Astoria, Parks Jun 26, 2014 Astoria Heights Playground Gets Funding for Playground Renovation A WHA reader passed on this update regarding Astoria Heights Playground posted in the Friends of Astoria Heights Park Facebook group: Councilman Costantinides called last night to give us the (…) Share this Scoop by Meg Cotner total shares! Twitter Facebook Email Print A WHA reader passed on this update regarding Astoria Heights Playground posted in the Friends of Astoria Heights Park Facebook group: Councilman Costantinides called last night to give us the (…) by Meg Cotner Share this Scoop total shares! Twitter Facebook Email Print Related scoops An Update On the Uncle George’s Space Ovelia Gets a Facelift Recent plantings at Astoria Heights Playground. Photo credit: Astoria Heights Park Facebook Group. A WHA reader passed on this update regarding Astoria Heights Playground posted in the Friends of Astoria Heights Park Facebook group: Councilman Costantinides called last night to give us the great news that he and Borough President Melinda Katz have pushed through 1.2 million plus monies from Ms Katz additionally (500,000) for a playground renovation. Now if this is not reason celebrate, I don’t know what is! Thank you Costa and team and our Borough Presisdent Katz for making this a reality so soon. This will be a process not an immediate renovation. Could take easily 2 years, which is normal. Our source tells us that the place definitely needs help, and says that the Friends of Astoria Heights Park group “has done an epic amount of work in a short time in trying to make the park better and safer for our kids.” In the photo above you can see the new plantings and retaining wall (dirt had been sliding onto the playground). Also, look for a new mural that will be painted behind the swings. Congrats to all involved with the upkeep of the Astoria Heights Playground, and especially Lynn Kennedy, who is well-respected as a leader in getting things done there. Twitter Facebook Email Print Astoria Heights PlaygroundCosta CostantinidesFriends of Astoria Heights ParkLynn Kennedymuralrenovation About Meg Cotner Meg Cotner was trained as a harpsichordist and now works as a freelance writer and editor. She is the author of "Food Lovers' Guide to Queens," and is a skilled and avid home cook, baker, and preserver. Related scoops An Update On the Uncle George’s Space Ovelia Gets a Facelift 2 Comments Closing Bell: Astoria Heights Playground gets Funding for Major Facelift | Brownstoner Queens June 30th, 2014 […] Astoria Heights Playground gets Funding for Playground Renovation [We Heart Astoria] […] Reply Friday Links | Brownstoner Queens June 27th, 2014 […] open in Hunters Point [LIC Post] A Station LIC Update – Menu and Design Details [We Heart LIC] Astoria Heights Playground Gets Funding for Playground Renovation [We Heart Astoria] The Path is Clear for Northern Forest Hillers [Edge of the City] Rockrose […] Reply Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
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