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#92-116

November 12, 1969 to December 15, 1969

#92 Heckscher Playground being Streamlined 11/12/69

#93 Puerto Rican Theatre -Henry Street Playhouse 11/12/69

#94 Folk, Square and Social Dancing, Bklyn War

Memorial Auditorium 11/12/69

#95 La Tourette Go.lf Course to Close For Winter 11/14/69

#96 Discussion on Bowne Park rehabilitation 11/14/69

#97 "How To" Sessions on Neighborhood Museums 11/18/69

#98 Flushing Walking Tour 11/20/69

#99 Gravesend Village Walking Tour 11/20/69

#100 Bronx Driving Tour 11/20/69

#101 Richmond Tour 11/20/69

#102 Golf Lockers Available November 24, 1969 ' 11/20/69

#103 Photo Caption - Baby puma 11/24/69

#104 Indoor Culture - Muse - Brooklyn 11/25/69

#105 Park's Food's -Concessionaires-food content 11/26/69

#106 Andy Leichman --Project Leader 11/29/69

#107 South Street Seaport -Oceanographic Panel 12/2/69

#108 Lyman Kipp's Outdoor Scuplture-Bklyn Site 12/3/69

#109 Hans Brinker Winter Carnival 12/4/69

#110Holiday Schedule - Central Park 12/4/69

#1.11 The Bronx Zoo - Animal Drawings - Joseph Sibal 12/4/69

#112 Lifegurad Training - East 54th Street Rec. Center 12/8/69

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#113 Queens - Zoo - Aviary Pedestrian Bridge 12/10/69

#114 New Years Eve - Central Park 1970 -Sponsor Canada Dry 12/11/69

#115 Booklet - Spaces for the performing arts 12/15/69

#116 City Hall Christmas Tree - Thurdsay (December 18th) 12/15/69

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117. Lindsay, Heckscher light Xmas Tree 12/l9

118. City Hall tree lit 12/19

119. Chorus at City Hall 12/19

119a The Chariot of the Sun, Brkln, Bronx 12/20

120. New Years Eve - Central Park - 1970 12/30

121. D«Arcang lo Wall Mural l/9

122. City Skating - King's Brithday l/9

123. Winning Playground - Brooklyn

12U. Winning Playground - Queens

125- Winning Playground - Manhattan

126. Winning Playground - Staten Island l/l5

127. Winning Playground - Bronx l/l5

128. Sam Samuels appointed l/l5

A-l. Meeting Development Seton Park l/l6

129. Winter Carnival, Valentines Day l/21

A-2. Meeting - Ruth McLaughlin Park l/22

a-3. Central Park 72nd St. plgd 1/26

A-k. Cloves Lake Skating Rink l/27

130. Ice-Skating Comp. Registration 1/28

131. Ice Skating Comp. Registration 2/2

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HECKSCHER PLAYGBOUND EEING STREAMLINED

Work has begun on the rehabilitation of Central Park's Heckscher Play-

ground, 65th Street off Central Park South. With funds donated by the

Heckscher Foundation for Children, architect Richard Dattner has designed

an inventive, contemporary playground which will include an amphitheater.

The Qimar Building Corporation, of New Rochelle, N, Y., has been

contracted for the project. At a cost of $106,000, the playground is sched-

uled for completion in the spring of 1970.

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HECKSCHER PLAYGROUND BEING STREAMLINED

Work has begun on the rehabilitation of Central Park's Heckscher Play-

ground, 65th Street off Central Park South. With funds donated by the

Heckscher Foundation for Children, architect Richard Dattner has designed

an inventive, contemporary playground which will include an amphitheater.

The Ormar Euilding Corporation, of New Rochelle, N. Y., has been

contracted for the project. At a cost of $106,000, the playground is sched-

uled for completion in the spring of 1970.

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PUERTO RICAN THEATRE IS EILL OF FARETHIS WEEKEND AT HENRY STREET PLAYHOUSE

The Neuvo Teatro Pobra de America (The New Poor Theatre of America),

under the direction of Pedro Santaliz, will perform in Spanish this Friday,

Saturday and Sunday (November 14th, 15th and loth) at the Henry Street Play-

house, 436 Grand Street, Manhattan.

Sponsored by the New York City Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs

Administration, the program is the Puerto Rican Theatre's second festival.

The schedule as announced by PRCA's Administrator, August Heckscher,

consists of works by several Puerto Rican authors including "La Cautiva,"

"Bayaminina, " and other miniature tales by Pedro Juan Soto; "The Pantomine

of the Man Who Only Said 'No'" and "The Woman of Arrabel" by Lydia Milagroc

Gonzales; Episode of Sancho Panza on the Island of Earataria from "Don

Quixote de la Mancha" by Don Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra; "The Girl, the

Student and the Sailor" by Federico Garcia Lorca and refrains from the popu-

lar Puerto Rican Decimas.

The program will be performed in Spanish, but there will be an explana-

tion in English for the English-speaking members of the audience. The ad-

mission is free and performance times are as follows: Friday, November 14th

at 8 p.m.; Saturday, November 15th and Sunday, November 16th at 2 p.m.

and 3 p. m.-30 -

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PUERTO RICAN THEATRE IS BILL OF FARETHIS WEEKEND AT HENRY STREET PLAYHOUSE

The Neuvo Teatro Pobra de America (The New Poor Theatre of America),

under the direction of Pedro Santaliz, will perform in Spanish this Friday,

Saturday and Sunday (November 14th, 15th and 16th) at the Henry Street Play-

house, 486 Grand Street, Manhattan.

Sponsored by the New York City Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs

Administration, the program is the Puerto Rican Theatre's second festival.

The schedule as announced by PRCA's Administrator, August Heckscher,

consists of works by several Puerto Rican authors including "La Cautiva, "

"Eayaminina," and other miniature tales by Pedro Juan Soto; "The Pantomine

of the Man Who Only Said 'No'" and "The Woman of Arrabel" by Lydia Milagroc

Gonzales; Episode of Sancho Panza on the Island of Barataria from "Don

Quixote de la Mancha" by Don Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra; "The Girl, the

Student and the Sailor" by Federico Garcia Lorca and refrains from the popu-

lar Puerto Rican Decimas.

The program will be performed in Spanish, but there will be an explana-

tion in English for the English-speaking members of the audience. The ad-

mission is free and performance times are as follows: Friday, November 14th

at 8 p. m.; Saturday, November 15th and Sunday, November 16th at 2 p. m.

and 8 p. rn.- 3 0 -

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FOLK, SQUARE AND SOCIAL DANCING

AT BROOKLYN WAR MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM

The public is invited to attend a full evening of free indoor dancing every

Thursday night from 6:30 to 9:00 p. m. at the Brooklyn War Memorial Audi-

torium located at Fulton and Orange Streets.

City dance specialist Russell Ericksen will continue the program of

Folk, Square and Social Dancing until June.

This activity is a continuation of the outdoor summer program given this

past summer at Prospect Park's Kate Wollman Rink sponsored by the Depart-

ment of Recreation of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Administra-

tion of the City of New York.

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FOLK, SQUARE AND SOCIAL DANCING

AT EROOKLYN WAR MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM

The public is invited to attend a full evening of free indoor dancing every

Thursday night from 6:30 to 9:00 p. m. at the Brooklyn War Memorial Audi-

torium located at Fulton and Orange Streets,

City dance specialist Russell Ericksen will continue the program of

Folk, Square and Social Dancing until June.

This activity is a continuation of the outdoor summer program given this

past summer at Prospect Park's Kate Wollman Rink sponsored by the Depart-

ment of Recreation of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Administra-

tion of the City of New York.

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LA TOURETTE GOLF COURSE TO CLOSE FOR WINTER

Staten Island's La Tourette Golf Course, at Rockland Avenue and London

Road, will close for the winter months at the close of business on Sunday,

November 16th. An inoperable boiler and heating system necessitates the

early closing of the golf facility.

Richmond golfers may continue to use the South Shore Course, at

Huguenot Avenue and Railey Street, until it closes for the winter on Sunday,

November 30th, or the year-round Silver Lake Golf Course. Located on

Victory Boulevard and Park Road, Sliver Lake will operate on its regular

daylight hours schedule throughout the winter.

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LA TOURETTE GOLF COURSE TO CLOSE FOR WINTER

Staten Island's La Tourette Golf Course, at Rockland Avenue and London

Road, will close for the winter months at the close of business on Sunday,

November 18th. An inoperable boiler and heating system necessitates the

early closing of the golf facility.

Richmond golfers may continue to use the South Shore Course, at

Huguenot Avenue and Railey Street, until it closes for the winter on Sunday,

November 30th, or the year-round Silver Lake Golf Course. Located on

Victory Boulevard and Park Road, Silver Lake will operate on its regular

daylight hours schedule throughout the winter.

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FEATURE TIP

TO: Queens Assignment Editors

DATE: Thursday, November 20th, 1969

TIME: 8:15 P. M.

Saint Mel's Catholic Church Auditorium26-03 154th StreetFlushing, Queens

Representatives from the Parks, Recreation and CulturalAffairs Administration, along with the contract architect,will meet with community members to discuss details ofEowne Park rehabilitation. The meeting will be conductedby PRCA's Community Projects Office, with the cooperationof the Eowne Park Coordinating Committee and Saint Mel'sCatholic Church.

For further information, contact Mr. Terry O'Leary atthe Community Projects Office, 360-8181.

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FEATURE TIP

Queens Assignment Editors

Thursday, November 20th, 1969

8:15 P. M.

Saint Mel's Catholic Church Auditorium26-03 154th StreetFlushing, Queens

Representatives from the Parks, Recreation and CulturalAffairs Administration, along with the contract architect,will meet with community members to discuss details ofEowne Park rehabilitation. The meeting will be conductedby PRCA's Community Projects Office, with the cooperationof the Eowne Park Coordinating Committee and Saint Mel'sCatholic Church.

For further Information, contact Mr. Terry O'Leary atthe Community Projects Office, 360-8181.

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"HOW-TO" SESSIONS ON NEIGHBORHOOD MUSEUMSOPENS 3-DAY SEMINAR THURSDAY, NOVEMEER 20TH

On Thursday, November 20th more than 100 museum: directors,

educators, urban planners, and foundation officials from around the

United States will meet at MUSE, the Eedford Lincoln Neighborhood

Museum in Brooklyn, for the first meeting of a three-day seminar on

"The Planning and Operation of Neighborhood Museums. " The "how-to"

program, presented by experts in all phases of neighborhood museum ;

operations and activities, is under the joint sponsorships of The New

York State Council on the Arts and the Department of Cultural Affairs

of New York City's" Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Administration.

The three-ciayseminar concludes on Saturday evening, the 22nd, with

a performance by Alvin Ailey's American Dance Theater, at the

Brooklyn Academy of Music.

The panel discussions and informal exchanges between the participat-

ing museum directors and other experts at the seminar will also be

concerned with the many related issues and problems involved when

museums seek effective ways of reaching and serving new audiences.

Broadening the museum's social function in the community requires

new thinking and approaches, and educators, urban planners and others

who will share this responsibility, will also be in attendance.

Among the panelists are Mrs. Julia Hare, former Coordinator of

Education of the Oakland Museum; John Hightower, Executive Director,

New York State Council on the Arts; John Kinard, Director, The Anacostiamore

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Museum, Washington, D. Ot Ralph Burgard, Director, Associated Councils

of the Arts; Alion Schoener, Director, Visual Arts Program, New York State

Council on the Artsj Michael Spock, Children's Museum of Boston; and a roster

of architects, urban planners, writers, artists, musicians, and the Brooklyn

Children's Museum administrators who conceived, developed and implemented

the concepts for MUSE,

Saturday afternoon the s*eminar participants will tour the Whitney Museum

Art Resource Center, the Children's Art Carnival operated in Harlem by the

Museum of Modern Art, and the Studio Museum in Harlem. Also, each even-

ing as guests of MUSE, they will be entertained by a Jazz Concert on Thursday

night that will include such jazz groups as The Eill Barron Quintet; Jerry

Gonzales and The Third World Music. On Friday night, they will visit a

session of the Creative Expression Workshop at MUSE - a weekly discussion

group that meets at the museum to talk about the problems of Black and White

America. On Saturday evening the Academy of Music will play host at a

performance by Alvin Ailey's American Dance Theater.

The seminar was planned by Emily Dennis, formerly Acting Director of

The Brooklyn Children's Museum, who is now with the Department of Cultural

Affairs, of the New York City Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs

Administration.

MUSE, the first neighborhood museum in New York City, was opened in

May, 1968, when the Brooklyn Children's Museum in Brower Park was closed.

A new Children's Museum is being designed by Hardy, Holzman Pfeiffer

Associates, the same architects who created the imaginative space for MUSE

which was formerly an autombile showroom and storage area,U/18/69

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360-8141

"HOW-TO" SESSIONS ON NEIGHBORHOOD MUSEUMSOPENS 3-DAY SEMINAR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH

On Thursday, November 20th more than 100 museum: directors,

educators, urban planners, and foundation officials from around the

United States will meet at MUSE, the Bedford Lincoln Neighborhood

Museum in Brooklyn, for the first meeting of a three-day seminar on

"The Planning and Operation of Neighborhood Museums." The "how-ton

program, presented by experts in all phases of neighborhood museum i

operations and activities, is under the joint sponsorships of The New

York State Council on the Arts and the Department of Cultural Affairs

of New York City's' Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Administration.

The thre3-?"d3,yseminar concludes on Saturday evening, the 22nd, with

a performance by Alvin Alley's American Dance Theater, at the

Brooklyn Academy of Music.

The panel discussions and informal exchanges between the participat-

ing museum directors and other experts at the seminar will also be

concerned with the many related issues and problems involved when

museums seek effective ways of reaching and serving new audiences.

Broadening the museum's social function in the community requires

new thinking and approaches, and educators, urban planners and others

who will share this responsibility, will also be in attendance.

