Adrian Benepe

A cyclist speeds through Central Park (file / credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

NYC Parks Dept. Considers Solution To Cyclists Vs. Runners In Central Park

Officials at the New York City Parks Department say that they may have found a solution to the ongoing battle between bikers and joggers in Central Park – a new traffic pattern.

2012/08/24

Adrian Benepe (file / credit: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

Adrian Benepe Stepping Down As NYC Parks Commissioner

The New York City Parks Department will be getting a new commissioner, WCBS 880′s Rich Lamb reported. Benepe will be replaced by Veronica White.

2012/06/19

Coney Island Boardwalk Makeover Plan Gets Approved

The boardwalk’s fate has been the subject of much debate. Opponents said the change would destroy the boardwalk’s character and make it less safe.

2012/03/12

Doll Found Hanging With Noose At NYC Parks Department Garage

An employee found an African-American baby doll hanging with a chain noose around its neck at the department’s Bronx headquarters on Tuesday.

2011/12/21

New Waterfront Park Set For Lower Manhattan

Community leaders have begun to plan a park in lower Manhattan at the base of Montgomery Street that would offer incredible views from the Statue of Liberty all the way up to Queens.

2011/11/20

Mayor Michael Bloomberg and officials paint the finish line for the 2011 New York City Marathon in Central Park - New York, NY - Nov 2, 2011 (credit: Marla Diamond / WCBS 880)

Mayor Bloomberg, Officials Paint Finish Line For New York City Marathon

After joining officials to paint the finish line in Central Park, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said that the park will be ready for this Sunday’s New York City Marathon.

2011/11/02

FILE - Competitors paddle out to the starting line at the annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival at Meadow Lake in the Queens. (Photo by Mario Tama/Gettty Images)

Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival In Queens Draws Thousands Of Competitors

The 21st annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival features 2,000 competitors and 165 teams.

2011/08/14

A no smoking sign in the Times Square pedestrian plaza - New York, NY - May 23, 2011 (credit: Daniel Barry/Getty Images)

Only One Ticket Issued Since NYC Parks Smoking Ban Went Into Effect

New York City parks commissioner Adrian Benepe insists the city is committed to keeping new smoke-free zones smoke-free.

2011/07/01

A lifeguard keeps watch on the water on Coney Island, New York. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

All NYC Beaches, Pools Covered By Lifeguards

Parks commissioner Adrian Benepe says because of the economy, the city has had no trouble recruiting lifeguards starting at $13.50/hour.

2011/05/28

Sunbathers enjoy the cool waters of the Atlantic Ocean in Bradley Beach, New Jesrey. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

Tri-State Area Beaches Open For Business Memorial Day Weekend

Millions of people will hitting the beach this Memorial Day weekend and if you live in the Tri-state area, you have a lot of beaches to choose from.

2011/05/27

Tornado damage in Queens (credit: CBS 2)

Volunteers To Replace Trees Damaged By Tornadoes In Queens

City Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe said Macdonald Park in Forest Hills took a great deal of damage. “It looked like a war had been fought there. All of these beautiful trees had been blown apart in their crowns and were lying all over the place.”

2011/04/08