Black Lives Matter The injustices that have transpired against black Americans in public spaces across the country in recent weeks are devastating and sadly all too familiar. This time they come against a backdrop of a deadly pandemic that has already been disproportionately affecting people of color. New Yorkers for Parks mourns the senseless deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, and so many others, and we condemn the threats against Christian Cooper in a public park here in New York City. |
Continuing the Fight to Play Fair for Parks
Council Members are hearing from the campaign cofounders too: NY4P has connected directly with a third of the City Council about the Parks Budget and Play Fair. And on May 21st, NY4P and members of the Play Fair Coalition testified before the City Council on the importance of investing in the maintenance of our parks and open spaces. Read our full testimony » |
Daffodils Blooms Gone Virtual
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Deadline extended for Grassroots Groups
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NY4P in the News
Our Play Fair campaign and recent statements on parks issues have been featured in the local news. See some of the recent coverage below. City Limits » |