Councilman Andy King joined Monique Johnson (r), Throggs Neck Resident Council president
and others for the special occasion. Photo by Edward Watkins
TN RESIDENT
COUNCIL’S
INTERGENERATIONAL
HOLIDAY
SPA DAY
Throggs Neck Resident Council held its fi rst
Intergenerational Senior Citizens & Explorers
Holiday Extravaganza Spa Day on Friday, December
28 at Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club.
Nina Atiles enjoyed getting her hair done by
HairArts by Mr. Henry.
Photo by Edward Watkins
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NYS Parks NYC regional director Leslie Wright (l) explained the plan to Councilwoman Vanessa
Gibson. Photo by Fernando Justiniano
ROBERTO
CLEMENTE
PARK’S S.
PLAYGROUND
RENOVATION
On Thursday, January 3, Borough President
Ruben Diaz, Jr.; NYS Parks Commissioner
Rose Harvey and NYS Parks
NYC regional director Leslie Wright
announced $1.25 million to renovate
the southern playground of Roberto
Clemente State Park from damages incurred
during Hurricane Sandy.
Borough President Diaz (l) read about the park’s history. Photo by Fernando Justiniano
The 43rd Precinct Explorers celebrated with police offi cer Anthony Jackson (r).
Photo by Edward Watkins
Diaz viewed a larger-than-life statue
dedicated to the park’s namesake.
Photo by Fernando Justiniano