East river park
The demolition of East River Park marks the last chapter in Mayor Bill de Blasio’s climate change legacy.
Dec 31, 2021 6:00 AM
The temporary restraining order was the latest legal maneuver by opponents to the project.
Dec 11, 2021 5:03 PM
“There is climate change. That’s a fact. So we have to do something about it. But I don’t know why they have to take away the park.”
Apr 19, 2021 4:15 PM
Residents are still fighting against a flood protection project that requires a rebuild of East River Park.
Apr 11, 2021 3:03 PM
On Thursday, the full City Council will vote on the plan to transform East River Park and make it more resilient.
Nov 13, 2019 10:52 AM
The city has amended its plan to shut down East River Park for three years for resiliency work.
Oct 2, 2019 11:39 AM
'Whatever the park is giving us, you’re going to take it all away,' said Yvette Mercedes, a Baruch Houses resident, whose children play in the park. 'We need fixing, but why do it all at once?'
Updated: Jul 18, 2019 5:07 PM
After millions of dollars and countless hours spent fielding input from Lower East Side residents, the city now plans to abandon a long-in-the-works redesign of East River Park.
Updated: Jan 25, 2019 5:07 PM