Prospect Park is getting two new entrances; de Blasio’s 2019 budget takes aim at Cuomo

April 27, 2018

Rendering of Prospect Park’s new Flatbush Avenue entrance, via Prospect Park Alliance (L); Mayor de Blasio via Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office

  • The northeastern perimeter of Prospect Park, at Flatbush Avenue, is getting a $5.6M restoration that includes two new entrances–the first since 1940. [Untapped Cities]
  • Mayor de Blasio revealed his proposed 2019 budget yesterday, and it has an entire category dedicated to “hits from Albany,” including $254 million to “address mismanagement of State-run subways.” [NYC Office of the Mayor]
  • … and it doesn’t include half-priced MetroCards. [WNYC]
  • On the other side, Governor Cuomo announced that he’s set aside $1.4B for projects in Brooklyn. [NYP]
  • Take a peek at the South Bronx’s first “luxury” condo. [Welcome2TheBronx]
  • The UWS’ new Trader Joe’s, on Columbus Avenue between 92nd and 93rd Streets, will open on Friday, May 4th. [West Side Rag]
  • Green-Wood Cemetery is hosting a series of eerie concerts in its catacombs. [TONY]

 

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