On October 30, 2024, New York City Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue, in collaboration with other critical stakeholders, celebrated the renovation of the basketball courts at Breukelen Ballfield in East New York, Brooklyn This $1.8 million project was funded by the Joe and Clara Tsai Foundation’s Social Justice Fund. The fund provides neighborhoods facing acute levels of gun violence resources and recreation opportunities.
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NYCHA Secures Funding for Frederick Samuel Apartments Renovations
On September 26, 2024, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) announced renovations will be conducted at the Frederick Samuel Apartments through the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) project. Since, 1994 the New York City Housing Authority has managed the Frederick Samuel Apartments, which were constructed between 1910 and 1928. The renovations will cost $383.6 million and involve 660 apartments for roughly 1,200 New Yorkers living in the 40 residential buildings in Harlem. The upgrades … <Read More>
Parks Dept and Elected Officials Celebrate Edenwald Playground Renovations
On July 29, 2024, the New York City Parks Bronx Borough Commissioner Jessenia Aponte, in collaboration with Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, City Council Member Kevin Riley, and community members celebrated the reconstruction of Edenwald Playground in the Bronx. Edenwald Playground was constructed in 1954 and is part of the land New York City acquired to build the 2,036-unit Edenwald Houses.
City Announces Renovations to the Bronx Museum
On July 11, 2024, the New York City Economic Development Corporation, in collaboration with the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the Department of Citywide Administrative Services announced the renovation of The Bronx Museum located at 165th Street and Grand Concourse.
City Announces Brownsville Rec Center Renovations, Parks Cleaning Initiaitve
On July 10, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams and other city officials celebrated the announcement of the $160 million reconstruction of Brownsville Recreation Center and the $15 million project to improve cleanliness in 62 parks citywide.
NYCHA Celebrates Complete Renovations at 16 Manhattan Developments Through PACT Program
On June 24, 2024, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) announced the completion of $383 million in renovations for 16 Manhattan developments. The changes were made as part of the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program, which changes developments from the traditional public housing assistance model to the federally-funded Section 8 program, while tenants still retain the original rights they had under traditional public housing. The transition allows for more funding to be made … <Read More>