NYC Mayor Eric Adams inaugurated the outdoor pool season, with new Gottesman Pool in Central Park among 64 others. The city now has 680 lifeguards and the "Learn to Swim" program is expanded.

A family of swans in Brooklyn's Prospect Park attracts visitors, yet raises concerns about human impact on wildlife and the swans' invasive species status.

The new Gottesman Pool at Central Park's Davis Center near Harlem Meer is ready for public use, providing a versatile recreational space transformed seasonally into a turf field and ice rink.

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden celebrates 100 years of its bonsai collection with the "Bonsai 100" exhibition, showcasing both old and new specimens and highlighting the collection's history.

Brooklyn’s Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Arch undergoes a $8.9 million restoration, its first in nearly 50 years, including a new roof, repointed granite, and refurbished staircases.

Iris Rodriguez-Rosa is appointed as NYC's first Latina Parks Commissioner, succeeding Sue Donoghue, to manage the city's 30,000 acres of parkland. She aims to address a lifeguard shortage and enhance community engagement in green spaces.

Mayor Eric Adams announced the "Central Park Conservancy Partnership" to improve the park by coordinating agencies and raising awareness on issues like illegal peddling and noise.

A section of East River Park in Manhattan has reopened with new amenities after an uplift for flood prevention, part of the $1.5 billion East Side Coastal Resiliency Project.

Long Island's farms prepare for summer festivals, with the 70-year-old Mattituck Strawberry Festival and activities like watermelon feasts and lavender events drawing local participation.

New York City beaches open for Memorial Day weekend with enhanced safety measures, including increased lifeguard hiring and the potential use of drones for rescue operations.

Governor Hochul announces over $10 million in funding to enhance New York's animal shelters, benefiting 30 organizations through the state's Companion Animal Capital Fund.

The NYBG exhibit "Van Gogh's Flowers" combines Vincent van Gogh's artwork with live flora, offering interactive, multi-sensory experiences and events like Starry Nights.

New York Governor Hochul announces a $10.4 million grant to improve animal shelters, indicating strong state support for animal welfare and shelter facility enhancements.