NEW YORK (PIX11) — A dedicated team of specialists who are focused on improving city playgrounds, recreation centers and other park spaces has been formed, Mayor Zohran Mamadani announced Monday.
The team of 24 painters, electricians, plumbers and other specialists will be focused on making those repairs in city parks that could be done quickly.
They will focus on everything from repainting playground equipment to fencing and protective flooring.
“The only thing worse than waiting for your turn on the swings is waiting for the swing to be fixed,” said Mayor Mamdani. “Renew Crew’s team of 24 painters, plumbers and other specialists recognize that play is a City service and well-maintained parks are essential infrastructure. New Yorkers shouldn’t have to wait months for the basic repairs that make our parks better.”
Crews were at Dry Harbor Playground in Queens on Monday, repairing two basketball courts, a shuffleboard court, bocce and horseshoe courts. Trees were being pruned, and some mulch were added to a planting bed around the 9/11 memorial in the park.
The Renew Crew will tackle as many as 30 projects in three weeks or less.
To see what projects the Renew Crew is tackling, click here.
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