Among the panelists are Mrs. Julia Hare, former Coordinator of

Education of the Oakland Museum; John Hightower, Executive Director,

New York State Council on the Arts: John Kinard, Director, The Anacostiamore

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Museum, Washington, D.Q, Ralph Eurgard, Director, Associated Councils

of the Arts; Allon Schoener, Director, Visual Arts Program, New York State

Council on the Arts; Michael Spock, Children's Museum of Eoston; and a roster

of architects, urban planners, writers, artists, musicians, and the Brooklyn

Children's Museum administrators who conceived, developed and implemented

the concepts for MUSE.

Saturday afternoon the s-eminar participants will tour the Whitney Museum

Art Resource Center, the Children's Art Carnival operated in Harlem by the

Museum of Modern Art, and the Studio Museum in Harlem. Also, each even-

ing as guests of MUSE, they will be entertained by a Jazz Concert on Thursday

night that will include such jazz groups as The Bill Earron Quintet; Jerry

Gonzales and The Third World Music. On Friday night, they will visit a

session of the Creative Expression Workshop at MUSE - a weekly discussion

group that meets at the museum to talk about the problems of Elack and White

America. On Saturday evening the Academy of Music will play host at a

performance by Alvin Ailey's American Dance Theater,

The seminar was planned by Emily Dennis, formerly Acting Director of

The Brooklyn Children's Museum, who is now with the Department of Cultural

Affairs, of the New York City Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs

Administration.

MUSE, the first neighborhood museum in New York City, was opened in

May, 1968, when the Erooklyn Children's Museum in Brower Park was closed.

A new Children's Museum is being designed by Hardy, Holzman Pfeiffer

Associates, the same architects who created the imaginative space for MUSE

which was formerly an autombile showroom and storage area.11/18/69

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for releaseCity of New YorkParks, Recreation andCultural Affairs Administration830 Fifth Avenue, Central Park 10021

August Heckscher, Administrator U P O N R E C E I P TFor Further Information:Joy Earnes - 360-8141

PRCA ANNOUNCES FLUSHING WALKING TOUR

Have you seen the new signs? They mark Flushing Walk, a tour

through Historic Flushing. Just follow the arrows on the signs with a tree

in the upper left hand corner and you will see the landmarks of Flushing,

explained by the new blue, white, and vermillion signs.

The Flushing Walk is part of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural

Affairs Administration's city-wide Historic Tours Program. The signs

were designed by Lorraine Eodger, Director of Graphics for PRCA. August

Heckscher, PRCA ' JAdministrator, said of the program, "We hope this

project initiated by our Deputy Administrator for Development, Elliot

Willensky, will make New York a museum without walls for all who visit

and live in our city."

The tour through the Queens community begins in the heart of the

Flushing business district at Main Street and Roosevelt Avenue, and includes

such sites as the Quaker Meeting House, The Site of the Fox Oaks, and the

Kingsland Homestead.

The other four tours in the program are walking tours in Chelsea,

Manhattan and Gravesend Village in Erooklyn as well as driving tours

through Historic Richmond and Historic Eronx.

A brochure giving the starting points of the five tours can be

obtained by writing to Dept. H; Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs

Administration; 830 Fifth Ave.; New York, N. Y. 10021., SM-41825K69) ,-(${&., 346

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August Heckscher, Administrator U P O N R E C E I P TFor Further Information:Joy Earnes - 360-8141

PRCA ANNOUNCES FLUSHING WALKING TOUR

Have you seen the new signs? They mark Flushing Walk, a tour

through Historic Flushing. Just follow the arrows on the signs with a tree

in the upper left hand corner and you will see the landmarks of Flushing,

explained by the new blue, white, and vermillion signs.

The Flushing Walk is part of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural

Affairs Administration's city-wide Historic Tours Program. The signs


Heckscher, PRCA ' JAdministrator, said of the program, "We hope this

project initiated by our Deputy Administrator for Development, Elliot



The tour through the Queens community begins in the heart of the

Flushing business district at Main Street and Roosevelt Avenue, and includes

such sites as the Quaker Meeting House, The Site of the Fox Oaks, and the

Kingsland Homestead.


Manhattan and Gravesend Village in Brooklyn as well as driving tours

through Historic Richmond and Historic Eronx.



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PRCA ANNOUNCES VILLAGE WALKING TOUR

Have you seen the new signs? They mark the Gravesend Village

Walk, a tour through Historic Gravesend "Village. Just follow the arrows

on the signs with a spinning wheel in the upper left hand corner and you will

see the landmarks of Gravesend Village explained by the new blue, white,

and vermiliion signs.

The Gravesend Village Walk is part of the Parks, Recreation and

Cultural Affairs Administration's city-wide Historic Tours Program. The

signs were designed by Lorraine Eodger, Director of Graphics for PRCA.

August Heckscher, PRCA Administrator, said of the program, "We hope

this project initiated by our Deputy Administrator for Development, Elliot



The tour through Gravesend Village begins at Gravesend Neck Road

between 1st and West Streets, and includes such sites as the Gravesend

Reform Church, The Lady Moody House, and the Ryder Van Cleef House.


Manhattan; and Flushing,Queens, as well as driving tours through Historic

Eronx and Historic Richmond.



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PRCA ANNOUNCES VILLAGE WALKING TOUR

Have you seen the new signs? They mark the Gravesend Village

Walk, a tour through Historic Gravesend "Village. Just follow the arrows

on the signs with a spinning wheel in the upper left hand corner and you will

see the landmarks of Gravesend Village explained by the new blue, white,

and vermillion signs.

The Gravesend Village Walk is part of the Parks, Recreation and

Cultural Affairs Administration's city-wide Historic Tours Program. The

signs were designed by Lorraine Eodger, Director of Graphics for PRCA.

August Heckscher, PRCA Administrator, said of the program, "We hope

this project initiated by our Deputy Administrator for Development, Elliot



The tour through Gravesend Village begins at Gravesend Neck Road

between 1st and West Streets, and includes such sites as the Gravesend

Reform Church, The Lady Moody House, and the Ryder Van Cleef House.


Manhattan; and Flushing,Queens, as well as driving tours through Historic

Eronx and Historic Richmond.



Administration; 830 Fifth Ave,; New York, N. Y. 10021.


August Heckscher, Administrator UPON RECEIPT

For further information:Joy Earnes - 330-3141

PRCA .ANNOUNCES HISTORIC ERONX DRIVING TOUR

Have you seen the new signs ? They mark the Historic Eronx Tour which

follows a route past historic sites in the Eronx. Just follow the arrows on the

signs with a colonial rider in the upper left-hand corner and you will see the

landmarks of the Eronx explained by the new blue, white and vermillion signs.

The Historic Eronx Tour is part of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural

Affairs Administration's city-wide Historic Tours Program. The signs were

designed by Lorraine Eodger, Director of Graphics for PRCA. August Heck-

scher, PRCA Administrator, said of the program, "We hope this project irr4i

itiated by our Deputy Administrator for Development, Elliot Willensky, will

make New York a museum without walls for all who visit and live in our city, "

The driving tour through the Eronx begins opposite Manhattan College

Parkway near Van Courtlandt Mansion, and includes such sites as the Valen-

tine Varian House, Poe Cottage and the Grand Concourse.

The other four tours in the program are walking tours in Chelsea, Man-

hattan; Flushing, Queens; and Gravesend Village, Erooklyn as well as a

driving tour through Historic Richmond.

A brochure giving the starting points of the five tours can be obtained by

writing to Dept. H; Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Administration;

330 Fifth Ave.; New York, N. Y. 10021.

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PRCA ANNOUNCES HISTORIC ERONX DRIVING TOUR

Have you seen the new signs ? They mark the Historic Eronx Tour which

follows a route past historic sites in the Eronx. Just follow the arrows on the

signs with a colonial rider in the upper left-hand corner and you will see the

landmarks of the Eronx explained by the new blue, white and vermillion signs.

The Historic Eronx Tour is part of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural

Affairs Administration's city-wide Historic Tours Program. The signs were

designed by Lorraine Eodger, Director of Graphics for PRCA. August Heck-

scher, PRCA Administrator, said of the program, "We hope this project iir-ti

itiated by our Deputy Administrator for Development, Elliot Willensky, will

make New York a museum without walls for all who visit and live in our city. "

The driving tour through the Eronx begins opposite Manhattan College

Parkway near Van Courtlandt Mansion, and includes such sites as the Valen-

tine Varian House, Poe Cottage and the Grand Concourse.

The other four tours in the program are walking tours in Chelsea,, Man-

hattan; Flushing, Queens; and Gravesend Village, Erooklyn as well as a

driving tour through Historic Richmond.



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PRCA ANNOUNCES HISTORIC RICHMOND TOUR

Have you seen the new signs? They mark the Historic Richmond Tour

which follows a route past historic sites in Richmond. Just follow the arrows

on the signs with a windmill in the upper left-hand corner anc you will see the

landmarks of Richmond explained bj the new blue, white and vermillion signs.

The Historic Richmond Tour is part of the Parks, Recreation and Cul-

tural Affairs Administration's city-wide Historic Tours Program. The signs


Heckscher, PRCA Administrator, said of the program, "We hope this project

initiated by our Deputy Administrator for Development, Elliot Willensky,

will make New York a museum without walls for all who visit and live in our

city."

The driving- tour through Richmond begins at St. George Ferry Terminal

on Richmond Terrace, and includes such sites as Sailor's Snug Harbor, the

Gardner-Tyler House, and the Eiliou-Stillwell-Perine House.


hattan; Flushing, Queens; and Gravesend Village, Brooklyn as well as a

driving tour through Historic Bronx.



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; PRCA ANNOUNCES HISTORIC RICHMOND TOUR

Have you seen the new signs? They mark the Historic Richmond Tour

which follows a route past historic sites in Richmond. Just follow the arrows

on the signs with a windmill in the upper left-hand corner ane you will see the

landmarks of Richmond explained by the new blue, white and vermillion signs.

The Historic Richmond Tour is part of the Parks, Recreation and Cul-

tural Affairs Administration's city-wide Historic Tours Program. The signs


Heckscher, PRCA Administrator, said of the program, "We hope this project

initiated by our Deputy Administrator for Development, Elliot Willensky,

will make New York a museum without walls for all who visit and live in our

city."

The driving tour through Richmond begins at St. George Ferry Terminal

on Richmond Terrace, and includes such sites as Sailor's Snug Harbor, the

Gardner-Tyler House, and the Eiliou-Stillwell-Perine House.


hattan; Flushing, Queens; and Cravesend Village, Brooklyn as well as a

driving tour through Historic Bronx.



330 Fifth Avenue; New York, N. Y. 10021.

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GOLF LOCKERS AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 24-th

Good news for cold-weather golfers.. . permits for interim golf lockers

will go on sale at Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Administration Eorough

Offices beginning Monday, November 24th.

The. permits will allow golfers to occupy their lockers beginning Saturday,

December oth, for a fee of $5.00 plus 30? New York City sales tax.

PRCA Eorough Office locations follow:

MANHATTAN: Arsenal Euilding, 64th St. and Fifth Ave., N.Y. 10021

QUEENS;

STATEN ISLAND:

BRONX:

EROOKLYN:

The Overlook, Union Turnpike and Park Lane, ForestPark, Kew Gardens, N. Y. 11415

Clove Lakes Park, 1150 Clove Rd., West New Erighton,Richmond, N. Y. 10301

Administration Euilding, Bronx Park. East and EirchallAve., Bronx Park, Bronx, N. Y. 10462

Litchfield Mansion, Prospect Park West and Fifth St.,Prospect Park, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215

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GOLF LOCKERS AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 24th

Good news for cold-weather golfers.. .permits for interim golf lockers

will go on sale at Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Administration Borough

Offices beginning Monday, November 24th.

The. permits will allow golfers to occupy their lockers beginning Saturday,

December 5th, for a fee of $5.00 plus 30y New York City sales tax.

PRCA Borough Office locations follow:

Arsenal Building, 64th St. and Fifth Ave., N.Y. 10021MANHATTAN:

QUEENS:

STATEN ISLAND:

BRONX:

BROOKLYN:

The Overlook, Union Turnpike and Park Lane, ForestPark, Kew Gardens, N. Y. 11415

Clove Lakes Park, 1150 Clove Rd., West New Brighton,Richmond, N. Y. 10301

Administration Building, Bronx Park. East and EirchallAve., Bronx Park, Bronx, N. Y, 10462

Litchfield Mansion, Prospect Park West and Fifth St.,Prospect Park, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215

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PHOTO CAPTION

Central Park supervisor of menagerie John Fitzgerald keeps tabs on

baby puma trying out his walking shoes while First Deputy Administrator

William Ginsberg of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs

Administration stops by to say hello. Puma cub is the sole male of

the four cubs born on September 16th to Mary and Henry Puma in the

Central Park Zoo and can be seen by the public in the lion house.

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PHOTO CAPTION

Central Park supervisor of menagerie John Fitzgerald keeps tabs on

baby puma trying out his walking shoes while First Deputy Administrator

William Ginsberg of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs

Administration stops by to say hello. Puma cub is the sole male of

the four cubs born on September 16th to Mary and Henry Puma in the

Central Park Zoo and can be seen by the public in the lion house.

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UPON RECEIPTFor further" information:Janice Erophy - 360-3141

PRCA BRINGS CULTURE INDOORSFOR THE LONG WINTER MONTHS

"The Chariot of the Sun," a musical version of the Greek myth of Phaeton,

is being presented at MUSE, the Eedford Lincoln Neighborhood Museum, 1530

Eedford Avenue, Brooklyn, 3 p. m. Friday, November 28th, by The Portable

Phoenix theater group.

"Chariot of the Sun" will play 16 times throughout the city. This marks

the first time the New York City Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Admini-

stration has sponsored a professional touring theater program during the winter.

"This is another step in the continuing of PRCA cultural events after the

leaves have fallen, " said PRCA Administrator August Heckscher. "We are de-

lighted to be sponsoring The Portable Phoenix this year. It boasts a dynamic

program of participatory theater for young people that goes far beyond a tra-

ditional assembly performance. 'The play's the thing,' but not the whole thing. "

The Portable Phoenix is an educational project of "Theater Incorporated,

The Phoenix Theater. " The professional company of four, directed by Janet

Spencer, includes Dan Hamilton, Felix Rice, Gil Robbins, and Erenda Spigner,

Following the performance of "The Chariot of the Sun, " each actor in-

vites a group of people from the audience to play theater games, including

charades. The games are part of the theater's study program to involve young

people in dramatics and give them the feeling of acting. Other workshops in the

series are prepared readings and vocational seminars.

