Newsletters

2025

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Major PA1 milestone reached as new East River Park amenities open to the public, including nature exploration, water play, multiuse turf, 6 tennis courts, 2 basketball courts, BBQ areas, and the esplanade.
Bridge work across PA1 advances with the Corlears Hook Bridge nearing completion and the old E. 10th Street Bridge being removed.
Phase 2 transition continues with northern park closures, deep sewer work, and buried floodwall installation at Ballfields 7 & 8.
PA2 flood protection infrastructure fully handed over to NYC DEP for maintenance and operation.
Parallel Conveyance progressing with deep sewer work, test pits, and utility relocation across all project sites.

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Project Area 2 reaches substantial completion, with Murphy Brothers Playground reopening to the community!
New amenities opened in East River Park, including Ballfields 1 & 2 with access via the Delancey Street pedestrian bridge.
PA1 progress continues elsewhere, including esplanade paving, installation of Nature Exploration Area features, major tree planting, and microtunneling for upgraded sewer connections.
Parallel Conveyance begins new deep sewer work, drainage upgrades, and test pile installations across the corridor.
Call for Art artwork is redisplayed at the E. Houston Street entrance to East River Park.

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Delancey Street Pedestrian Bridge installed during an overnight closure of the FDR Drive.
Major PA1 work includes esplanade reconstruction, buried floodwall installation, and continued bridge construction.
PA2 reaches 3,129 ft of installed floodwall.
Parallel Conveyance progresses with deep sewer work and water‑main installations.

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All ESCR‑related areas of Stuyvesant Cove Park reopen!
PA2 surpasses 2,400 ft of floodwall installed with ten floodgates placed.
PA1 progress includes fill delivery via barge, bridge construction, synthetic turf installation, and esplanade construction.
Parallel Conveyance work expands with test pits, utility relocations, and water‑main upgrades.

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Stuyvesant Cove Park (north of E. 20th St.) reopens. Across the project, over 1,600 feet of floodwalls and six floodgates have been installed.
PA2 sees installation of multiple new floodgates and ongoing Murphy Brothers Playground construction.
PA1 construction continues with major progress on floodwalls, soil stabilization, wick drains, and retaining wall work.
The “ESCR to Your School” program is introduced, bringing resiliency themes to the classroom.

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PA2 marks two years of progress and surpasses 1,400 feet of installed floodwall.
PA1 progresses with floodwall foundations, soil stabilization, truck‑reducing barge operations, and bridge rebuilds.
Archaeological discoveries at Corlears Hook include 19th‑century industrial and residential remains.
BMCR project introduced as next phase of broader Lower Manhattan coastal protection.

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Construction advances in PA2, including Murphy Brothers Playground closure and floodwall/floodgate installation.
PA1 work includes soil stabilization and deep sewer excavation.
Parallel Conveyance sewer upgrades begin, adding major drainage improvements.

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Asser Levy Playground reopens with new resilient amenities!
PA2 sees continued floodwall progress and restoration at Stuyvesant Cove Park.
PA1 phased closures ongoing in East River Park as floodwall construction begins along the Greenway and major utility upgrades continue.
Selected artwork from the Call for Art goes on display.

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Major closures in East River Park and Greenway for PA1 construction.
Delancey Street Bridge dismantled, and the temporary bridge at Corlears Hook is discussed.
First floodgate installed in PA2, along with ongoing floodwall and bulkhead work.
Community events, hiring sessions, and emergency preparedness resources provided.

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