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Advocates Rally To Preserve NYC's Community Gardens
NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Organizers held a rally Tuesday morning ahead of a public hearing regarding proposed rules for community gardens. The rules — put forth by the city’s Department of Parks and...
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Parks Department Asks New Yorkers To Water City Trees
NEW YORK (AP) – New York City’s parks department is asking residents and business owners to help water and take care of trees on the street. Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe says trees need...
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NYC Bracing For The Worst From Storm
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — New York City is preparing for a long night and lots of rain across the area as strong winds started to pick up. Still reeling from the storms that tore through the area two...
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NYC Parks Look To Expand Food Vendor Selections
NEW YORK (AP/ CBS New York) - Forget the pretzels and hot dogs. New York City’s parks may soon be offering a more diverse selection of foods. Best Of CBS New York: NYC’s Top Street Meat | NYC’s Best...
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Volunteers To Replace Trees Damaged By Tornadoes In Queens
NEW YORK (WCBS 880) — New York City plans to replace dozens of trees uprooted in last September’s tornadoes. City Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe said Macdonald Park in Forest Hills took a great deal...
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Tri-State Area Beaches Open For Business Memorial Day Weekend
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) – Millions of people will be hitting the beach this Memorial Day weekend and if you live in the Tri-state area, you have a lot of beaches to choose from. All of New York City’s...
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All NYC Beaches, Pools Covered By Lifeguards
NEW YORK (WCBS 880) – For the first time in years, there are enough lifeguards to cover all of New York city’s beaches and pools. Parks commissioner Adrian Benepe says because of the economy, the city...
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Only One Ticket Issued Since NYC Parks Smoking Ban Went Into Effect
NEW YORK (WCBS 880) - New York City parks commissioner Adrian Benepe insists the city is committed to keeping new smoke-free zones smoke-free. “Our enforcement officers are out there telling people not...
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Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival In Queens Draws Thousands Of Competitors
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – The rain won’t keep thousands of dragon boat racers off the water in Queens this weekend. The 21st annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival features 2,000 competitors and 165...
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Mayor Bloomberg, Officials Paint Finish Line For New York City Marathon
NEW YORK (WCBS 880) - After joining officials to paint the finish line in Central Park, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said that the park will be ready for this Sunday’s New York City Marathon. WCBS 880’s...
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New Waterfront Park Set For Lower Manhattan
NEW YORK (WCBS 880) – A new park is under construction in lower Manhattan. LISTEN: WCBS 880’s Rich Lamb reports http://cbsnewyork.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/park01.mp3 In between a large abandoned...
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Doll Found Hanging With Noose At NYC Parks Department Garage
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Police are investigating a disturbing discovery at a New York City Parks Department garage as a possible hate crime. An employee found an African-American baby doll hanging...
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Coney Island Boardwalk Makeover Plan Gets Approved
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – A controversial plan to give a facelift to the world-famous Coney Island boardwalk was approved following a final hearing on Monday. The Public Design Commission of the City of...
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Adrian Benepe Stepping Down As NYC Parks Commissioner
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) - The New York City Parks Department will be getting a new commissioner, WCBS 880’s Rich Lamb reported. WCBS 880’s Rich Lamb On The...
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NYC Parks Dept. Considers Solution To Cyclists Vs. Runners In Central Park
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - Officials at the New York City Parks Department say that they may have found a solution to the ongoing battle between bikers and joggers in Central Park – a new traffic pattern....
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Newark Riverfront Park Built Along Superfund Site Opens To Public
NEWARK, N.J. (CBSNewYork) – A new park in Newark built on formerly toxic land has officially opened to the public. At just four acres, Riverfront Park is a small step for open space but a giant leap...
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Plans For QueensWay Park Unveiled; Opponents Want Rail Line Restoration
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A plan was unveiled on Tuesday to turn an abandoned railway in Queens into a linear, elevated park. As WCBS 880’s Peter Haskell reported, the overgrown 3.5-mile stretch of rail...
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