Title: Technical Communications Manager Favorite BPC Spot: Pier A Aline grew up on Long Island and moved to New York City for college. With a passion for cities and the written word, she began her career as a newspaper journalist covering urban …
Over the course of 2019, through surveys, interviews, workshops, meetings, and more, insights and experiences from our residents, partners, and friends helped formulate Battery Parks City’s first-ever strategic plan. As we embark on our next 50 years, this Resilience Action …
Title: Senior Project Manager Favorite BPC Spot: The Esplanade Emily received a bachelor’s degree in history from Augusta University, and later had a career in NYC’s art community. Seeking to break into the non-profit sector, Emily joined the then-Battery Park …
Title: Electrician Favorite BPC Spot: Teardrop Park Kevin O’Toole was born and raised in Far Rockaway, Queens. After high school, he moved to New Orleans and worked for Crescent Hardwood Supply as a warehouse manager. Two years later, he came …
Beginning Monday, November 18, the lawns of Battery Park City will be fenced-off for the season. They will re-open in April 2020. Each year, our park lawns are closed from mid-November to mid-April, allowing them time to heal and regrow …
Seven years ago today Hurricane Sandy struck New York City, resulting in more than 50 lives lost, countless displaced residents, and billions of dollars in property damage. Battery Park City in particular sustained millions of dollars of damage to historic …
Popular Public Art Installation Ending Extended Run Next Weekend In October 2017, BPCA launched the free public art installation, Sunrise, Sunset (Revolution), on Pier A Plaza, which has since thrilled visitors far and wide with its colorful crystal array. Its …
Heroes Honored at Annual NYC Police Memorial Ceremony This morning BPCA hosted the 2019 NYC Police Memorial dedication ceremony, an annual ceremony whereby names of New York City Police Officers who gave their lives in the line of duty are …
