Search Results for: Seneca Village

Process for Permanent Commemoration of Seneca Village in Central Park Begins

Mike Mishkin February 18, 2025 Community No Comments

The Central Park Conservancy has announced a new initiative that will support its long-term goal of permanently commemorating Seneca Village in Central Park. Advertisement On Read More...

Seneca Village: A Forgotten Settlement Buried under Central Park

Sam Neubauer November 24, 2021 Community No Comments

Decades before Central Park was even a concept, Seneca Village began to grow into a tight-knit settlement of African-American and Irish landowners. Centered near the Read More...

A Free Presentation on Seneca Village

Mike Mishkin October 14, 2020 Events 1 Comment

A free and live-streamed presentation about Seneca Village will take place on Wednesday, October 28 at 5:30pm. The live presentation will take place via Zoom and will Read More...

5G Pole-Top Devices Are Quietly Appearing on the UWS

Bobby Panza May 10, 2025 Community 11 Comments

These smaller installations are typically mounted on new or existing lampposts. Read More...

Central Park’s West 85th Street Playground Closes For Restoration Project

Mike Mishkin April 26, 2025 Community No Comments

The Central Park Conservancy is undertaking a significant restoration of the West 85th Street Playground. Read More...

Major Changes Planned for Central Park’s Spector Playground

E.L. Danvers November 23, 2023 Community 1 Comment

Community Board 7’s Parks and Environment Committee closed out its November business by hosting the Central Park Conservancy to discuss the renovation of the Abraham Read More...

“Say Their Names”: An Augmented Reality Memorial in Central Park

E.L. Danvers September 10, 2022 Community No Comments

Central Park is teaming up with the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art (SDAAMFA) to bring a one-of-a-kind augmented reality experience to honor Read More...

Central Park’s Hooverville: Depression-Era Squatter Colonies on the Great Lawn

Sam Neubauer December 17, 2021 Community No Comments

Since the late 1930s, the Great Lawn has been home to softball games, sunbathing and picnics, making it one of New York City’s most beloved Read More...

The Awful Truths of Urban Renewal

E.L. Danvers April 1, 2021 Community No Comments

In theory, the process known as urban renewal is meant to be a good thing, its stated goal of giving vibrance and opportunity to blighted Read More...

Central Park Conservancy Launches Free Multimedia Digital Guide

Mike Mishkin August 18, 2020 Community No Comments

As New York City residents and visitors seek to take advantage of outdoor space during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Central Park Conservancy has just unveiled Read More...