New York Blood Center        Conference Rm 1&2

The Parks Dept.'s Betsy Smith will explain the Parks Dept.'s decision to reduce by six weeks this spring the public's access to the Queensboro Oval at E. 59th St. Margaret Price and Barbara Rudder, Parks Committee Co-Chairs Minutes: 0412 Parks Minutes.pdf Resolution: 0412-reso Plan to Alter Terrace Drive.pdf

Review of a proposal by the Central Park Conservancy and the Dept. of Transportation to alter part of Central Park's 72nd St. Cross Drive (officially known as Terrace Drive) to accommodate 2-way bicycle traffic-- a joint item with the Landmarks and the Transportation committees. Review of a plan for free WiFi service in portions of Central Park--a […]

Proposals for two art exhibitions along the Park Avenue Mall. Temporary exhibition of 10 mosaic-designed sculptures by the late artist Niki de Saint Phalle, along the Park Avenue Mall from 52nd to 60th Street, from July to November, 2012; Temporary exhibition of 13 large steel sculptures by artist Albert Paley, along the Park Avenue Mall from 51st […]

Review of the Parks Department's plans for an Older Adults Recreation Area in John Jay Park. Review of a proposal for a series of Op Art sculptures by artist Rafael Barrios along the Park Avenue Mall between approximately East 55th St. and East 60th St. This exhibition would run from the end of February until […]