New Park In New Castle Is Key For Biota

Parks are wonderful resources for recreation and open space, but a newly opened one in New Castle also plays an important role in protecting wildlife.

Preserving Nassau's Parks

Friends of Massapequa Preserves aims to save parks like these from being transferred from Nassau CountyFriends of Masssapequa Preserve are trying to conserve the 423 acres of woodlands, ponds, lakes,and freshwater wetlands of the Massapequa Pr

Construction of Brooklyn Bridge Park Begins

According to the New York Sun, construction for the Brooklyn Bridge Park began on Monday. The Park is set to stretch from Brooklyn Heights to DUMBO, a length of 1.3 miles, and an area of 85 acres. The project is being overseen by Skanska USA

Spitzer's Environmental Initiatives Benefit Capital District

Capital improvements to Saratoga Spa State Park will create a dazzling backdrop for fine art performances.Gov.

Design Approved For Governors Island Overhaul

State and city officials on Wednesday announced that a design and architect have been approved for the overhaul of Governors Island.

Suozzi Announces Bond Fund Recommendations

Nassau County Executive Tom SuozziNassau County Executive Tom Suozzi on Tuesday announced the proposed uses for $100 million of bond funds that voters approved in 2006.

Surging Interest Prompts Changes At State Forests

Outdoor enthusiasts are more steadily visiting the state park reserves of Broome, Tioga and Chenango counties. The state Department of Environmental Conservation has recognized the changing popularity and has tried to ease the new goers' concerns and desires for upgraded trails and park information.

Staten Island Site Eyed For Clean Energy Park

Staten Island Councilman Michael McMahon has revealed his ambitious plan to turn the 675-acre Chelsea Road site in Bloomfield, the largest piece of undeveloped land in New York City and previously slated to become the city's first NASCAR track, into a solar- and wind-generated power park.

Parks Improvements Are Big Part Of PlaNYC

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Lines In The Sand: Rating The Big Apple's Beaches

New Yorkers for Parks has for the first time inspected the conditions of all seven beaches run by the city, and summarized the results in an eye-opening report.