"This innovative Portable Phoenix program is part of the city's attempt

to bring the joys of the theater directly into our communities and represents one

of the new directions we are exploring in community cultural programs. " states

Mrs. Doris Freedman, director of PRCA's Department of Cultural Affairs.

The Portable Phoenix's second performance will be at the Mott Haven

Branch Library, 321 East 140th Street, the Eronx, on Saturday, November 29,

at 1 p. m.

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PRCA BRINGS CULTURE INDOORSFOR THE LONG WINTER MONTHS


is being presented at MUSE, the Bedford Lincoln Neighborhood Museum, 1530

Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, 8 p. m. Friday, November 28th, by The Portable

Phoenix theater group.

"Chariot of the Sun" will play IS times throughout the city. This marks

the first time the New York City Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Admini-

stration has sponsored a professional touring theater program during the winter.

"This is another step in the continuing of PRCA cultural events after the

leaves have fallen, " said PRCA Administrator August Heckscher. "We are de-

lighted to be sponsoring The Portable Phoenix this year. It boasts a dynamic

program of participatory theater for young people that goes far beyond a tra-

ditional assembly performance. 'The play's the thing,' but not the whole thing. "

The Portable Phoenix is an educational project of "Theater Incorporated,

The Phoenix Theater. " The professional company of four, directed by Janet

Spencer, includes Dan Hamilton, Felix Rice, Gil Robbins, and Brenda Spigner.

Following the performance of "The Chariot of the Sun, " each actor in-

vites a group of people from the audience to play theater games, including

charades. The games are part of the theater's study program to involve young

people in dramatics and give them the feeling of acting. Other workshops in the

series are prepared readings and vocational seminars.

"This innovative Portable Phoenix program is part of the city's attempt

to bring the joys of the theater directly into our communities and represents one

of the new directions we are exploring in community cultural programs. " states

Mrs. Doris Freedman, director of PRCA's Department of Cultural Affairs.

The Portable Phoenix's second performance will be at the Mott Haven

Branch Library, 321 East 140th Street, the Eronx, on Saturday, November 29,

at 1 p. m.

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PARK'S FOOD'SGOT TO EE GOOD

Strict food standards for concessionaires in the city's parks were an*

nounced today "to guarantee the highest health standards, quality and the best

service from every pushcart (carretina), cafeteria and restaurant on parkland

in the five boroughs. "

The announcement was made this morning by Commissioner William R.

Ginsberg, First Deputy Administrator of the city's Parks, Recreation and Cul-

tural Affairs Administration.

Hot dogs are to be ALL beef, with controls over moisture and fat. Ham-

burgers are subject to the same scrutiny. The temperature and storage time

of milk are limited. All perishable food must be refrigerated. The amount of

syrup in the carbonated water for soft drinks is spelled out. Minimum age

requirements are set for supervisors.

Ginsberg said that the PRCA legal staff has selected the "strictest city,

federal and state laws on the books and we've made them the minimum standard

for concessionaires holding contracts with PRCA. When somebody bites into a

hot dog in the park, we want him to be secure in the knowledge it won't bite

him back."

Non-compliance brings a risk of cancellation of the concessionaire's

license.

The tough approach is taken in accord with the city administration's in-

terest in consumer protection and to complement the strong lead taken on many

other fronts by the Consumer Affairs Administration.

Note to Editors: A copy of PRCA's minimum food standards

for concessionaires is attached.

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PARKS. RECREATION A3STD CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATION

MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR FOOD SERVICECONCESSIONAIRES IN NEW YORK CITY PARKS

HAMBURGERS

Must be ALL Eeef with no binders, fillers, extenders, additives or preserva-tives.

Fat content is not to exceed 30%.

There is to be no added moisture.

They may be fresh or frozen.

li fresh - they must be stored for no longer than 2 days, preferably at a tem-perature of 30 degrees F . , but under no circumstances to exceed 42 degrees F.

If frozen - they may be stored for no longer than 2 months, at a temperature notto exceed 0 degrees F.

FRANKFURTERS

Must be ALL Eeef and either skinless-or in sheep casing,- as indicated by themanufacturer's label, with no binders, fillers, extenders, additives or preser-vatives.

30% fat content is permitted, but 25% is preferred.

Moisture content of 10% is permissible.

MILK

Must be stored at or below 42 degrees F.

Dated milk cannot be sold after 12 midnight of the date indicated on the container.

SANDWICHES

All spoilable elements must be kept at or below 50 degrees F.

AIL meat or cheese sandwiches to have at least 2 oz. of the same.

SOFT DRINKS

CO2 machines: dispensed products should adhere to ratios of syrup to watermixture recommended by the syrup manufacturers.

All other types of flavor bases should yield the same degree of quality as isfound in the syrup products.

ICE CREAM

Is to be stored at a temperature not to exceed -10 degrees F.

UNIFORMS

All employees should be in a uniform as per their contracts.

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AGE

The ages of aU employees must conform to New York State law.

In addition, we recommend that if the concession is a large operation (i. e. 5 ormore employees) there should be someone over 21 years of age in a supervisoryposition.

K the operation is smaller (i, e, tinder 5 employees) then someone 18 years orolder should be present,

NOTE: All authorized operators of mobile units must display in a predominantlocation on their units the official PRCA insignia (the maple leaf sticker).

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for release

A Ms, Monday, Dec. 1For further information:Bill O'Cornell - 360-8141

PARK'S FOOD'SGOT TO EE GOOD

Strict food standards for concessionaires in the city's parks were an*

nounced today "to guarantee the highest health standards, quality and the best

service from every pushcart (carretina), cafeteria and restaurant on parkland

in the five boroughs."

The announcement was made this morning by Commissioner William R.

Ginsberg, First Deputy Administrator of the city's Parks, Recreation and Cul-

tural Affairs Administration.

Hot dogs are to be ALL beef, with controls over moisture and fat. Ham-

burgers are subject to the same scrutiny. The temperature and storage time

of milk are limited. AH perishable food must be refrigerated. The amount of

syrup in the carbonated water for soft drinks is spelled out. Minimum age

requirements are set for supervisors.

Ginsberg said that the PRCA legal staff has selected the "strictest city,

federal and state laws on the books and v/e've made them the minimum standard

for concessionaires holding contracts with PRCA. When somebody bites into a

hot dog in the park, we want him to be secure in the knowledge it won't bite

him back."

Non-compliance brings a risk of cancellation of the concessionaire's

license.

The tough approach is taken in accord with the city administration's in-

terest in consumer protection and to complement the strong lead taken on many

other fronts by the Consumer Affairs Administration.

Note to Editors: A copy of PRCA's minimum food standards

for concessionaires is attached.

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PARKS, RECREATION AHD CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATION

MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR. FOOD SERVICECONCESSIONAIRES IN NEW YORK CITY PARKS

HAMBURGERS

Must be ALL Eeef with no binders, fillers, extenders, additives or preserva-tives.

Fat content is not to exceed 30%.

There is to be no added moisture.

They may be fresh or frozen.

If fresh - they must be stored for no longer than 2 days, preferably at a tem-perature of 30 degrees F . , but under no circumstances to exceed 42 degrees F.

If frozen - they may be stored for no longer than 2 months, at a temperature notto exceed 0 degrees F.

FRANKFURTERS

Must be ALL Eeef and either skinless-or in sheep casing,- as indicated by themanufacturer's label, with no binders, fillers, extenders, additives or preser-vatives.

30% fat content is permitted, but 2596 is preferred.

Moisture content of 10% is permissible.

MILK

Must be stored at or below 42 degrees F.

Dated milk cannot be sold after 12 midnight of the date indicated on the container.

SANDWICHES

All spoilable elements must be kept at or below 50 degrees F.

All meat or cheese sandwiches to have at least 2 oz. of the same.

SOFT DRINKS

CO2 machines: dispensed products should adhere to ratios of syrup to watermixture recommended by the syrup manufacturers.

All other types of flavor bases should yield the same degree of quality as isfound in the syrup products.

ICE CREAM

Is to be stored at a temperature not to exceed -10 degrees F.

UNIFORMS

All employees should be in a uniform as per their contracts.

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AGE

The ages of ail employees must conform to New York State law.

In addition, we recommend that if the concession is a large operation (i. e. 5 ormore employees) there should be someone over 21 years of age in a supervisoryposition.

If the operation is smaller (i, e. under 5 employees) then someone 18 years orolder should be present.

NOTE: All authorized operators of mobile units must display in a predominantlocation on their units the official PRCA insignia (the maple leaf sticker).

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"' ••'• 7 Andy, almost 'Ik years old and a-student at PS 124 in Flushing, read ' 7v •; •'• -

: PRCA'S Fall .Clean-Up literature and got his service project idea . ; - ;;.

'••.';. /''•/'/:' from it;. Andy is currently a Life Scout. This service project is '•':'./l-y- •'•'•'; •":^{--

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0 ;-.., He organized members of his troop to aid him in his project involving .7

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,•'.; ' and to contact Mr- Larson, the Park Foreman. Mr. Larson thought it was> ; 7!:..; 7-

. an excellent way of improving the park by cleaning up litter along the 7

: nature; trail" and identifying and marking some of the many different : ;. .•' ;

' trees found there. Last Saturday, November 22, Andy brought along ' :• .

. plastic-covered markers to attach to the trees. He willwrite . a report ;, , •

on his:activities for his Scoutmaster, Mr. William Driscoll, after they . .

. finish the work on Saturday, November 29th. On the basis of the report,.

:;;. 7 Mr. Driscoll will certify the completion of Andy's Eagle Award service project.

: Jr. Daniel Cullen Beard, the founde'r of the Boy Scouts of America, was ,:. v

also the founder of Troop 2, begun In.1912, ind is the second•oldestBoy

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[ • PRCA'S Fall Glean-Up literature and got his service project idea • '- f'

from it. Andy is currently a Life Scout. Tiais service project is .-; ,; :. .•;

: '' '• really .ttis'essence of wtiat tne Eagle Scout Award means: | Community ' ;' ;

;; service, conservation work, and knowing the skills of scouting._ Tile: ; ,. ;

. Eagle Scout,Award is tne.nigtiest in scouting, • : " i

; J He organized members of his troop to aid him in his project involving"

._• a ; public park.;. PRCA'S Community Projects suggested Alley Pond Park ;. '.

•••:'/ and to contact Mr.: Larson, the Park Foreman. Mr. Larson thought it was :; :

. an excellent way of improving the park by cleaning up litter along the

nature^trail and identifying and marking some, of the many different •'.;. :

trees, found there. Last.:Saturday, November 22, Andy brought along ' : .

••'•• plastic-covered markers to attach to the trees. He will write a repdrt1 . • •

on his activities for his Scoutmaster, Mr. William Driscoll,;after they .

finisn.the work on Saturday, November 29th. On the basis of the report,

:- .. Mr. Driscoll will certify the completion of Andy's Eagle Award service, project.

:' Irv'Daniel Cullen Beard, the founde'r of the Boy Scouts of America, was . ..'

also the founder of Troop 2, begun in.1912, ind is the second oldest:Boy

.:. ;: ; Scout Troop in the United States. Troop '2 later became Troop 13 to which

Andy and his fellow scouts belong. The Dad's Club with the help of Andy'8

. , father, Mr. Carl Leichman hea<| of P.R.'s for HRA sponsored the activity. ::

A number, of Andy's friends pitched in to help in order to qualify for •

'• [ . . various related scouting awards. . ; . . • ":• '."', •• \

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For further information:Joy Barnes - 360-8]4]

SOUTH STREET SEAPORT TO HOST OCEANOGRAPHIC PANEL

William R. Ginsberg, First Deputy Administrator and Commis-

sioner of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Administration,

will moderate an oceanographic panel discussion for laymen at the

South Street Seaport, 203 Front Street, Manhattan, on Thursday,

(December 4th), at 7 p.m.

Sponsored by the South Street Seaport and the Mayor's Oceano

graphic Advisory Committee, the panel will include Dr. Willard

Pierson, Professor of Oceanography at N.Y.U.s Kenneth Patton, Com-

missioner of Commerce for the City of New York; and Dr. Ross F.

Nigrelli, Director of the New York Aquarium and the Osborn Labora-

tory of Marine Science.

In addition to his role as panel moderator, Commissioner

Ginsberg will examine oceanography and its relation to recreation.

Dr. Pierson will discuss oceanography in connection with education

and educational institutions. Dr. Nigrelli will discuss environ-

mental aspects of oceanography, and Commissioner Patton will present

a view of the subject in relation to the City's economy.

The panel session is open to the public.

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For further information:Joy Barnes - 360-8J4]

SOUTH STREET SEAPORT TO HOST OCEANOGRAPHIC PANEL

William R. Ginsberg, First Deputy Administrator and Commis-

sioner of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Administration,

•will moderate an oceanographic panel discussion for laymen at the

South Street Seaport, 203 Front Street, Manhattan, on Thursday,

(December 4th), at 7 p.m.

Sponsored by the South Street Seaport and the Mayor's Oceano-

graphic Advisory Committee, the panel will include Dr. Willard

Pierson, Professor of Oceaaography at N.Y.U.j Kenneth Patton, Com-

missioner of Commerce for the City of New York; and Dr. Ross F.

Nigrelli, Director of the New York Aquarium and the Osborn Labora-

tory of Marine Science.

In addition to his role as panel moderator, Commissioner

Ginsberg will examine oceanography and its relation to recreation.

Dr. Pierson will discuss oceanography in connection with education

and educational institutions. Dr. Nigrelli will discuss environ-

mental aspects of oceanography, and Commissioner Patton will present

a view of .the subject in relation to the City's economy.

The panel session is open to the public.

