Prospect Park is getting two new entrances; de Blasio’s 2019 budget takes aim at Cuomo
Rendering of Prospect Park’s new Flatbush Avenue entrance, via Prospect Park Alliance (L); Mayor de Blasio via Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office
- The northeastern perimeter of Prospect Park, at Flatbush Avenue, is getting a $5.6M restoration that includes two new entrances–the first since 1940. [Untapped Cities]
- Mayor de Blasio revealed his proposed 2019 budget yesterday, and it has an entire category dedicated to “hits from Albany,” including $254 million to “address mismanagement of State-run subways.” [NYC Office of the Mayor]
- … and it doesn’t include half-priced MetroCards. [WNYC]
- On the other side, Governor Cuomo announced that he’s set aside $1.4B for projects in Brooklyn. [NYP]
- Take a peek at the South Bronx’s first “luxury” condo. [Welcome2TheBronx]
- The UWS’ new Trader Joe’s, on Columbus Avenue between 92nd and 93rd Streets, will open on Friday, May 4th. [West Side Rag]
- Green-Wood Cemetery is hosting a series of eerie concerts in its catacombs. [TONY]
