On Memorial Day, we remember the New Yorkers and all military personnel who died serving the country. Find a commemorative war memorial in your neighborhood:
Beautiful day to open all of our
@NYCParks
beaches! Thanks to all Parks staff and agency partners
@nycemergencymgt
@nypd
@fdny
for ensuring a fun and safe day for all β±οΈ
BREAKING: We've just scored a huge win that will allow us to hire even more lifeguards this summer so more New Yorkers can swim safely at our pools and beaches. Join us now at City Hall:
Beaches are OPEN this weekend, New York City!
Over at one of our most iconic beaches β Coney Island β
@NYCParks
crews head out in the evening to make sure everything looks great for the next day:
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@NWSNewYorkNY
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for NYC: Until 10:45 AM on 5/23. Gusts up to 60 mph & penny sized hail expected. . Multilingual & ASL Link: .
Screw by screw, board by board, there's a special Parks Department maintenance team saving you from splinters or falls on the Coney Island boardwalk. We spent some time with them last week for
π Summer &
@THECITYNY
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Meet the diamondback terrapin! In the spring, these turtles mate in our waters, then female terrapins come on land to lay their eggs in sandy areas. If you spot them, give them space so these eggs can safely hatch in late summer/early fall.
#WildlifeWednesday
New York Music Month's back!πΆ
MOME's so proud to present NYC's official celebration of music this June, with free concerts, performances, panels & workshops with industry professionals, and the annual
#NYMusicMonth
conference!
See the full lineup here:
Thatβs no pom-pom but itβs still time to cheer - allium season is here! These poofy, pollen-rich flowers are blooming in gardens and feeding hungry pollinators across NYC.