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Upon ReceiptFor Further Information:Janice Erophy - 360-8141

LYMAN KIPP'S OUTDOOR SCULPTUREGETS BROOKLYN SITE

Erooklyn is playing host to Lyman Kipp's environmental sculpture,

"Hudson Eay," placed on the sidewalk at St. James Place and Lafayette

Avenue in the Clinton Hill section.

"Hudson Eay" is part of the New York City Parks, Recreation

and Cultural Affairs Administration-sponsored Sculpture-of-the-Month

program, enabling artists to exhibit their sculpture in one of New York's

five boroughs on a temporary basis.

Michael Eester, Chairman of the Eeautification Committee of

the Pratt Area Community Council, requested the environmental

scuLpture for its neighborhood in conjunction with a beautification program

underway in Clinton Hill. The beautification project, sponsored by the

Department of Highways, combines the planting of trees, provided by

PRCA, with the repaving of streets.

Kipp's nine-foot tall "Hudson Bay" environmental sculpture

was placed on the sidewalk at St. James and Lafayette. It is designed

to involve passersby by enticing them to walk through the sculpture.

The piece was on display last year in the Whitney Museum courtyard

as part of the 1968 Annual Exhibition of Sculpture, and is four yellow

columns united at the top by a blue cross. It will be on exhibit through

January.

"Having a nationally-renowned contemporary artist contributing

to a city program remains a novel idea, and we are quite excited and

honored to present Lyman Kipp's work in our Sculpture-of-the-Month

program," said PRCA Administrator August Heckscher.

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LYMAN KIPP'S OUTDOOR SCULPTUREGETS BROOKLYN SITE

Erooklyn is playing host to Lyman Kipp's environmental sculpture,

"Hudson Eay," placed on the sidewalk at St. James Place and Lafayette

Avenue in the Clinton Hill section.

"Hudson Eay" is part of the New York City Parks, Recreation

and Cultural Affairs Administration-sponsored Sculpture-of-the-Month

program, enabling artists to exhibit their sculpture in one of New York's

five boroughs on a temporary basis.

Michael Eester, Chairman of the Eeautification Committee of

the Pratt Area Community Council, requested the environmental

sculpture for its neighborhood in conjunction with a beautification program

underway in Clinton Hill. The beauttfication project, sponsored by the

Department of Highways, combines the planting of trees, provided by

PRCA, with the repaving of streets,

Kipp's nine-foot tall "Hudson Eay" environmental sculpture

was placed on the sidewalk at St. James and Lafayette. It is designed

to involve passersby by enticing them to walk through the sculpture.

The piece was on display last year in the Whitney Museum courtyard

as part of the 1968 Annual Exhibition of Sculpture, and is four yellow

columns united at the top by a blue cross. It will be on exhibit through

January.

"Having a nationally-renowned contemporary artist contributing

to a city program remains a novel idea, and we are quite excited and

honored to present Lyman Kipp's work in our Sculpture-of-the-Month

program," said PRCA Administrator August Heckscher.

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PHOTO TIP

TO: Assignment Editors

DATE: Saturday, December 6th, 1969

TIME: 10 A.M.

PLACE: Lasker Memorial Skating RinkCentral Park110th Street and Lenox Avenue

DETAILS: The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Administration,

in co6peration with the NEC Television Network will present

the Hans Erinker Winter Carnival. Scheduled events in-

clude figure skating exhibitions and speed skating races

for boys and girls in separate divisions.

Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place

finishers in the final race of each class, and a "Hans

Erinker Silver Skate" Trophy will go to the club or organ-

ization scoring the greatest number of total points in all

events.

Application blanks areavailable at Lasker Rink and all

rinks throughout the city.

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PFOTO TIP

TO: Assignment Editors

DATE: Saturday, December 6th, 1969

TIME: 10 A.M.

PLACE: Lasker Memorial Skating RinkCentral Park110th Street and Lenox Avenue

DETAILS: The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Administration,

in cooperation with the NEC Television Network will present

the Hans Erinker Winter Carnival, Scheduled events in-

clude figure skating exhibitions and speed skating races

for boys and girls in separate divisions.

Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place

finishers in the final race of each class, and a "Hans

Erinker Silver Skate" Trophy will go to the club or organ-

ization scoring the greatest number of total points in all

events.

Application blanks are available at Lasker Rink and all

rinks throughout the city.

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PRCA ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY SCHEDULEFOR AUTOMOBILES IN CENTRAL PARK

To help alleviate holiday traffic in New York City during

the Christmas season, New York City Parks, Recreation and

Cultural Affairs Administration has announced that Central

Park roadways will be open to automobile traffic on Saturdays,

beginning on Saturday, December 6th through Saturday,

December 27th.

Central Park will be closed to vehicular traffic on

Christmas Day and beginning at 10 p. m. on New Year's

Eve Day ( December 31st) through New Year's Day.

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PRCA ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY SCHEDULEFOR AUTOMOBILES IN CENTRAL PARK

To help alleviate holiday traffic in New York City during

the Christmas season, New York City Parks, Recreation and

Cultural Affairs Administration has announced that Central

Park roadways will be open to automobile traffic on Saturdays,

beginning on Saturday, December 6th through Saturday,

December 27th.

Central Park will be closed to vehicular traffic on

Christmas Day and beginning at 10 p. m. on New Year's

Eve Day ( December 31st) through New Year's Day.

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THE BRONX ZOO AND DRAWINGS TOO

Did you know that the Bronx Zoo has a Heads & Horns Museum?

In this special exhibit gallery displays of mounted animal heads share

its space with occasional exhibits of art and special subjects. The

current exhibition features artist Joseph Sibal's Animals in Pencil and

Watercolor. There are over forty illustrations on the walls ranging

from the familiar Jaguar, Elephant and Fox to the unfamiliar Double-

collared Aracari Toucan, Giant Laughing Kingfisher and the Hoopoes

(the latter are in the bird family, just in case you didn't know.) All

of the fascinating subjects, framed in various sizes, were drawn from

life right on the spot by Mr. Sibal at both Central Park and the Bronx

Zoo. Retired from the textile and industrial field, Mr. Sibal is enjoy-

ing a remarkable career as a free lance artist specializing in animals.

This special collection of his animals and birds is open to the

public seven days a week, from 12:30 P. M. to 5 P. M. Tentatively

scheduled to run through January, the PRCA Department extends an

open invitation to all to attend.-30-

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THE BRONX ZOO AND DRAWINGS TOO

Did you know that the Eronx Zoo has a Heads & Horns Museum?

Til this special exhibit gallery displays of mounted animal heads share

its space with occasional exhibits of art and special subjects. The

current exhibition features artist Joseph Sibal's Animals in Pencil and

Watercolor. There are over forty illustrations on the walls ranging

from the familiar Jaguar, Elephant and Fox to the unfamiliar Double-

collared Aracari Toucan, Giant Laughing Kingfisher and the Hoopoes

(the latter are in the bird family, just in case you didn't know.) All

of the fascinating subjects, framed in various sizes, were drawn from

life right on the spot by Mr. Sibal at both Central Park and the Eronx

Zoo. Retired from the textile and industrial field, Mr. Sibal is enjoy-

ing a remarkable career as a free lance artist specializing in animals.

This special collection of his animals and birds is open to the

public seven days a week, from 12:30 P. M. to 5 P. M. Tentatively

scheduled to run through January, the PRCA Department extends an

open invitation to all to attend.-30-

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TIME TO DON SWIMSUTTSFOR LIFEGUARD TRAINING

Lifeguards are needed for New York City's pools and beaches.

December is the month to register' igr a free Municipal Lifeguard Course

for those interested in being lifeguards at city pools and beaches next

summer.

To register for the course, which runs from January to April,

applicants must pass qualifying swimming and physical tests which are

held at the East 54th Street Recreation Center (indoor jpool, 342 East

54th Street, Manhattan, every Tuesday through Friday in December

between 3 and 8 p.m. and every Saturday between 10 a. m. and 4 p.m.

Those passing qualifying tests will be issued application forms,

registered and processed for the Municipal Lifeguard Course.

Candidates are required to attend one class a week for 14 weeks,

and there will be afternoon, evening and weekend sessions.

The requirements for male and female U. S. citizens are: must

be no younger than 17 or older than 35 at the date of their appointment;

minimum physical requirements—height 5'7", weight 135 lbs., vision

20/30 in one eye, 20/40 in the other eye; must swim 50 yards in no

longer than 35 seconds. Candidates must also submit a passport-size

photo and a health certificate after passing qualifying tests.

For further information, call the 54th Street pool at 758-3147.

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UPON RECEIPTFor Further Information:Janice Erophy-360-8141

TIME TO DON SWIMSUTTSFOR LIFEGUARD TRAINING

Lifeguards are needed for New York City's pools and beaches.

December is the month to register' for a free Municipal Lifeguard Course

for those interested in being lifeguards at city pools and beaches next

summer.

To register for the course, which runs from January to April,

applicants must pass qualifying swimming and physical tests which are

held at the East 54th Street Recreation Center (indoor pool, 342 East

54th Street, Manhattan, every Tuesday through Friday in December

between 3 and 8 p. m. and every Saturday between 10 a. m. and 4 p.m.

Those passing qualifying tests will be issued application forms,

registered and processed for the Municipal Lifeguard Course.

Candidates are required to attend one class a week for 14 weeks,

and there will be afternoon, evening and weekend sessions.

The requirements for male and female U. S. citizens are: must

be no younger than 17 or older than 35 at the date of their appointment;

minimum physical requirements—height 5'7", weight 135 lbs., vision

20/30 in one eye, 20/40 in the other eye; must swim 50 yards in no

longer than 35 seconds. Candidates must also submit a passport-size

photo and a health certificate after passing qualifying tests.

For further information, call the 54th Street pool at 758-3147.

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For Further Information:Joy Earnes 360-8141

QUEENS ZOO-AVIARY PEDESTRIANERIDGE SELECTED FOR AWARD

The oft-trod Queens Zoo-Aviary Pedestrian Eridge in Flushing

Meadows-Corona Park has been selected as the prize bridge in the 1969

American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Prize Eridge Competition.

August Heckscher, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Administrator,

will accept the AISC award in behalf of PRCA at ceremonies at the bridge

site on Friday, December 12th, at 11:30 A. M.

The award-winning walkway, opened in 1968, was designed by

Clark & Rapuano, consulting engineers, and built by the Triborough

Eridge and Tunnel Authority.

Sidney Leviss, Queens Borough President, William J. Ronan,

Chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and Robert

Moses, Consultant to TETA, will be present at the award presentation

ceremony. Samuel H. Marcus, Regional Engineer of AISC, will present

the plaque to Administrator Heckscher. The plaque will be permanently

affixed to the bridge.

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For Further Information:Joy Barnes 360-8141

QUEENS ZOO-AVIARY PEDESTRIANERIDGE SELECTED FOR AWARD

The oft-trod Queens Zoo-Aviary Pedestrian Eridge in Flushing

Meadows-Corona Park has been selected as the prize bridge in the 1969

American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Prize Eridge Competition.

August Heckscher, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Administrator,

will accept the AISC award in behalf of PRCA at ceremonies at the bridge

site on Friday, December 12th, at 11:30 A. M.

The award-winning walkway, opened in 1968, was designed by

Clark & Rapuano, consulting engineers, and built by the Triborough

Eridge and Tunnel Authority.

Sidney Leviss, Queens Borough President, William J. Ronan,

Chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and Robert

Moses, Consultant to TETA, will be present at the award presentation

ceremony. Samuel H. Marcus, Regional Engineer of AISC, will present

the plaque to Administrator Heckscher. The plaque will be permanently

affixed to the bridge.

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Mary Thomas - 36108141

for releaseEASE MONDAYDEC. l~

NEW YORKERS ARE INVTTED TO" JOIN THE FUN" NEW YEAR'S EVE INCENTRAL PARK TO WELCOME IN' 1970

August Heckscher, Administrator of Parks, Recreation and Cultural

Affairs, and Mayor John V. Lindsay extend an open Invitation to all New Yorkers

to "Join The Fun" at a New Year's Eve party in Central Park,

Sponsored by The Canada Dry Corporation In cooperation with PRCA—

neither rain, snow, sleet or hall will halt the color festivities that will take

place at the Eethesda Fountain, 72nd Street on the evening of December 31st.

For PRCA's third annual New Year's Eve celebration the Fountain,

decorated with strings of red and yellow lights, large red and orange weather

balloons, and banners and streamers of silver milar, will be transformed Into

a living theatre where a wide variety of continuous musical and dramatic

entertainment will revolve emceed by Tony Lawrence of the Harlem Cultural

Council.

The celebration will swing Into action at 11:00 P.M. when a procession

by the Moonbeams, a group of artists and dancers from the School of Visual

Arts costumed In both Futuristic and Renaissance dress, begin descending

the stairs doing their :'thing" under the direction of Earry Cohen and Marilyn

Wood. Everyone can "dance along" with them, if they wish.

At 11:30 P. M., the spotlight is turned on a playlet by poet Kenneth Koch

who has written special material to be played out by the Pickwick Puppets-

giant puppet figures descending on the fountain area from various directions

under the guise of the evil spirits of the Sixties—they are skyrocketed to the

moon via a helium-inflated "space ship". Upon their returnmore

2

symbolic moon, the evil spiri ts have been transformed into the "good guys"

ready to tackle the year 1970.

During all this , t ry getting involved in Interactive Environment—what's

that? That is a creation of ar t is t Marvin Torffield's,called "soft spaces,"

in which light and steam are fused into illusionary architecture—you'll be

able to walk right through it.

About 11:45 P .M. Commissioner Heckscher and Mayor Lindsay will have

warm welcoming words to say to the celebrants.

Shortly before midnight, a spectacular display of fireworks, preceded

by a countdown, will burst in the sky to greet the New Year. Better not

miss this scene, i t ' s the only time of the year fireworks can be seen in

New York.

I t ' s not over yet—at 12:10 A. M. enormous plastic inflatables made up in

a variety of shapes and forms and designed by the sculptor, Kip Coburn, will

be released and soar up and over all present along with a huge 90-foot red

and white stripped hot-air balloon created by Yukihisa Isobe.

