Cherry Trees Show Off Spring Blooms in Queens

New York City parkgoers enjoyed colorful buds and bright sunshine on Tuesday, April 7, as spring arrived across the five boroughs.

Numerous trees were in bloom in the Big Apple, the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation said.

Footage shows cherry blossom trees at Hunter’s Point South Park in Queens, where the Empire State Building is identifiable in the skyline across the East River.

“These bright blooms are the ‘cherry’ on top of this spring stroll!” the department wrote on X. Credit: @NYCParks via Storyful