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July

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June 26

MAYOR ADAMS ANNOUNCES START OF OUTDOOR POOL SEASON AND CELEBRATES OPENING OF NEW GOTTESMAN POOL IN CENTRAL PARK

City's Newest Outdoor Pool Opens at Davis Center in Harlem MeerOutdoor Public Pools Open Citywide Starting Friday, June 27, Will Remain Open Until Sunday, September 7City Has Hired 680 Lifeguards This Year, Increase of Nearly 10 Percent From This Time in 2024; Lifeguard Certification Will...

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Jun 24

NYC PARKS CUTS RIBBON ON THE RECONSTRUCTION OF LAURELTON PLAYGROUND

Jun 18

WATERFRONT WILDERNESS: NEW “MINI FOREST” UNVEILED IN WILLIAMSBURG

Jun 6

GRAND ARMY PLAZA ARCH IS RESTORED

Jun 6

NYC PARKS CELEBRATES THE FIRST 450 TREES PLANTED IN CENTRAL QUEENS THROUGH FUNDING FROM THE FEDERAL INFLATION REDUCTION ACT