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Francis Lewis Park in Whitestone receives $2.1M for upgrades to restrooms, water fountains

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Francis Lewis Park in Whitestone

Sep. 27, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan Newly allocated funding will bring upgraded restrooms and a three-part water fountain for drinking, filling up bottles and hydrating pets at Francis Lewis Park in Whitestone.  Councilwoman Vickie Paladino announced the allocation of $2.1 million for improvements to the 17-acre park in partnership with City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams…
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Buz O’Rourke Playground in Bayside set for $6.5 million ‘makeover’

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Sep. 18, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan Councilwoman Vickie Paladino announced the allocation of $6.5 million to renovate the Buz O’Rourke Playground at Crocheron Park in Bayside last week.  The funding, announced on Sept. 14, was issued in partnership with City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams for the 2024 Fiscal Year. It will cover new play equipment,…
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