Community gardens stand their ground in battle against the city
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Parks
New Melrose park dedicated to relentless community activist
A new park in Melrose will go by the name of a legendary community fighter.
Saw Mill Playground receives $8 million upgrade
Revamped play space is part of city’s Community Parks Initiative Students and staff from P.S.
Every dog has its day in ‘Mutt Haven’
Mutt Haven’s tree-lined enclosure has benches, a hose, and a red fire hydrant and is open seven days a week.
Brook Park hosts annual feast
The stew or “sancocho,” is a typically Caribbean delicacy, but the Brook Park reworking of the traditional dish had a distinctly Dominican flavor to it, with the auyama taking center stage.
Elected officials tell City to finish the plaza
Construction on Roberto Clemente Plaza in the Hub stalled when the project’s contractor filed for bankruptcy in 2015. Elected officials were joined by resident leaders on Aug. 28 to pressure the City to finish the job already.
Revitalized community garden opens on College Ave.
A small, rectangular lot on College Avenue that until two years ago sat vacant in the shadow of tall buildings is now on its way to becoming an oasis, thanks to the efforts of neighborhood volunteers and a citywide nonprofit.
Park-goers adjust to new syringe disposal boxes
Some South Bronx residents consider the city’s plan to install syringe disposal boxes in their parks a mixed bag. They know something must be done, but not everyone is sure this is the right approach.