Monday, August 27, 2007

Green Streets


In my neighborhood, where Bradhurst becomes Edgecombe, there is what the Park’s Department calls a Green Street. This little oasis of foliage brightens the street and quite frankly, brightens my day every time I walk by.

However, people are all too often reckless with their trash and movement through our little island of green. The Parks Department does take care of it from time to time, but it’s fair to say that they have their hands full, which brings me to my dear neighbor Arthur.

Arthur is a superintendent at the building on 141st and Edgecombe, which faces the large Green Street that I mentioned. I often see him trimming, planting and pulling trash out of the plot. He even created wooden teepees over areas that are trying to grow; to prevent foot traffic from cutting across.

He does this because he loves it. Plain and simple.

Like many of us, I love our neighborhood, I love our park, but some times I forget that we have to take it upon ourselves to enact change. Some times a small thing can make a big difference.

I mentioned that I would speak to our Friends group about donating some plants and flowers-he really wants to add some color. If any of you have some suggestions, let me know.

Coffee Bark this Saturday, September 1st 9-11am


Dear Friends,

This Saturday, September 1st from 9am-11am we'll be having our monthly Coffee Bark at St. Nick's Dog Park.

Coffee Barks take place on the first Saturday of every month. This social event allows us to get to know one another as well as address dog park issues and discuss future endeavors in St. Nick's Dog Park and St. Nicholas Park.

We'll also be discussing our Dog Run Clean-up day scheduled for September 29th.

Coffee, donuts and other refreshments will be served.

Hope you can make it and of course please bring your dog! If you have
any questions or would like to volunteer at the bark please email us at info@stnicholaspark.org

Thanks,

Friends of St. Nicholas Park

Monday, August 20, 2007

Groundbreaking for Harlem River Esplanade

Tomorrow, August 21, at 11 AM, Mayor Bloomberg will join the Department of Parks and Recreation to celebrate the groundbreaking for Phase 2 of the Harlem River Esplanade project. People will gather in the park promptly at 11 AM at the intersection of 139 Street and Harlem River Drive. Refreshments will be provided.

The Harlem River Esplanade will revitalize a lovely corridor of public green space along the Harlem River enabling residents of Harlem and East Harlem to better enjoy their river.

The Friends of St. Nicholas Park support all the individuals who have worked to make this initiative happen.

Sunday, August 05, 2007

Coffee Bark Enjoyed By Many During August Dog Day


Yesterday, around 30 neighborhood dog lovers and their canine companions enjoyed a steamy but fun Coffee Bark. Donuts, coffee and some treats for the dogs certainly helped the group forget about the hot weather. Below are some great photos of yesterday's event, courtesy of Julia Granaki and Vaneik Echeverria.

Coffee Barks take place on the first Saturday of every month. This social event allows us to get to know one another as well as address dog park issues and discuss future endeavors in St. Nick's Dog Park and St. Nicholas Park. If you are interested in participating in helping organize our monthly Coffee Bark, please contact us at info@stnicholaspark.org