed for Pandemics. N.Y.C. Is Trying to Adapt.

By Gotham Rex on June 29, 2020

New rules and design will try to keep New Yorkers safe in the usually crowded plazas, parks and streets. Source: New York Times

More details on the all-new playground coming to P.S. 19

More details on the all-new playground coming to P.S. 19

By Gotham Rex on February 14, 2018

More details on the all-new playground coming to P.S. 19 [Photo by Steven]Last Wednesday, we noted that renovations were underway on the playground behind P.S. 19 on First Avenue between 11th Street and 12th Street.This came about via funding by…

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The Battle for an Open-Air Gym at Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park

N.Y.C. Bans Pesticides in Parks With Push From Unlikely Force: Children

New York City Has 2,300 Parks. But Poor Neighborhoods Lose Out.

Public Spaces Weren’t Designed for Pandemics. N.Y.C. Is Trying to Adapt.

More details on the all-new playground coming to P.S. 19