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$2.15M state grant will help transform Throggs Neck waterfront into botanical garden

By Jay Cole Conversation…

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$1.7M outdoor fitness area opens at Shoelace Park for Northeast Bronx residents

By Matthew McKay Conversation…

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City Island Oyster Reef works to restore a once thriving ecosystem

By Matthew McKay Conversation…

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NYC students explore the hidden side of Orchard Beach

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Community Celebration

Van Cortlandt Park dog run renamed after community advocate Kathleen Duffy Corrigan

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Bronx Summer Jam, the borough’s only free music festival, celebrates its fifth year

By Maurice Burbridge Conversation…

The Orchard Beach Pavilion re-opens this summer after being closed since 2009 for repairs.

Outdoors

Orchard Beach Pavilion restored to former glory after $114M renovation, set to reopen this summer

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

Yankees

The Savannah Bananas buzz at Yankee Stadium on Sunday started well before the first pitch

By Noah Strang Conversation…

City and state officials break ground on Haffen Pool reconstruction.

Construction kicks off on $13.4M Haffen Park Pool Complex reconstruction in Baychester

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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NYC Parks advocates rally at City Hall for 1% budget funding

By Alice Moreno Conversation…

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Outdoors

Rescued red fox stowaway finds temporary home at the Bronx Zoo

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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Health

New recreation center coming to Walter Gladwin Park, serving ‘recreation desert’ neighborhood

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Fountain of Youth Playground in Mott Haven/Longwood.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces $19.5M for Bronx park upgrades as part of citywide investment

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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Bronx runners shine in the Running of the Bulls 5K

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Parks Department commissioners, Community Board 3 leaders and elected officials lift dirt with gold shovels to officially break ground at Daniel Boone Playground in the Longwood neighborhood.

Officials break ground on inclusive redesign of Daniel Boone Playground

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Parks advocates lead South Bronx tour, calling for increased city investment

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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