16 Committee on Parks and Recreation’s meetings, 11 transcribed
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Sep 30 · Renaming one thoroughfare and public place in the Borough of Queens, Edgemere Avenue took 1 h 39 minThe longest item after routine business: Renaming one thoroughfare and public place in the Borough of Queens, Edgemere Avenue…, 1 h 39 min of this at least 1 h 43 min meeting.Speakers: Ty Hankerson, Frank Morano, Kayla Santosuosso, Linda Lee
Longest item: 95% of the meeting2 agenda itemsWatch
Aug 13 · This bill would require the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation to post signs at the entrances and exits of parks took 9 minThe longest item after routine business: This bill would require the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation to post signs at the…, 9 min of this at least 11 min meeting.Speakers: Ty Hankerson, Mercedes Narcisse
Longest item: 89% of the meeting2 agenda itemsWatch
Jun 30 · Committee meetingThe clerk announced "By a vote of 11 in the affirmative, 0 in the negative, and no abstentions, all items have been approved by the committee."Speakers: Ty Hankerson, Mercedes Narcisse, Frank Morano, Pierina Ana Sanchez
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Jun 16 · Committee meetingNYC Parks staff testified on the bills and gave an update on tree damage from recent storms.Speakers: Ty Hankerson, Mercedes Narcisse, Frank Morano, Sandy Nurse
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May 27 · Committee meetingThe Committee on Finance, jointly with the Committees on Civil and Human Rights and Parks and Recreation, opened day 2 of the fiscal '27 executive budget hearings, beginning with the Commission on Human Rights.Speakers: Linda Lee, Sandy Nurse, Ty Hankerson, Shekar Krishnan and 1 more
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May 6 · This bill would co-name two thoroughfares and public places, based on requests of Council Members whose district includes the location. took 2 h 12 minThe longest item after routine business: This bill would co-name two thoroughfares and public places, based on requests of…, 2 h 12 min of this at least 2 h 18 min meeting.Speakers: Ty Hankerson, Mercedes Narcisse, Pierina Ana Sanchez, Frank Morano and 1 more
Longest item: 95% of the meeting2 agenda itemsWatch
Apr 15 · Committee meetingThe announced result was that all items were adopted "with a vote of 10 in the affirmative, 0 in the negative, and no abstentions."Speakers: Ty Hankerson, Frank Morano
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Apr 1 · This bill would require the Department of Parks and Recreation, and other relevant City agencies took 1 h 47 minThe longest item after routine business: This bill would require the Department of Parks and Recreation, and other relevant City…, 1 h 47 min of this at least 2 h 01 min meeting.Speakers: Ty Hankerson, Mercedes Narcisse, Yusef Salaam, Pierina Ana Sanchez and 1 more
Longest item: 89% of the meeting1 agenda itemsWatch
Mar 23 · Committee meetingThe Commissioner of the Department of Parks and Recreation testified on the agency's fiscal year 2027 preliminary budget.Speakers: Ty Hankerson, Mercedes Narcisse, Pierina Ana Sanchez, Shekar Krishnan and 2 more
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Mar 4 · Committee meetingThe Parks Department commissioner testified on the city's tree canopy, Winter Storm Hernando tree response, and the Neighborhood Tree Planting Program, with Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice staff present.Speakers: Ty Hankerson, Kayla Santosuosso, Sandy Nurse, Mercedes Narcisse and 3 more
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Nov 24, 2025 · Committee meetingThe Committee on Parks and Recreation opened a hearing on improving the maintenance of park bathrooms and drinking fountains, and on a bill on Parks Department reporting of PEP officer and park ranger staffing.Speakers: Shekar Krishnan
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