NYC Parks Cuts Ribbon on Renovated Van Nest Park
'The rehabilitation of Van Nest Playground has long been a priority for this community and I am proud to have provided $500,000 in capital funding towards this project,' said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. 'This renovated playground is here just in time for summer, so I hope the youngsters of Van Nest and Pelham parkway take full advantage of this tremendous new amenity in the coming months.'
Photo Coverage: The 2008 Emery Awards Gala
On Tuesday, November 11th, Macy's and Marc Ecko presented the 2008 Emery Awards at Cipriani 42nd St. This year's awards honored those who have worked to support LGBT youth, and featured a special performance by Cheyenne Jackson, star of Broadway's XANADU, ALL SHOOK UP and AIDA.