Thanks to
@nycmayor
, New York City's coast is growing and modernizing. We're here to help you make the most of it. Visit discover more things to do on NYC's waterfront. 🌊
We’re creating a Harbor of the Future! ⛴️
Today’s agreement will transform the Brooklyn Marine Terminal into a modern port that creates thousands of 'green collar' jobs and invests in the Red Hook community.
With our partners
@NYClimate
,
@NYCParks
&
@NYCEDC
, last week
@NYCMayor
broke ground on a $200 million project to protect lower Manhattan from sea level rise and storm surge - continuing the essential work of making NYC more livable
It’s spring migration time! As we enter peak songbird season, find the best places to spot high-flying visitors like warblers, sparrows, and orioles with our guide to NYC's piece of the Atlantic Flyway:
This weekend, discover the magic of NYC’s 520-mile waterfront! 🌊
Join free events from Coney Island to Bronx Point to explore unique waterfront spaces, and learn about ongoing work to enhance sustainability, resiliency and ecological health:
Does the aurora borealis have you thirsting for solar activity? Join the Amateur Astronomers Association this week for a safe peek into sunspots and other solar phenomena!
The best way to safely garden in the city and to find healthy soil is to join our experienced community gardeners at an
@NYCGreenthumb
garden near you. Visit to learn more about how to join a community garden! 🧑🌾
Gardening is a great way to spend time outside and be active, but some urban garden sites may have dangerous chemicals or pollutants in the soil. Follow these tips to make sure you're gardening safely! 🌱 🌻 🌷
Learn more:
Grateful to live in a city with parks and public spaces that give us views like this.
Spring transforms our
@NYCparks
into stunning landscapes that look like paintings.
Movies Under the Stars showings are back in full swing! Head to your local park, pull up a picnic chair, and enjoy classics, family friendly films, and great new movies. See all of our upcoming screenings:
Once a year, Queens Greenhouse opens its doors to give NYers a sneak peek at the diverse plants inside. Don’t miss this weekend’s exclusive opportunity to get a behind the scenes look at how we beautify NYC’s parks, playgrounds, and green spaces:
Meet your furry and feathered wildlife neighbors at the annual Urban Wildlife Festival! Learn all about NYC’s cutest residents both big and small with the Urban Park Rangers tomorrow, 5/11, at this free, family friendly event:
It's time for a change: this morning, we announced the installation of 600+ new changing tables, meeting the City Council's call to standardize changing stations more than 3 years ahead of schedule. You can find these stations in our men's, women's and all-gender restrooms.
Happy
#NationalWildflowerWeek
, New York City! 🌻🌹
Until May 12, you can learn more about our city by discovering our native plants and why they are vital for our urban life.
The 2024 NYC Bike Map is now available!
The NYC Bike Map is a free publication provided every year by DOT identifying the best paths for cycling throughout the five boroughs.
Download your copy or learn how to order a hard copy by visiting .
Today, DDC joined Deputy Mayor Joshi, Comptroller Brad Lander, members of the Mayor’s Capital Process Reform Task Force, and more at City Hall to call on Albany to pass legislation to “let NYC Build Better, Faster, and Cheaper.”