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Hunters Point South Park earns international recognition for design and and public value

From left to right: Stephanie Pankiewicz - ULI Jury Committee, Tom Balsley - Design Principal - swa/Balsley, Rob Basch - President Hunters Point Parks Conservancy, Ebony Young - Deputy Queens Borough President, Frank Ottomanelli - Owner, Frank Ottomanelli's By The Water, Len Greco - Senior Vice President EDC, Mark Focht - Deputy Commissioner NYC Parks, Kevin Parris - Director NYC Housing, Preservation and Development. Photo courtesy of HPPC.

Jun. 27, 2025 By sobrien June 27, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Hunters Point South Park has been selected as one of ten winners of the prestigious 2025 Urban Land Institute (ULI) Americas Awards for Excellence, a recognition honoring outstanding development efforts across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors throughout the Americas. Located on the…

Queens Borough President outlines sweeping investments across Queens in State of the Borough address

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Apr. 28, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. delivered his third annual State of the Borough address at Queens Theatre on Friday, April 25, outlining his administration’s efforts over the past year across education, health, the environment, social services and economic development. Richards’ speech took a defiant tone against former…

Queens Botanical Garden in Flushing blossoms with 25 new trees in Crabapple Grove

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Dec. 3, 2024 By Colum Motherway Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) is enhancing its iconic Crabapple Grove with the addition of 25 new trees, thanks to the generous sponsorship of the City Gardens Club. This beloved feature, known for its breathtaking springtime blossoms, will soon offer an even more vibrant display of color, furthering the…