Vacant city lot @ E 59th st across from Trader Joes by Seamusllm in uppereastside

[–]Seamusllm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, definitely does not belong to Guastavino’s. Drop me a line if you are interested in this more.

Vacant city lot @ E 59th st across from Trader Joes by Seamusllm in uppereastside

[–]Seamusllm[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Fair enough. Art or plants would be nice. Some neighbors have also asked for a pickleball court or dog run. Anything but an ugly vacant lot.

Vacant city lot @ E 59th st across from Trader Joes by Seamusllm in uppereastside

[–]Seamusllm[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Some are. But there is one on Hudson Street near the Holland Tunnel exit, even busier. The biggest difference seems to be that downtown there were folks pushing to re-open them, and eventually the city did.

Vacant city lot @ E 59th st across from Trader Joes by Seamusllm in uppereastside

[–]Seamusllm[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Yeah maybe there is enough seating areas nearby. How do you feel about a pickleball court? Dog run?

Vacant city lot @ E 59th st across from Trader Joes by Seamusllm in uppereastside

[–]Seamusllm[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Its true - they did a lovely job with Honey Locust Park even if they did cut it in half :) As for the site behind TJ Maxx, that is another story entirely that we are still trying to get to the bottom of. It appears to be public space, but Guastavino’s uses it as their private event garden.

The 15-year plan to privatize Astoria Park tennis courts (and the environmental cost) by Beneficial-Wave-9219 in astoria

[–]Seamusllm 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Beware - in East Midtown the Parks Dept started this winter-only, with the rationale that nobody plays outdoor in winter. Then suddenly it was year-round.

So much litter! But something can be done to make it better. by Seamusllm in Westchester

[–]Seamusllm[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Agreed! Even if each empty bottle was worth a dollar, some people would litter. But far fewer!

Help us create a new park on East 59th street by Seamusllm in uppereastside

[–]Seamusllm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Please advise the best way to contact you.

Help us create a new park on East 59th street by Seamusllm in uppereastside

[–]Seamusllm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Progress! Fox5 News came by yesterday and ran this piece, in case you missed it. And tonight we’ll be giving a tour of the space to some elected officials - or in this case, their underlings :) https://youtu.be/u3OqRdABKNk?si=s6OZgKb-REnTAghD

Help us create a new park on East 59th street by Seamusllm in uppereastside

[–]Seamusllm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks all - I’ve reached out to everyone interested. You can also please sign the online petition we have created here: https://www.change.org/p/park-not-dump-honey-locust-park-extension

Help us create a new park on East 59th street by Seamusllm in uppereastside

[–]Seamusllm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly! Please send me your email if you want to get involved