Good news for Astoria! Rainey Park has reopened after an $8.5 million makeover and a lovely ribbon cutting ceremony. The park was closed since September 2023 but is now open again with new playgrounds, fitness areas, spray showers, picnic spots, and better paths for walking and biking. The upgrades include play areas for kids of all ages—there are soft turf hills for the little ones and an elevated walkway for older kids. There’s also a spray area where kids can cool off plus improved accessibility with wider entrances and safer paths. The project was supported by the City Council, the Mayor’s Office, and Queens Borough President. We’re excited for folks to enjoy this beautiful and accessible park again this summer! Cover photo and gallery credit Mark Goldberg and AVS Ribbon cutting photo courtesy of the Office of the Queens Borough President.

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NYC Parks Department hosted a visioning session on July 10th for Triborough Bridge Playground B Reconstruction. They are now offering an online form for those who could not make it. You can find the form here. If you link above doesn’t work, you can copy and paste this into your browser: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=x2_1MoFfIk6pWxXaZlE770ANAKxQ4ItAg5wMm8SnTNFUQjJaRUg1QjhHV0VMN1IzM01BOTFLN0NNWi4u Leave your comments! Your voice matters!  

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We are excited to share this NYC Parks job opportunity with our Astoria comminity. The Parks Opportunity Program is now accepting applications for a six-month job training role as a POP Worker, available citywide. Position Details: Duration: 6 months Salary: $18.54/hr, 40 hours per week Responsibilities: Maintenance and cleaning of parks and recreational facilities. Use of landscaping and maintenance tools. Customer service and information assistance to park visitors. Requirements: No formal education or work experience required. Must be proficient in English. Capable of physical work in various weather conditions. Perks: Career coaching, resume help, and free recreation center membership. Apply Now: Visit NYC Parks Opportunity Program to apply. Ensure accuracy as the link is case sensitive. We encourage all eligible individuals, especially from Astoria, to apply for this rewarding opportunity to contribute to and learn from NYC’s vibrant park system.

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