Thirsty, hungry, or both, a variety of hot and cold drinks and bratwurst

and marshmellows supplied by Restaurant Associates, will be sold from

kiosks festooned with blue lights.

Arrangements for this gala celebration are being made by Karin Bacon,

Festival Coordinator for the Department of Cultural Affairs under the

direction of Doris Freedman, Director of the Department of Cultural Affairs.

Central Park will be closed to traffic at 10:00 P .M. and extra squads of

policemen will be on duty. It is requested that the public enter the park at

72nd Street, either from the East or West side.

;• . So come on over and turn on until 1:00 A. M. Drink, dance and be m e r r y -

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City of New York *Parks, Recreation andCultural Affairs Administration _ _ ,830 Fifth Avenue, Central Park 10021 F O R RELEASE

August Heckscher, Administrator ~For~Further Information:Mary Thomas - 36108141

for releaseEASE MONDAY DEC. li>

NEW YORKERS ARE INVITED TO" JOIN THE FUN" NEW YEAR'S EVE IN

CENTRAL PARK TO WELCOME IN 1970

August Heckscher, Administrator of Parks, Recreation and Cultural

Affairs, and Mayor John V. Lindsay extend an open invitation to all New Yorkers

to "Join The Fun" at a New Year's Eve party in Central Park.

Sponsored by The Canada Dry Corporation in cooperation with PRCA—

neither rain, snow, sleet or hail will halt the color festivities that will take

place at the Eethesda Fountain, 72nd Street on the evening of December 31st.

For PRCA's third annual New Year's Eve celebration the Fountain,

decorated with strings of red and yellow lights, large red and orange- weather

balloons, and banners and streamers of silver nailar, will be transformed into

a living theatre where a wide variety of continuous musical and dramatic

entertainment will revolve emceed by Tony Lawrence of the Harlem Cultural

Council.

The celebration will swing into action at 11:00 P. M. when a procession

by the Moonbeams, a group of artists and dancers from the School of Visual

Arts costumed in both Futuristic and Renaissance dress, begin descending

the stairs doing their -'thing" under the direction of Earry Cohen and Marilyn

Wood. Everyone can "dance along" with them, if they wish.

At 11:30 P. M., the spotlight is turned on a playlet by poet Kenneth Koch

who has written special material to be played out by the Pickwick Puppets—

giant puppet figures descending on the fountain area from various directions

under the guise of the evil spirits of the Sixties—they are skyrocketed to themoon via a helium-inflated "space ship". Upon their return te^^JW^)^^, 346

more

t 2symbolic moon, the evil spiri ts have been transformed into the "good guys"

ready to tackle the year 1970.

During all this, t ry getting involved in Interactive Environment—what's

that? That is a creation of art is t Marvin Torffield's, called "soft spaces,"

in which light and steam are fused into illusionary architecture—you'll be

able to walk right through it.

About 11:45 P.M. Commissioner Heckscher and Mayor Lindsay will have

warm welcoming words to say to the celebrants.

Shortly before midnight, a spectacular display of fireworks, preceded

by a countdown, will burst in the sky to greet the New Year. Better not

miss this scene, i t ' s the only time of the year fireworks can be seen in

New York.

It 's not over yet—at 12:10 A. M. enormous plastic inflatables made up in

a variety of shapes and forms and designed by the sculptor, Kip Coburn, will

be released and soar up and over all present along with a huge 90-foot red

and white stripped hot-air balloon created by Yukihisa Isobe.

Thirsty, hungry, or both, a variety of hot and cold drinks and bratwurst

and marshmellows supplied by Restaurant Associates, will be sold from

kiosks festooned with blue lights.

Arrangements for this gala celebration are being made by Karin Eacon,

Festival Coordinator for the Department of Cultural Affairs under the

direction of Doris Freedman, Director of the Department of Cultural Affairs.

Central Park will be closed to traffic at 10:00 P. M. and extra squads of

policemen will be on duty. It is requested that the public enter the park at

72nd Street, either from the East or West side.

:' ; So come on over and turn on until 1:00 A. M. Drink, dance and be m e r r y -

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PRCA PUELTSBES NEW BOOKLET"SPACES FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS"

Performing arts groups in New York in search of meeting places and

facilities will be interested in a new booklet, "Spaces for the Performing

Arts, » just published by the New York City Parks, Recreation and

Cultural Affairs Administration's Department of Cultural Affairs.

The booklet, the first of its kind in New York, lists 350 auditoriums,

exhibition halls, meeting places, and even ballrooms in buildings through-

out the five boroughs available to cultural groups for dance and dramatic

performances, rehearsals, art exhibits, and fund raising.

Churches, recreation centers, museums, universities, cultural

institutes, union buildings and libraries are some of the kinds of buildings

included in "Spaces for the Performing Arts. " Other sources tapped by

PRCA's Department of Cultural Affairs include private non-profit

organizations, art galleries, and theaters.

The booklet is divided into five sections, one for each borough, and

each listing contains the name of the organization, address, telephone

number, person to contact, stage equipment, rental fees and food

facilities.

"Spaces for the Performing Arts" is free, sponsored by PRCA's

Department of Cultural Affairs. Copies are available by writing to;

Department of Cultural Affairs c/o Performing Arts Booklet, The Arsenal,

830 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10021.

For further information, please call 360-8215.

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PRCA PUELI3HES NEW BOOKLETnSPACES FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS"

Performing arts groups in New York in search of meeting places and

facilities will be interested in a new booklet, "Spaces for the Performing

Arts," just published by the New York City Parks, Recreation and

Cultural Affairs Administration's Department of Cultural Affairs.

The booklet, the first of its kind in New York, lists 350 auditoriums,

exhibition halls, meeting places, and even ballrooms in buildings through-

out the five boroughs available to cultural groups for dance and dramatic

performances, rehearsals, art exhibits, and fund raising.

Churches, recreation centers, museums, universities, cultural

institutes, union buildings and libraries are some of the kinds of buildings

included in "Spaces for the Performing Arts." Other sources tapped by

PRCA's Department of Cultural Affairs include private non-profit

organizations, art galleries, and theaters.

The booklet is divided into five sections, one for each borough, and

each listing contains the name of the organization, address, telephone

number, person to contact, stage equipment, rental fees and food

facilities.

"Spaces for the Performing Arts" is free, sponsored by PRCA's

Department of Cultural Affairs. Copies are available by writing to:

Department of Cultural Affairs c/o Performing Arts Eooklet, The Arsenal,

830 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10021.

For further information, please call 360-8215.

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LINDSAY LIGHTS CHRISTMAS TREEOFFICIALLY OPENING HOLIDAY SEASON

Initiating and illuminating New York's Christmas season, Mayor Lindsay

will light City Hall's Christmas tree Thursday (December 18th) at 4:30 p. m. in

City Hall Park.

The 80-foot high evergreen in front of City Hall glimmers with 450 blue,

green and white lights, large red baEs, shimmering mirrors and 35 hand-

decorated silver globes. The Robes' were ••••• decorated with colored tape,

sequins and paper disks by 12 primary school children in the New York City

Creative Arts Workshop at the Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center, 80 Catherine

Street, Manhattan. The program is sponsored by the New York City Parks,

Recreation and Cultural Affairs Administration.

City Hall's tree is one of 44 Christmas trees put up throughout the five

boroughs by PRCA. The trees were selected by a PRCA representative and

shipped here from the Lake Placid area. They range in size from 20 feet to

80 feet and decorate borough halls, and city buildings in the five boroughs.

Official lighting ceremonies will also take place in the Bronx, Brooklyn,

Queens and Staten Island, The schedule is as follows: Eronx, Joyce Kilmer

Park, Thursday (December 13th), 4:30 p.m.; Brooklyn Eorough Hall, Thursday

(December 13th), 5 p. m.; Queens Borough Hall, Wednesday (December 17th),

4 p. m.; Staten Island Eorough HaU, Thursday (December 13th), 5 p. m.

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LINDSAY LIGHTS CHRISTMAS TREEOFFICIALLY OPENING HOLIDAY SEASON

Initiating and illuminating New York's Christmas season, Mayor Lindsay

will light City Hall's Christmas tree Thursday (December 18th) at 4:30 p. m. in

City Hall Park.

The 60-foot high evergreen in front of City Hall cflimmers with 450 blue,

green and white lights, large red balls, shimmering mirrors and 35 hand-

decorated silver globes. The globes were •••• decorated with colored tape,

sequins and paper disks by 12 primary school children in the New York City

Creative Arts Workshop at the Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center, 80 Catherine

Street, Manhattan. The program is sponsored by the New York City Parks,

Recreation and Cultural Affairs Administration.

City Hall's tree is one of 44 Christmas trees put up throughout the five

boroughs by PRCA. The trees were selected by a PRCA representative and

shipped here from the Lake Placid area. They range in size from 20 feet to

80 feet and decorate borough halls., and city buildings in the five boroughs.

Official lighting ceremonies will also take place in the Bronx, Brooklyn,

Queeais and Staten Island. The schedule is as follows: Eronx, Joyce Kilmer

Park, Thursday (December 13th), 4:30 p.m.; Brooklyn Eorough Hall, Thursday

(December 18th), 5 p. m.; Queens Eorough Hall, Wednesday (December 17th),

4 p.m.; Staten Island Eorough Hall, Thursday (December 18th), 5 p.m.

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Mayor John V. Lindsay and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs

Administrator August Heckscher stand on City Hall's steps and throw the

switch to light the 80-foot high City Hall Christmas tree, officially opening

New York City's Christmas season.

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for release


Mayor John V. Lindsay and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs

Administrator August Heckscher stand on City Hall's steps and throw the

switch to Ught the 80-foot high City Hall Christmas tree, officially opening

New York City's Christmas season.

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City Hall's 30-foot high balsam fir Christmas tree, erected in City Hall

Park by New York City's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Ad-

ministration, glistens with 450 blue, green and white lights, red and silver

globes and mirrors after official lighting ceremony on City Hall steps,

attended by Mayor John V. Lindsay and PRCA Administrator August

Heckscher.

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UPON RECEIPTFor further information:Janice Brophy - 360-8141

City Hall's 80-foot high balsam fir Christmas tree, erected in City Hall

Park by New York City's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Ad-

ministration, glistens with 450 blue, green and white lights, red and silver

globes and mirrors after official lighting ceremony on City Hall steps,

attended by Mayor John V. Lindsay and PRCA Administrator August

Heckscher.

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Mayor John V. Lindsay officially ushers in New York City's Christmas

season on City Hall steps at Christmas tree lighting ceremony, while

275 blue-robed members of the All City High School Chorus, who par-

ticipated in the program, listen attentively. Parks, Recreation and

Cultural Affairs Administrator August Heckscher presided over the event.

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Mayor John V. Lindsay officially ushers in New York City's Christmas

season on City HaU steps at Christmas tree lighting ceremony, while

275 blue-robed members of the All City High School Chorus, who par-

ticipated in the program, listen attentively. Parks, Recreation and

Cultural Affairs Administrator August Heckscher presided over the event.

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August Heckscher, AdministratorIDR FURTHER INFORMATIONJanice Brophy 36O-8l4l

PRCA BRINGS CULTURE INDOORSIDR THE LONG WINTER MDNTHS


is "being presented at the Betsy Head (Recreation Center) Pool, Hopkinson and

Dumont Avenues, Brooklyn, on Monday, December 29, at 1 p.m.by The Portable Phoenix.

Monday's performance of "The Chariot of the Sun," is the Hixth of 16

shows being performed throughout the city under the sponsorship of the Nev

York City Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Administration. The series

marks the first time PRCA has sponsored a professional touring theater pro-

gram during the winter season.

"This is another step in maintaining a continuity of PRCA cultural events

after the leaves have fallen," said PRCA Administrator August* Heckscher. "Fe

are delighted to be sponsoring The Portable Phoenix this year. It boasts a

dynamic program of participatory theater for young people that goes far beyond

a traditional assembly performance. 'The play's the thing,'..,but not the

whole thing."

The Portable Phoenix is an educational project of Theater Incorporated,

The Phoenix Theater. The company of four has been directed by Janet Spencer

and includes actors Dan Hamilton, Fel^Lx Rice, Gil Robbins, and Brenda Spigner.

"The Chariot of the Sun," with lyrics by Lewis Gardner and music by Oscar

Brand, is the story of Apollo's son, Phaeton, and his fatal attempt to prove

himself a man.

following the play, the actors invite groups of people from, the audience

to play theater games, including charades. The games are part of the theater's

study program to involve young people in dramatics and give them the feeling

of acting. Other audience-participation programs include prepared readings and

vocational, seminars.

The next two performances of "The Chariot of the Sun," are on Tuesday,

December 30, at the Bronx River Neighborhood Center, l6l9 East 174th Street,

the Bronx, at k p.m. and on Saturday, January 3, at the United Touth Action,

1031 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, time to be announced. " •

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PRCA BRINGS CULTURE INDOORSIDR THE LONG WINTER MONTHS


is being presented at the Betsy Head (Recreation Center) Pool, Hopkinson and

Dumont Avenues, Brooklyn, on Monday, December 29, at 1 p.m.by The Portable Phoenix.

Monday's performance of "The Chariot of the Sun," is the sixth of 16

shows being performed throughout the city under the sponsorship of the New

York City Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Administration. The series

marks the first time PRCA has sponsored a professional touring theater pro-

gram during the winter season.

"This is another step in maintaining a continuity of PRCA cultural events

after the leaves have fallen," said PRCA Administrator August' Heckscher. "We

are delighted to be sponsoring The Portable Phoenix this year. It boasts a

dynamic program of participatory theater for youmg people that goes far beyond

a traditional assembly performance. 'The play's the thing,'..,but not the

whole thing."

The Portable Phoenix is an educational project of Theater Incorporated,

The Phoenix Theater. The company of four has been directed by Janet Spencer

and includes actors Dan Hamilton, Fel^x Rice, Gil Robbins, and Brenda Spigner.

"The Chariot of the Sun," with lyrics by Lewis Gardner and music by Oscar

Brand, is the story of Apollo's son, Phaeton, and his fatal attempt to prove

himself a man.

