Cherished NYC pool area featuring a large Keith Haring mural at risk of demolition might be preserved, according to locals.
The future of the West Village Recreation Center, known for its distinctive Keith Haring mural, is uncertain again. This follows mayoral candidate Zoran Mamdani’s endorsement of efforts to preserve the aging facility instead of tearing it down. The Tony D’Apolito Recreation Center, a notable landmark in the area, closed in 2021 and has been set […]
NYC introduces a $164M initiative for a large new recreation center to replace the old pool complex and protect the famous Keith Haring mural.
The city has secured $164 million for a new recreation center that will feature two swimming pools, an indoor gym, and open public spaces. This facility will replace the West Village Recreation Center from the 1980s, which gained some fame due to the artwork of Keith Haring. Officials announced that this modern center will take […]
New York City initiates a $51 million project to renovate the pool complex and preserve a large Keith Haring mural, but some critics argue it’s insufficient.
The city has announced plans for a $51 million renovation of its unused pool facility in Manhattan, aiming to save a prominent mural by artist Keith Haring. However, some locals are expressing that this investment isn’t adequate. Under Mayor Eric Adams’ budget proposal, the Tony Dapolito Recreation Centre will be replaced. Yet, many residents believe […]
NYC Tony Dapolito pool with Keith Haring mural unexpectedly closed for another summer
Another summer wasted. Village residents were left scratching their heads after learning their beloved neighborhood pool, famous for its Keith Haring murals, would not be available for another year after being closed for five years. Though the Tony D’Apolito Recreation Center pool is still “in need of major renovation,” it was a staple in the […]