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New York Times (Free subscription) | 31/12/2008
Most hyped opening signifying a new era for public bathrooms: Madison Square Park’s pay toilet, which that included Janette Sadik-Khan, the transportation commissioner; Adrian Benepe, the parks commissioner; and Daniel L. Doctoroff, the departing deputy mayor for economic development.Most low-key opening signifying a new era for public bathrooms: The Grand Central Terminal waiting room bathrooms,...
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NY Daily News (Free subscription) | 22/12/2008
... the future of the massive, 1,255-acre park. "We're exploring a lot of different options now," said Benepe, who added that some of the fountains may be preserved as part of the festival space. "When we have money and designs, we'll consult the entire community, including architectural historians and fans of World's Fair architecture." The Fountains of the Fairs, which received a facelift...
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Queens Crap (Free subscription) | 20/12/2008
Celebrate Winter's First Snow Day Saturday, December 20, 2008 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe invites New Yorkers of all ages to come out to a neighborhood park for some winter fun! White-capped hills around the city are open for sledding, snowman-making, and more. Parks & Recreation will provide sleds and hot chocolate at Juniper Valley Park.
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NYC Parks Daily Plant (Free subscription) | 10/12/2008
On December 3, Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe joined Borough President Marty Markowitz, City Council Member Bill de Blasio, City Council Member David Yassky, "Battle of New York" author Barnet Schechter, Old Stone House Executive Director Kim Maier, historical reenactors and second graders from P.S. 321 to celebrate new improvements and to rename J.J. Byrne Park as Washington Park in honor...
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Curbed (Free subscription) | 05/12/2008
CENTRAL PARKYeah, yeah. Tis the season, etc. This is the Central Park Arsenal, now bizarrely lit up or in the words of Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe "a festive seasonal addition to this historic building." The lights are green because...
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Curbed (Free subscription) | 09/12/2008
... in the new year." What is this, the High Line? Decor : WSP notes that Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe "continues to sadly advocate for artificial turf." And those controversial "decorative spears" that were part of a design study in the park could very well be a go. Ouch, pointy! Room to roam : WSP writes, "The public space is being dramatically reduced – and not just around the fountain...
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Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn (Free subscription) | 04/12/2008
... Marty Markowitz was about to speak. That means I missed the welcome from Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe and the Pledge of Allegiance led by second graders from PS 321 "Borough presidents don't get no respect. Borough President JJ Byrne had the whole place to himself. But I think he would understand our naming it for the father of our country. If he had to yield, he would yield to...
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The Gowanus Lounge (Free subscription) | 04/12/2008
... the work is finally done and the public can finally use the park again . Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe today joined Borough President Marty Markowitz, City Council Member Bill de Blasio, City Council Member David Yassky, “Battle of New York” author Barnet Schechter, Old Stone House Executive Director Kim Maier, historical reenactors and second graders from P.S. 321 to celebrate new improvements...
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New York Times (Free subscription) | 28/11/2008
... , the parks commissioner. Repairs on the long-ago-damaged section of park were “largely done,” Mr. Benepe announced. There would be a ribbon-cutting, in fact, on Dec. 3, at which parks officials would unveil the fruits of the developer’s years of labor. In return for using parkland during construction, the developer went well beyond reopening the handball courts, adding two basketball courts,...
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NYC Parks Daily Plant (Free subscription) | 24/11/2008
On November 17, Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe joined Ed Birdie, Manager of Public and Governmental Affairs for the New York Power Authority of Southeast New York; and Gerald Esposito, District Manager of Community Board 1; to cut the ribbon on improvements to Grand Ferry Park in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. "We are pleased to have worked with the New York Power...
