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City Officials Celebrate Long-Awaited Groundbreaking for Box Street Park

35 Commercial St, Greenpoint, Brooklyn

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Summary

  • Construction is finally starting on Box Street Park in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, after two decades of delays, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Thursday.
  • The 2.5-acre waterfront park will include an esplanade, gardens, a basketball court, a dog run, and a public bathroom.
  • The $40 million project is expected to be completed by summer 2028.

Timeline

Mayor Mamdani was among city officials at the press conference and ribbon-cutting today.

The site had long been used by the MTA to store Access-A-Ride vehicles and Emergency Response Unit equipment, with the agency only authorizing the land's redevelopment on September 30.

The $40 million project is expected to be completed by summer 2028, as part of a collaboration between the city's Parks Department and Economic Development Corporation.

The 2.5-acre waterfront park, located at 65 Commercial Street, will include an elevated esplanade, lawns and gardens, a basketball court, a picnic area, a dog run, and a public bathroom.

Construction is finally starting on Box Street Park in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, after two decades of delays, city officials announced Thursday.

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Incident reported at 35 Commercial St.

Mayor Mamdani was among city officials at the press conference and ribbon-cutting today.

The site had long been used by the MTA to store Access-A-Ride vehicles and Emergency Response Unit equipment, with the agency only authorizing the land's redevelopment on September 30.

The $40 million project is expected to be completed by summer 2028, as part of a collaboration between the city's Parks Department and Economic Development Corporation.

The 2.5-acre waterfront park, located at 65 Commercial Street, will include an elevated esplanade, lawns and gardens, a basketball court, a picnic area, a dog run, and a public bathroom.

Construction is finally starting on Box Street Park in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, after two decades of delays, city officials announced Thursday.

A Citizen user's video shows a crowd being addressed by a person. If you have information, leave a comment or broadcast live.

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Incident reported at 35 Commercial St.

Mayor Mamdani was among city officials at the press conference and ribbon-cutting today.

The site had long been used by the MTA to store Access-A-Ride vehicles and Emergency Response Unit equipment, with the agency only authorizing the land's redevelopment on September 30.

The $40 million project is expected to be completed by summer 2028, as part of a collaboration between the city's Parks Department and Economic Development Corporation.

The 2.5-acre waterfront park, located at 65 Commercial Street, will include an elevated esplanade, lawns and gardens, a basketball court, a picnic area, a dog run, and a public bathroom.

Construction is finally starting on Box Street Park in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, after two decades of delays, city officials announced Thursday.

A Citizen user's video shows a crowd being addressed by a person. If you have information, leave a comment or broadcast live.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 35 Commercial St.

Mayor Mamdani was among city officials at the press conference and ribbon-cutting today.

The site had long been used by the MTA to store Access-A-Ride vehicles and Emergency Response Unit equipment, with the agency only authorizing the land's redevelopment on September 30.

The $40 million project is expected to be completed by summer 2028, as part of a collaboration between the city's Parks Department and Economic Development Corporation.

The 2.5-acre waterfront park, located at 65 Commercial Street, will include an elevated esplanade, lawns and gardens, a basketball court, a picnic area, a dog run, and a public bathroom.

Construction is finally starting on Box Street Park in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, after two decades of delays, city officials announced Thursday.

A Citizen user's video shows a crowd being addressed by a person. If you have information, leave a comment or broadcast live.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 35 Commercial St.

Mayor Mamdani was among city officials at the press conference and ribbon-cutting today.

The site had long been used by the MTA to store Access-A-Ride vehicles and Emergency Response Unit equipment, with the agency only authorizing the land's redevelopment on September 30.

The $40 million project is expected to be completed by summer 2028, as part of a collaboration between the city's Parks Department and Economic Development Corporation.

The 2.5-acre waterfront park, located at 65 Commercial Street, will include an elevated esplanade, lawns and gardens, a basketball court, a picnic area, a dog run, and a public bathroom.

Construction is finally starting on Box Street Park in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, after two decades of delays, city officials announced Thursday.

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Incident reported at 35 Commercial St.

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Comments30

oneeyemonster6d ago

The rich aren’t leaving NYC, they are the only ones able to afford living here.

sguas16d ago

Yeah this neighborhood doesn’t need another park

funtoy6d ago

There’s literally a park on the next block and about 4 more in the area…

screwsocialism6d ago

Here comes the title wave of bribes and kickbacks😡

oneeyemonster6d ago

The rich aren’t leaving NYC, they are the only ones able to afford living here.

sguas16d ago

Yeah this neighborhood doesn’t need another park

funtoy6d ago

There’s literally a park on the next block and about 4 more in the area…

screwsocialism6d ago

Here comes the title wave of bribes and kickbacks😡

oneeyemonster6d ago

The rich aren’t leaving NYC, they are the only ones able to afford living here.

sguas16d ago

Yeah this neighborhood doesn’t need another park

funtoy6d ago

There’s literally a park on the next block and about 4 more in the area…

screwsocialism6d ago

Here comes the title wave of bribes and kickbacks😡

oneeyemonster6d ago

The rich aren’t leaving NYC, they are the only ones able to afford living here.

sguas16d ago

Yeah this neighborhood doesn’t need another park

funtoy6d ago

There’s literally a park on the next block and about 4 more in the area…

screwsocialism6d ago

Here comes the title wave of bribes and kickbacks😡

oneeyemonster6d ago

The rich aren’t leaving NYC, they are the only ones able to afford living here.

sguas16d ago

Yeah this neighborhood doesn’t need another park

funtoy6d ago

There’s literally a park on the next block and about 4 more in the area…

screwsocialism6d ago

Here comes the title wave of bribes and kickbacks😡

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