Ibllowing the play, the actors invite groups of people from, the audience »'

to play theater games, including charades. The games are part of the theater's

study program to involve young people in dramatics and give them the feeling

of acting. Other audience-participation programs include prepared readings and

vocational seminars. ,

; The next two performances of "The Chariot of the Sun,'r are on Tuesday,

December 30, at the Bronx River Neighborhood Center, 161°/ East 174th Street,

the Bronx, at 4 p.m. and on Saturday, January 3, at the United Youth Action,

1031 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, time to be announced.

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City of New York •*-*Parks, Recreation andCultural Affairs Administration830 Fifth Avenue, Central Park 10021


TO:

DATE:

TIME:

PLACE:

DETAILS:

for releaseUPON RECEIPTFor further information:

Mary Thomas - 380-3141

ASSIGNMENT AND PHOTO EDITORS

December 31, 19S9

11 p.m. thru 1 a.m.

NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY IN CENTRAL PARK

August Heckscher, Administrator of Parks, Recreation and

Cultural Affairs, and Mayor John V. Lindsay extend an open

invitation to all New Yorkers to "Join The Fun" at a New

Year's Eve party in Central Park sponsored by The Canada

Dry Corporation in cooperation with PR CA.

Neither rain, snow, hail or sleet will deter the sparkling

festivities which get underway at the Eethesda Fountain,

72nd Street, on December 31 at 11 p.m. Thousands of

colorful lights and balloons, silver streamers and banners

will garland the Fountain, transforming the area into a living

theater where a continuous variety of musical and dramatic

entertainment takes place. Costumed dancers will do their

"thing" to the exciting beat of a rock orchestra and the public

is invited to join them. Giant puppets garbed as the evil

spirits of the Sixties will skyrocket to the moon via a helium-

inflated "space ship" and they'll return as the "good guys" of

the Seventies. Shortly before midnight, fireworks will dazzlemore

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ts witfct exciting bursts of flame and light; and later,

inflated plastic figures will soar into the night air alon^ with

a Iiuge SO-ioot red and wliite ~»aUoon,

Restaurant Associates will be on hand to vend hot drinks,

ccM beverages, bratwurst and marsir-mLows. C^tral Park

will be closed to traffic at 10 p. m* and extra squads of police

will be on duty. The public is requested to enter the park at

72nd £&reet, either from the east or west side,

P. S. Press Headquarters will be located at the 72nd Street Eoathouse.

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TO:

DATE:

TIME:

PLACE:

DETAILS:

for releaseUPON RECEIPTFor further information:

Mary Thomas - 380-8141

ASSIGNMENT AND PHOTO EDITORS

December 31, 1S89

11 p.m. thru 1 a.rn.

NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY IN CENTRAL PARK

August Heckscher, Administrator of Parks, Recreation and

Cultural Affairs, and Mayor John V. Lindsay extend an open

invitation to all New Yorkers to "Join The Fun" at a New

Year's Eve party in Central Park sponsored by The Canada

Dry Corporation in cooperation with PR CA.

Neither rain, snow, hail or sleet will deter the sparkling

festivities which get underway at the Eethesda Fountain,

72nd Street, on December 31 at 11 p.m. Thousands of

colorful lights and balloons, silver streamers and banners

will garland the Fountain, transforming the area into a living

theater where a continuous variety of musical and dramatic

entertainment takes place. Costumed dancers will do their

"thing" to the exciting beat of a rock orchestra and the public

is invited to join them. Giant puppets garbed as the evil

spirits of the Sixties will skyrocket to the moon via a helium-

inflated "space ship" and they'll return as the "good guys" of

the Seventies, Shortly before midnight, fireworks will dazzlemore

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celebrants with exciting bursts of flame and light; and later,

inflated plastic figures will soar into the night air along with

a huge 90-foot red and white balloon.

Restaurant Associates will be on hand to vend hot drinks,

cold beverages, bratwurst and marshra«Uows. Central Park

will be closed to traffic at 10 p. nu and extra squads of police

will be on duty. The public is requested to enter the park at

72nd Street, either from the east or west side.

P. S. Press Headquarters will be located at the 72nd Street Eoathouse.

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City of New York ..Parks, Recreation andCultural Affairs Administration • " ^ TT'Dr'KT830 Fifth Avenue, Central Park 10021 urv!v

For Further Information:August Heckscher, Administrator Janice Erophy: 360-8141

D'ARCANGELO WALL MURAL, ' LANDSCAPE!

FLASHES COLOR ON AMSTERDAM PLAYGROUND

The largest outdoor wall mural in New York City will be dedicated to

the Lincoln Square Com,munity by Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs

Administrator August Heckscher on Wednesday (January 14th) at 10 a.m.

at 218 West 64th Street.

The seven story-high mural, -Landscape,!l was painted by noted

artist Allan D'Arcangelo. Its dynamic interaction of green and red three-

dimensional shapes on an electric blue blackground commands two 67 x 27

foot walls facing the Amsterdam Playground.

The n.urai site was arranged by PRCA in cooperation with the Lincoln

Square Neighborhood Center under the direction of Carlos Morales. Mr.

Morales was told of the Wall Mural program, last summer by a friend and,

interested in commissioning a mural for the Amsterdam Playground, asked

five community residents to attend a Wall Mural exhibit at the Metropolitan

Museum of Art. After seeing the wall paintings, Mr. Morales called PRCA's

Department of Cultural Affairs to request a painting for the Amsterdam

Playground, initiating the process for the now completed nLandscape. "

Mr. D'Arcangelo will participate in Wednesday's dedication, to which

local school children, conn unity residents and interested citizens have been

invited. Refreshrr ents will be served.

i(I am. proud that the City of New York can continue to bring such

exciting work out of the museums and onto the streets as part of the environ-

ment, ' said August Heckscher, PRCA Administrator, "It is particularly'418251(69) .-»isi|ife. 346

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significant that an artist of Mr. D'Arcangelo's stature has waived his con,-

nission to create 'Landscape' for the city. I would also like to thank David

Rockefeller who funded the cost of materials. "

The city Wail Mural program is designed and coordinated by

PRCA's Department of Cultural Affairs. The program provides a public

forum for the artists of New York, simultaneously bringing new art to

neighborhoods throughout the city. Artists are selected by an advisory

committee of environmental designers, city planners and artists.

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Cultural Affairs Administration TTDrnvr830 Fifth Avenue, Central Park 10021 UPUJN

For Further Information:August Heckscher, Administrator Janice Erophy: 360-8141

D'ARCANGELO WALL MURAL, 'LANDSCAPE'FLASHES COLOR ON AMSTERDAM PLAYGROUND

The largest outdoor wall n.urai in New York City will be dedicated to

the Lincoln Square Community by Parks , Recreation and Cultural Affairs

Administrator August Heckscher on Wednesday (January 14th) at 10 a. IL.

at 218 West 64th Street.

The seven story-high n.urai, : 'Landscape, !l was painted by noted

art is t Allan D'Arcangelo. Its dynamic interaction of green and red three-

dimensional shapes on an electric blue blackground commands two 67 x 27

foot walls facing the Amsterdam Playground.

The mural site was arranged by PRCA in cooperation with the Lincoln

Square Neighborhood Center under the direction of Carlos Morales. Mr.

Morales was told of the Wall Mural program last summer by a friend and,

interested in commissioning a mural for the Amsterdam Playground, asked

five community residents to attend a Wall Mural exhibit at the Metropolitan

Museum of Art. After seeing the wall paintings, Mr. Morales called PRCA's

Department of Cultural Affairs to request a painting for the Amsterdam

Playground, initiating the process for the now completed ! :Landscape. "

Mr. D'Arcangelo will participate in Wednesday's dedication, to which

local school children, community residents and interested citizens have been

invited. Ref reshn ents will be served.

!II am proud that the City of New York can continue to bring such

exciting work out of the museums and onto the s t reets as part of the environ-

ment, • said August Heckscher, PRCA Administrator, "It is particliil^riy418251<69)'^J 346

significant that an artist of Mr. D'Arcangelo's stature has waived his con,-

nission to create 'Landscape' for the city. I would also like to thank David

Rockefeller who funded the cost of n.aterials. u

The city Wall Mural progran. is designed and coordinated by

PRCA's Department of Cultural Affairs. The progran. provides a public

forun: for the artists of New York, siixultaneously bringing new art to

neighborhoods throughout the city. Artists are selected by an advisory

con.n":ittee of environmental designers, city planners and artists.

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mCity of New YorkParks, Recreation andCultural Affairs Administration830 Fifth Avenue, Central Park 10021


UPON RECEIPTFor Further Information:Joy Barnes 360-8141

CITY SKATING RINKS OFFER SPECIALADULT SESSION ON DR. KING'S BIRTHDAY

New York City's four ice skating rinks will be open for free morning

session for children on the public school holiday commemorating the birth-

day of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr . , Thursday, January 15th, and adults

will be admitted on a regular fee basis.

Wollman and Lasker skating rinks, Central Park, Manhattan;

Wollman Memorial Rink, Prospect Park, Brooklyn, and Flushing Meadows

indoor rink, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens, provide a free period

to children 14 years of age and under from 10 A. M. to noon on public school

holidays. Normally closed to adults, the free period on January 15th will be

open to skaters over the age of 14 for the regular fifty cents fee.

The morning free period will be followed by general skate sessions

in the afternoon and evening.

Skate rentals and snack bar facilities will be available at each

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day of Dr. Martin Luther King, J r . , Thursday, January 15th, and adults











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BROOKLYN PARKMAN CITED FOR AWARD WINNING PLAYGROUND

The playground at Nostrand and Foster Avenues in Flatbush received

plaudits earlier this month as the outstanding Erooklyn playground in the

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Administration's 1969 Fall Park

Clean-Up Campaign.

At ceremonies held at the Arsenal, PRCA administrative head-

quarters, Administrator August Heckscher awarded Erooklyn parkman

Michael Collins a plaque citing his outstanding maintenance of the play-

ground. Mr. Collins, who makes his home at 1051 New York Avenue,

earned his citation for having the most improved park facility during

the Fall Clean-Up program that began October 19th.

The Flatbush playground was singled out as the best Brooklyn park '

facility on the basis of inspections by PRCA representatives held prior

to, and at the conclusion of the clean-up campaign.

Mr. Collins began his service with the Parks Administration in

February, 1953.1/14/70

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plaudits earlier this month as the outstanding Brooklyn playground in the


Clean-Up Campaign,


quarters, Administrator August Heckscher awarded Brooklyn parkman


ground, Mr. Collins, who makes his home at 1051 New York Avenue,



The Flatbush playground was singled out as the best Brooklyn park




February, 1953.1/14/70

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QUEENS PARKMAN CITED FOR AWARD WINNING PLAYGROUND

The P. S. 64 playground in Ozone Park received plaudits earlier this

month as the outstanding Queens playground in the Parks, Recreation

and Cultural Affairs Administration's 1969 Fall Park Clean-Up

Campaign.

At ceremonies held at The Arsenal, PRCA administrative headquarters,

Administrator August Heckscher awarded Queens parkman Paul

Eroderick a plaque citing his outstanding maintenance of the playground

located at 82-01 101st Avenue. Mr. Broderick, who makes his home

at 78-51 81st Street in Glendale, earned his citation for having the

most improved park facility during the Fall Clean-Up program that

began October 19th.

The Ozone park playground was singled out as the best Queens

park facility on the basis of inspections by PRCA representatives

held prior to, and at the conclusion of the clean-up campaign.

Mr. Eroderick began his service with the Parks Administration

in March j 195 3C

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began October 19th.

The Ozone Park playground was singled out as the best Queens




in March, 195 3O

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MANHATTAN PLAYGROUND WINS FALL CLEAN-UP COMPETITION

The playground located at Lexington Avenue and 96th Street received

plaudits earlier this month for having "the highest level of maintenance

of any playground located throughout the five boroughs," in the Parks,

Recreation and Cultural Affairs Administration's 1969 Fall Park Clean-Up

Campaign.


Administrator August Heckscher awarded Joseph Cioffi a plaque citing

his outstanding maintenance of the Manhattan playground. Mr. Cioffi,

who makes his home in the Bronx at 624 East 220th Street, earned his

citation for having the most improved park facility during the Fall

Clean-Up program that began October 19th.

The 96th Street playground was singled out as the best New York City

park facility on the basis of inspections by PRCA representatives held

prior to, and at the conclusion of the clean-up campaign.

Mr. Cioffi began his service with the Parks Administration in

February, 1949.1/14/70

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ISLAND PARKMAN CITED FOR AWARD WINNING PLAYGROUND

The P. S. 14 playground in Tompkinsvilie received plaudits earlier this

month as the outstanding Staten Island playground in the Parks, Recreation

and Cultural Affairs Administration's 1969 Fall Park Clean-Up Campaign.


Administrator August Heckscher awarded Island parkman Frank Fauci a

plaque citing his outstanding maintenance of the playground located at

Daniel Low Terrace. Mr, Fauci, who makes his home at 52 Wentworth

Avenue in Rosebank, earned his citation for having the most improved

park facility during the Fall Clean-Up program that began October 19th.

The Tomkinsville playground was singled out as the best Staten

Island park facility on the basis of inspections by PRCA representatives

held prior to, and at the conclusion of, the clean-up campaign.

Mr, Fauci began his service with the Parks Administration in

October 1959.1/15/70

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ISLAND PARKMAN CTTED FOR AWARD WINNING PLAYGROUND

The P. S. 14 playground In Tompklnsville received plaudits earlier this






Daniel Low Terrace. Mr. Fauci, who makes his home at 52 Wentworth




Island park facility on the basis of Inspections by PRCA representatives


Mr. Fauci began his service with the Parks Administration in

October 1959.1/15/70

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Augusl Heckscher, Administrator


BRONX PARKMAN CITED FOR AWARD WINNING PLAYGROUND

The playground at Watson, Gleason and Rosedaie Avenues in Soundview

received plaudits earlier this month as the outstanding Eronx playground

in the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Administration's 1969 Fail

Park Clean-Up Campaign.

