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NYC PARKS, DDC, AND DOT UNVEIL THE RECONSTRUCTED DEL VALLE SQUARE IN THE BRONX

$12 million project improves pedestrian and driver safety, adds amenities to plaza in Hunts PointNYC Parks, the NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC), and the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the completion of a $12 million...

NYC PARKS CELEBRATES MULCHFEST CHIPPING WEEKEND AT WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK
Mulchfest 2026 Chipping Weekend: On January 10 and 11, bring your tree and take a bag of mulch home! Today, NYC Parks...
NYC PARKS SEEKS CONCESSIONAIRE FOR NEWLY RECONSTRUCTED ORCHARD BEACH PAVILION
Food and merchandise concession would operate out of historic pavilion, set to reopen for summer 2026 NYC Parks...

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