Parks

Hundreds Attend Peace Rally in Devoe Park

By DAVID GREENE
Youngsters were treated to an end-of-summer party as Friends of Devoe Park (FoDP) hosted their first ‘Peace Rally and Back-to-School Giveaway,’ in Devoe Park on Saturday, Sept. 10. Held inside the park, located along University Avenue between Father Zeiser Place and West Fordham Road in Fordham Manor, the event opened with a unity and protection prayer by FoDP core group member, Myrna Calderon.   FoDP were supported on the day by local elected officials and the NYPD who provided security for the event, which was organized by FoDP members, John Howard, Calderon, Rachel Miller- Bradshaw, Tobie Buford, Kenson Clarke, Erika


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Mayor, NYC Parks, NYCHA to Build New Open Spaces, Playgrounds at NYCHA Housing Developments

By SÍLE MOLONEY
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks), and the NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA) announced, on Sept. 14, a pilot program to re-imagine and invest in nearly three acres of NYCHA open space, including playgrounds, at two developments in the Soundview section of The Bronx, three in Queens, and one in Brooklyn.   The announcement was held at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new open space at Pomonok Houses in Queens, which has been fully reconstructed under the pilot program and now includes fitness equipment, sensory play equipment, seating, and new landscaping.  


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District 15 City Council Member Oswald Feliz hosts Family Day at Poe Park  

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES & SÍLE MOLONEY
District 15 City Council Member Oswald Feliz hosted a Family Day event at Poe Park on July 23, with music, games and some tasty food by Azara Service who served free chicken, Mac ‘n Cheese and plantain.   In a statement, the councilman said of the event, “We were honored to host our first annual ‘Feliz Family Day,’ a day where friends, neighbors, and community organizations, got together for a day of fun.”   He added, “It was great to see local residents spend quality time together – kids enjoying the jumping castle, families dancing to the live music, and


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