At ceremonies held at The Arsenal? PRCA administrative headquarters,

Administrator August Heckscher awarded Eronx parkman Harry Solomon

a plaque citing his outstanding maintenance of the playground. Mr. Solomon,

who makes his home at 2010 Powell Avenue, earned his citation for having

the most improved park facility during the Fall, Clean-Up program that

began October 19th.

The Soundview playground was singled out as the best Bronx park


to, and at the conclusion of the clean-up campaign*

Mr. Solomon began his service with the Parks Administration in

October, 1960.

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AuguSi Heckscher, Administrator

SlISL,; ;. . :>. . ,• ,•:. - •:.••;• F o r F u r t h e r I n f o r m a t i o n :

'•.-•'. : ;., •' Joy Earnes 360-8141 :

'..• ERONX PARKMAN CITED FOR AWARD 'WINNING PLAYGROUND

; The playground at Watson, Gleason and Rosedale Avenues in Soundview .

received plaudits earlier this month as the outstanding Bronx playground ;

in the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Administration's 1969 Fall

Park Clean-Up Campaign. r " ;•• :y

At ceremonies held at The Arsenal, PRCA administrative headquarters.

Administrator August Heckscher awarded Bronx parkman Harry Solomon


who makes his home at 2010 Powell Avenue, •;earned his citation for having

the most improved park facility during the Fall Clean-Up program that

"began October 19th. : * ,


facility on the basis of inspections by PRCA representatives held prior. - • . • < ;

to, and at the conclusion of the clean-up campaign,

Mr* Solomon began his service with the Parks Administration in

October, 1960. : :; ; ; v

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For Further InformationSam Samuels 360-8141

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MONDAY, JAN. 1 9 , 1970

HECKSCHER NAMESNEW PRESS AIDE

New York City parks. Recreation and Cultural Affairs

Administrator August Heckscher today (Mon., Jan. 19) announced

the appointment of Sam Samuels as Assistant Administrator for

Public Information of the PRCA. Samuels was formerly public

information officer to former Borough President Herman Badillo.

Before joining the Bronx Borough President's office

in September 1368, Samuels was with the New York Democratic

State Committee for three years, serving as Director of Public

Relations•

A former newspaper reporter, Samuels was Director

of Public Information for the New York Police Athletic League, Inc.,

and was on the public relations staff of two international labor

unions, the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America here in

New York City, and the International Union of Electrical, Radio

and Machine Workers in Washington, D.C.

A native of The Bronx, Samuels lives with his wife,

Roslyn, and their three-month-old son, Andrew, at 915 West End

Ave., Manhattan. He is 33 years old.

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New York City Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs

Administrator August Heckscher today (Hon., Jan. 19) announced







Relations•










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C i i v i.'i New Y o r k . "-. ' : ; ••Pa:''?. Recreation and .';,.- ?:, : ;Cu.iuit.";! Affairs -Administration' V 'i33O fiish Avenue, Centra! Park 10021

August Heckscher, Administrator ;''•

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MEETING SET TO DISCUSS .SET'JN PARK DEVELOPMENT •

; : A public meeting, to discuss plans for the development of v

Seton;parli will be hc^d Thursday, January. 29, at Neighborhood,". '.• : :

House ? : : 552L M o s h u l u A v e . , . -a t 8:15 P . M . •;'[..•;- / • -\:':;: ' ,••••'!•:: y

'•-[ ;•' v••; The meetingV open to interested community residents , .-• '".-,

will, be held under the', joint-sponsorship of the p a r k s Committees

of Cornmunity: Board No. 14 and the River dale Community Council.; .;;

The: City's. Pa rks , Recreation and Cultural Affairs Administration ' : ,

wilLbe represented by Patr ick O'Reilly of PRGA's Community .; ;,:,

• P r o j e c t s O f f i c e . X , ; •-..••.' .../••;"• : v ; : . ' - \ •' • • • • • ••".•/. . '•/ ./ . . . • • :' y K \ j M ^ ^ r • • • ; - X - ; ^ : ' • ' . ' . •

:•;?;• Representatiyes of pauLFriedberg and Associates,: architects,

also..will-;be present IU discuss the development phase of the Riverdale ;

park,: located at West 232 Street and Independence Avenue.V, ':'';-:.;:\x';.'';

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MEETING SET TO DISCUSS .:SETON PARK DEVELOPMENT

; .•;'.;• A public meeting.to discuss plans for the development oi :;: • :

:Seton Park : will .be.ht-Jd' Thursday, January 29, at Neighborhood;; ; ;A;

House, 5521 Moshulu Ave. , at' 8:15 P . M. ; ,> \ ;iv.;;;' ;. ; * . ; ; , - : ;;

; The meeting, open to interested community residents,"; ; ; > .

will be held under the joint sponsorship of the Parks Committees ^

of Community-Board No. .14 and the Riverdale Community Council; ;;;

The City's' Parks , Recreation and Cultural Affairs Administration

will be represented by Patrick O'Reilly of PRCA's Community;

P r o j e c t s - O f f i c e . • ••• :; ' • : : • : -••:.:•• : :'•". -., '•,. • ' / ; ••-•.-: . ; • • ' • •

•;:: Representatives of Paul Friedberg and Associates, architects,

also.will:be present to discuss the development phase of the Riverdale

park, located at Wesii: 232 Street and Independence Avenue, v V •• v, •

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IMMEDIATELYFor Further InformationSam Samuels 360-8141

FIVE EOROUGH CARNIVAL-SET FORST. VALENTINE'S DAY ICE-SKATERS

New Yorkers from five boroughs will converge on the New York

City Building in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens on St.

Valentine's Day, Feb. 14 at 5:30 p.m. to watch the crowning of New

York's Winter Carnival King and Queen and to compete in costume,

speed skating and figure skating contests.

Contest applications will be accepted until Feb. 7 at the skating

rink in the New York City Building, Flushing, N. Y. 11415. The

figure skating and costume contests are open to children and adults;

speed skating is limited to boys and girls through age 14.

The annual Carnival, the 20th, is sponsored by the New York City

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Administration and the Long

Island Press. Entry blanks may be obtained from any PRCA skating

rink or clipped from the Press.

Costume judges will choose the funniest, most original and most

artistic costumes during a costume parade on ice.

PRCA Recreation Department judges will choose the King and Queen

on the basis of skating ability among the figure skating club members

from PRCA rinks in the Eronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens.

The New York City Building, at Roosevelt Ave. and 114th St. , is

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Valentine's Day, Feb. 14 at 5:30 p. m. to watch the crowning of New















from PRCA rinks in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens.

The New York City Building, at Roosevelt Ave. and 114th St., is

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j I .Ciiy of New YorkParks, Recreation andCultural Affairs Administration-850 Fifth Avenue, Central Park 10021

August Heekscher, Administrator

For Further Information:Sam Samuels 360- 8141 • • :

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IMMEDIATELY-

.•-.••. • S E T M E E T I N G T O STUDY P L A N S h : •••• ; V /

.•;- -: / •••:'. • •; . ; : F O R R U T H M a c L A U C B L I N P A R K ,•• - ; - - :)

A public meeting to study design plans for the; proposed

Ruth L. MacLaughlin Sitting Park will be held Wednesday,- :

February 4th, in the Recreation Room of 3900 Greystone Ave..'•,

a t 8 : 0 0 . p . m . : •• ' - ' • • '-. *•.'..', ' . ; - . :•• ... ..;;..'-.,;. ; . ; . :: \ / . ; - ; >

The meeting, open to interested community residents, ;

will be conducted by the City's Parks, Recreation and Cultural

.Affairs'; Administration.'- The contract drawings for the new;; • ;

facility were developed by the Administration's Design and.;'. V

E n g i n e e r i n g D e p a r t m e n t . '-•;.-;• .... .,••• .' ' ' - . ' . - ' . : ; ; - ; v - ; . : ' ; . ' • ' . . : : V :; v ::'.;;"•• -.-•.'': 'v^:'';.

.;.;-<:The new sitting area will replace the temporary"^

: ground built last;sumrner on the-Graystoney1:Riverdale^

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; "> ; :: : A public mee t ing to study des ign plans for the proposed;

7r7 ;: Ruth L«. MacLaughl in Sitting P a r k wil l be held Wednesday, 7.777 -

77 / F e b r u a r y 4th, in the R e c r e a t i o n Room of 3900 Greys tone Ave. y

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• • 77 7 •.."''• The meeting, open to interested.community r e s iden t s , ; ; , .

7 7 will be conducted by the City's Pa rks , Recreation and Cultural7

;• , •: Affairs' Administration. The contract d r a w i n g s i o r t h e ;new-7 ;7; :;7

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: •:•'. • 7 -Engineering Department. 7;. .. ' -,:;;7'7;.. .;. 7_ ;7-;.7--;'^7>7^-u

'•'••• .; ;v The new sitting a rea will replace the temporary playr-;-;-*;

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August Heckscher, Administrator : ;

For Further Information:':Sain Samuels 360-8141 : ; v

P R E S S A D - V I S OR Y

\ GROUNDBREAKING SET FOR CENTRAL / / ; > •••/•///:PARK PLAYGROUND RENOVATION ; / ;>/ / ; / / : /

August: Heckscher, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs

Administrator, will wield the shovel at groundbreaking ceremonies

that will kick-off the renovation of Centra! Park's 72nd Street /:•'/

Playground, Friday, Feb. 6th, at 11:00 A.M.. . : -: , . •.

Through a gift by the Louis and Bessie Adler Foundation,./;'

Inc. -, the Fifth Avenue facility will be completely redesigned and:-/;,:

c o n s t r u c t e d . ' / ' , ; : ' • : / • ' ' : ; . • •.•'••' . , - / . • • ' : . •••••• '•'•':•:•;'•'• : • / • / , , ; : ' / : v ' . v v

Full release-antf photograph will be forwarded Friday,; / ; ; ; /

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August Heckscher, Administrator '

For Fur ther Information:: :

Sam Samuels'360-8141 : ;••.

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P R E S S A D - V I S O R Y

••••: , GROUNDBREAKING SET FOR CENTRAL I i : • ^ ;H;>-";•• ; ' P A R K PLAYGROUND RENOVATION OV/f VN T! :; : -,;

August Heckscher, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs

Administrator,: will wield the shovel at groundbreaking ceremonies

that will kick-off the renovation of Central Park's, 72nd -Street;/ • :•-,';•

"Playground,;Friday,. Feb..6th, at.11:00. A. M.. . •..•• •:'. 'J\'f-':::-::::y'!\:-

; ; ::;= Through a gift by the Louis^ and Bessie Adler Foundation,,::

Inc., the Fifth Avenue: facility will be, completely redesigned and ; , \

c o n s t r u c t e d . ' " : ' • , • • ' • . • • • • > : • J ' - \ i : ^ : ' . .'•. '• " . ' : ' , , •:'" '•':'::::.:'.; •.-•". -• • . • ' . . ' ' \ - - : - / . - : : - . ; . : - ^ - % i v ' i :

.; ; : Full release .and-photograph will be forwarded Friday,y'^li

• ' • ' • • ' • • ' • " • • • • ' ( ' •

City of New Yorl^ 'Parks, Recreation andCultural Affairs Administration830 Fifth Avenue, Central Park 10021

for releaseAugust Heckscher, Administrator IMMEDIATELY

For Further InformationsSam Samuels 360-8141

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATOR AUGUST HECKSCHERTODAY RELEASED COPIES OF A LETTER HE HAS SEEJT TO RICHMOND BOROUGHPRESIDENT ROBERT T. CONNOR;

Dear Mr. President:

I have shared with you the hope and anticipation that

completion of the Clove Lakes Skating Rink would proceed

without delay and skating would be possible this season.

Because of your concern, I want to report to you on the

status of this project.

As I notified you recently, failures by the

contractor and the necessity of doing additional, unexpected

work, delayed progress on completing the Rink* A crucial

aspect of the construction is the pouring of a monolithic

concrete slab encasing the refrigeration pipes in one

continuous action. Above-freezing temperatures for an extended

period of time, such as do not occur before spring, are re-

quired to perform this important work properly. Because con-

struction did not keep up on schedule, and due to the extreme

cold weather which came in December, the contractor reached a

point where it became impossible to lay the slab properly this

season.

Recognizing this, I then directed our engineers to

study the situation and determine if any other approaches could

be taken to provide some temporary skating facility at the site

during part of the season. PRCA engineers came up with the

suggestion that a ring be formed and that the refrigeration

pipes, which are already in placev be covered directly with

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water. This, they felt, would form a satisfactory skating area

and would allow the rink to be in operation even after above-

freezing temperatures arrived.

Zn the meantime, we took other steps to provide

skating in the area. Some weeks ago, I had the Martling's Pond

area aboxxc a mile from the rink cleared for skating. This

facility has been constantly maintained by PRCA crews. The

long cold wave has meant that this skating area has been

continuously available. Our reports are that it has been

attracting very large crowds and skating is very satisfactory.

We will continue to keep this facility open as long as the

weather permits safe skating.

While we were hopeful that the suggested temporary

system at the Clove Lakes Rink would work, we and the City's

Budget Bureau had to study its feasibility very realistically.

I so informed Planning Boards 1 and 2 on January 20th. After

careful evaluation, PRCA and the Budget Bureau have come to

the conclusion that the additional cost involved, the risk of

damage to work already put in, and the opening of Martling's

Pond made this approach impractical.

This is a grave disappointment to me, as I know it will

be to you and to the Seaten Island community. I have wanted

to be candid with you, as we watched together the contractor

at this work, and I have been grateful for your cooperation

in the past.

Sincerely,

/S/AUGUST HECKSCHER

H Administrator

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City of Ne& York,Parks, Recreation andCultural Affairs Administration830 Fifth Avenue, Central Park 10021


For Further Information:Sam Samuels 360-8141

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATOR AUGUST HECKSCHERTODAY RELEASED COPIES OF A LETTER HE HAS SENT TO RICHMOND BOROUGHPRESIDENT ROBERT T. CONNOR:

Dear Mr. President:

















season.






pipes, which are already in place, be covered directly with

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In the meantime, we took other steps to provide


area about a mile from the rink cleared for skating. This













damage to work already put in, and the opening of Martiing's


This is a grave disappointment to me, as X know it will

be to you and to the Staten Island community. I have wanted



in the past.

Sincerely,

/S/AUGUST HECKSCHERAdministrator

-30-January 26?-, 1970



for release

For Further Information IMMEDIATELYSan, Samuels 360-8141

REGISTRATION ON FOR EKLYN.ICE SKATING COMPETITION

Registration ends February 14th for the 8th Annual

Brooklyn Elades Junior Ice Skating Competition, to be held

February 28th at 11 A. M. at the Kate Woliman Rink in

Prospect Park.

The con-petition, including contests for boys and girls

ages 6 through 15 in speed skating and costun.es, is sponsored

by the Department of Recreation of the City's Parks, Recreation

and Cultural Affairs Administration and Abraham & Straus

department store.

Separate trophies will be awarded in speed skating to

boys and girls in five age categories. "Boys and Girls on the

Moon" is the theme of the costume contest, for which prizes

will be given for the funniest, arpst unusual and most attractive

togs.

Winners will be selected by Department of Recreation

judges. Trial heats will take place at 10 A. M. on February 7th,

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Erooklyn Blades Junior Ice Skating Competition, to be held

February 28th at li A. M. at the Kate Wollman Rink in

Prospect Park.

The con-petition, including contests for boys and girls

ages 6 through 15 in speed skating and costun.es, is sponsored



department store.


boys and girls in five age categories. "Eoys and Girls on the

Moon is the theme of the costume contest, for which prizes

will be given for the funniest, irrpst unusual and most attractive

togs.



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IMMEDIATELY


REGISTRATION ON FOR MANH.ICE SKATING COMPETITION

Eoy and girl skaters, 6 through 17 years of age, may register

now for the 19th Annual Winter Ca rnival to be held at Wollman Rink,

Central Park, on Sat., Feb. 21 at 10 a. m.

Applications which will be accepted up to and including the

Carnival date, can be picked up at skating rinks, park playgrounds,

and borough offices throughout the City.

The competition, including speed skating contests and a

figure skating exhibition, is sponsored by the Department of Recreation

of the City's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Administration.

Separate trophies will be awarded in speed skating to boys

and girls in six age categories.

In case of rain, the Winter Carnival will be held on Feb. 23.

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REGISTRATION ON FOR MANH.ICE SKATING COMPETITION

Boy and girl skaters, 6 through 17 years of age, may register

now for the 19th Annual Winter Carnival to be held at Woilman Rink,

Central Park, on Sat., Feb. 21 at 10 a. m.

Applications which will be accepted up to and including the

Carnival date, can be picked up at skating rinks, park playgrounds,

and borough offices throughout the City.

The competition, including speed skating contests and a

figure skating exhibition, is sponsored by the Department of Recreation

of the City's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Administration.

Separate trophies will be awarded in speed skating to boys

and girls in six age categories.

In case of rain, the Winter Carnival will be held on Feb. 23.

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City of New YorkParks, Recreation and" 'Cultural Affairs Administration830 Fifth Avenue, Central Park 10021

for release)21

August Heckscher, Administrator UPON RECEIPTFor Further Information:Joy Barnes 360-8141







Wollman Memorial Rink, Prospect Park, Erooklyn, and Flushing Meadows








of the rinks.1/9/70

#122


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UPON RECEIPTFor Further Information;Joy Earnes 360-8141















of the rinks.1/9/70

#122

FOR DAILY RECORDING ON PARK EVENTS: in Manhattan and Bronx -755-4100. For Oueens, Staten Island and Brooklyn - 691-5858.

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UPON RECEIPTFor Further Information:Joy Barnes 360-8141















of the rinks.1/9/70

#122

FOR DAILY RECORDING ON PARK EVENTS: in Manhattan and Bronx -755-4100. For Oueens, Staten Island and Brooklyn - 691-5858.

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August Heckscher, AdministratorUPON RECEIPT,

For Further Information:Joy Earnes: 360-8141





Clean-Up Campaign.




ground, Mr, Collins, who makes his home at 1051 New York Avenue,



The Flatbush playground was singled out as the best Brooklyn park




February, 1953.1/14/70

FOR DAILY RECORDING ON PARK EVENTS: In Manhattan and Eronx -755-4100. For Queens, Staten Island and Brooklyn - 691-5858.

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for release)21

August Heckscher, Administrator UPON RECEIPT,For Further Information:Joy Earnest 360-8141





Clean-Up Campaign.




ground. Mr. Collins, who makes his home at 1051 New York Avenue,


the Fall Clean-Up program that began October 3.9th.

The Flatbush playground was singled out as the best Brooklyn park "




February, 1953.1/14/70

FOR DAILY RECORDING ON PARK EVENTS: In Manhattan and Bronx -755-4100. For Queens, Staten Island and Brooklyn - 691-5858.

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UPON RECEIPTFor Further Information:Joy Barnes: 360-8141





Campaign.



Broderick a plaque citing his outstanding maintenance of the playground



most improved park facUity during the Fall Clean-Up program that

began October 19th.




Mr. Broderick began his service with the Parks Administration

in March, 1953C1/14/70

#124

FOR DAILY RECORDING ON PARK EVENTS: in Manhattan and Bronx -755-4.1.00, For Queens, Staten Island and Brooklyn - 691-5858.

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for release)21

August Heckscher, AdministratorUPON RECEIPT

For Further Information:Joy Earnes: 360-8141




and Cultural Affairs Administration's 1969 Fall Park Ciean-Up

Campaign.




located at 82-01 101st Avenue. Mr. Eroderick, who makes his home



began October 19th.





in March, 1953.1/14/70

#124

FOR DAILY RECORDING ON PARK EVENTS: in Manhattan and Eronx -755-4100, For Queens, Staten Island and Brooklyn - 691-5858.

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for release)21


UPON RECEIPTFor Further Information:Joy Barnes: 360-8141






Campaign.




who makes his home in the Eronx at 624 East 220th Street, earned his







February, 1949.1/14/70

#125

FOR DAILY RECORDING ON PARK EVENTS: in Mnhattan and Eronx -755-4100. For Queens, Staten Island and Brooklyn -691-5858.

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UPON, RECEIPTFor Further information:Joy Barnes: 360-8141






Campaign.



his outstanding maintenance of the Manhattan playground. Mr, Cioffi,








February, 1949.1/14/70

#125

FOR DAILY RECORDING ON PARK EVENTS: in Mnhattan and Eronx -755-4100. For Queens, Staten Island and Brooklyn -691-5858.

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UPON RECEIPTFor Further Information:*Joy Barnes 360-8141

ISLAMD PARKMAN CTTED FOR AWARD WINNING PLAYGROUND

The P. S. 14 playground in Tompkinsville received plaudits earlier this













October 1959.1/15/70

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•» Joy Barnes 360-8141

ISLAND PARKMAN CITED FOR AWARD WINNING PLAYGROUND

The P. S. 14 playground in TompkinsviUe received plaudits earlier this













October 1959.1/15/70

#126

FOR DAILY RECORDING ON PARK EVENTS: in Manhattan and Bronx -755-4100. For Queens, Staten Island and Erooklyn - 691-5858.

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For Further Information:JoyEarnes 360-8141

ERONX PARKMAN CITED FOR AWARD WINNING PLAYGROUND

The playground at Watson, Gleason and Rosedale Avenues in Soundvlew

received plaudits earlier this month as the outstanding Bronx playground

in the Par t s , Recreation and Cultural Affairs Administration's 1969 Fall

Park Clean-Up Campaign,






began October 19th.





October, 1960.

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for releaseAugust Hecksoher, Administrator u p Q N


BRONX PARKMAN CITED FOR AWARD WINNING PLAYGROUND

The playground at Watson, Gleason and Rosedale Avenues in Soundview

received plaudits earlier this month as the outstanding Eronx playground

in the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Administration's 1969 Fall

Park Clean-Up Campaign.






began October 19th.





October, 1960.

1/15/70

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MONDAY, JAN. 1 9 , 1 9 7 0




Administrator August Heckscher today (lion., Jan. 19) announced







Relations.










-30-PRESS NOTE; Please add following information to contact booksor files—Contact for NYC Parks, Recreation and Cultural AffairsAdministration and for Administrator August Heckscher is SamSamuels. Mailing address: NYC Parks, Recreation and CulturalAffairs Admin., The Arsenal, 830 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. 10021.Direct line number - 360-8141; home phone - 866-6955.

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Island Press, Entry blanks may be obtained from any PRCA skating






from PRCA rinks in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens.


convenient to the Willets Point Blvd. station of the IRT/Flushing Line.1/21/70

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City of New York m •Parks, Recreation and wf\Y FOlOdCOCultural Affairs Administration Ivl I WlvQOW830 Fifth Avenue, Central Park 10021

August Heckscher, AdministratorIMMEDIATELY


FIVE BOROUGH CARNIVAL-SET FORST. VALENTINE'S DAY ICE-SKATERS




York's Winter Carnival King and Oueen and to compete in costume,














from PRCA rinks in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Oueens.


convenient to the Willets Point Blvd. station of the IRT/Flushing Line.1/21/70.u l o Q 1-1-1-67.5M-4182S1(69)«^^, 346






Erooklyn Blades Junior Ice Skating Competition, to be held

February 28th at 11 A. M. at the Kate Wollman Rink in

Prospect Park.

The competition, including contests for boys and girls

ages 6 through 15 in speed skating and costuires, is sponsored



department store.



Moon" is the theme of the costume contest, for which prizes

will be given for the funniest, irrost unusual and most attractive

togs.



14th, 21st and 28th.1/28/70

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For Further Information IMMEDIATELYSan, Samuels S60-8141



Erooklyn Elades Junior Ice Skating Competition, to be held

February 28th at 11 A. M. at the Kate Woliman Rink in

Prospect Park.

The con,petition, including contests for boys and girls

ages 6 through 15 in speed skating and costurr.es, is sponsored



department store.



Moon : is the theme of the costume contest, for which prizes

will be given for the funniest, axpst unusual and most attractive

togs.



14th, 21st and 28th.1/28/70

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for release

For Further Information IMMEDIATELYSam Samuels 360-8141



Erookiyn Elades Junior Ice Skating Competition, to be held

February 28th at 11 A. M. at the Kate Wollman Rink in

Prospect Park.

The con.petition, including contests for boys and girls

ages 6 through 15 in speed skating and costumes, is sponsored



department store.


boys and girls in five age categories. "Boys and Girls on the

Moon r is the theme of the costume contest, for which prizes

will be given for the funniest, imost unusual and most attractive

togs.



14th, 21st and 28th.1/28/70

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for release

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Administrator August Heckscher today (Mon., Jan. 19) announced







Relations.





New York city, and the International Union of Electrical, Radio





-30-PRESS NOTE: Please add following information to contact booksor files—Contact for NYC Parks, Recreation and Cultural AffairsAdministration and for Administrator August Heckscher is SamSamuels. Mailing addresss NYC Parks, Recreation and CulturalAffairs Admin., The Arsenal, 830 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. 10021.Direct line number - 350-8141; home phone - 866-6955.

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'zfrCity of New YorkParks, Recreation andCultural Affairs Administration830 Fifth Avenue, Central Park 10021


for release

MONDAY, JAN. 1 9 , 1 9 7 0

For Further InformationSara Samuels 360-8141


New York City parks. Recreation and Cultural Affairs

Administrator August Heckscher today (Hon., Jan. 19) announced







Relations.





Hew York City, and the International Union of Electrical, Radio





-30-PRESS NOTE; Please add following information to contact booksor files—Contact for NYC Parks, Recreation and Cultural AffairsAdministration and for Administrator August Heckscher is SamSamuels. Mailing address: NYC Parks, Recreation and CulturalAffairs Admin., The Arsenal, 830 Fifth Ave., New York, H.Y. 10021.Direct line number - 360-8141; home phone - 866-6955.

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City of New York,Parks, Recreation andCultural Affairs Administration830 Fifth Avenue, Central Park 10021


For Further Information:Sara Samuels 360-8141

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATOR AUGUST HECKSCHERTODAY RELEASED COPIES OF A LETTER HE HAS SENT TO RICHMOND BOROUGHPRESIDENT ROBERT T. CONNOR;

Dear Mr. President:

















season.




during part of the season, PRCA engineers came up with the



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X so informed Planning Boards 1 and 2 on January 20th. After









in the past.

Sincerely,


-30-january 2%, 1970

City of New York'Parks, Recreation andCultural Affairs Administration830 Fifth Avenue, Central Park 10021


For Further Information:Sam Samuels 3S0-8141

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATOR AUGUST HECKSCHERTODAY RELEASED COPIES OF A LETTER HE HAS SENT TO RICHMOND BOROUGHPRESIDENT ROBERT T, CONNOR:

Dear Mr. President:








work, delayed progress on completing the Rink*. A crucial









season.







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area aboul: a mile from the rink cleared for skating. This










I so informed Planning 3oards 1 and 2 on January 20th. After





This is a grave disappointment to me, as X know it will




in the past.

Sincerely,

/S/

AUGUST HECKSCHERAdministrator

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City of NewjorkParks, Recreation andCultural Affairs Administration830 Fifth Avenue, Central Park 10021



PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATOR AUGUST HECKSCHERTODAY RELEASED COPIES OF A LETTER HE HAS SEOT TO RICHMOND BOROUGHPRESIDENT ROBERT T. CONNOR:

Dear Mr. President:

















season.







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This is a grave disappointment to me, as I know it Will




in the past.

Sincerely,


-30-january 26*, 1970

for releaseCity of Nefo YorkParks, Recreation andCultural Affairs Administration830 Fifth Avenue, Central Park 10021

August Heckscher, Administrator IMMEDIATELY


PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATOR AUGUST HECKSCHERTODAY RELEASED COPIES OF A LETTER HE HAS SEOT TO RICHMOND BOROUGHPRESIDENT ROBERT T. CONNOR:

Dear Mr. President:

















season.







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in the past.

Sincerely,


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