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 […]
Arizona recreation area closed after 1 death, 33 rescues in 2 days
Arizona Hot Springs and Gold Strike Trail have announced that they have closed several trails in Arizona's Mead National Recreation Area after one hiker and 33 rescues died over two days. According to a social media post, the closure occurred due to dangerously high temperatures and multiple heat-related search and rescue cases. They say the […]
‘Parks and Recreation’ star Aubrey Plaza suffered unexplained stroke at age 20: ‘I was paralyzed’
Aubrey Plaza is sharing her “amazing” experience of suffering a sudden stroke at a young age. In a recent interview on SiriusXM's “The Howard Stern Show,” Plaza revealed that she suffered a stroke at age 20 that left her temporarily paralyzed and unable to speak. According to her, the stroke happened suddenly and “happened in […]
Man Allegedly Leaks Details Behind Gov’t Plan To Add Recreation And Lodging Facilities To State Parks, Gets Fired
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has fired an employee for allegedly leaking plans to add more recreational and lodging facilities throughout Florida's parks, local media reported. In a termination letter obtained by ABC Action News, FDEP said James Gaddis admitted to leaking the department's plans to build golf courses, pickleball courts and other […]
9 injured, including 2 children, during shooting at Michigan recreation center, shooter dead
A shooting at a recreation center in Rochester Hills, Michigan, on Saturday left at least nine people injured, including two children. The suspected shooter has died, police said. Emergency crews were called to the incident at the Brooklands Plaza splash pad at approximately 5.11pm. By the time police arrived on the scene, the shooting suspect […]
Massachusetts recreation center closed to house illegal aliens will reopen to public with upgrades after community uproar
A community center in one of Boston’s poorest neighborhoods will soon reopen after serving as a temporary shelter for undocumented immigrants, officials said. fox news digital report. Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey’s (D) office told news outlets that the Melnea Cass Recreation Center in Roxbury will reopen to the public on June 22. Earlier this year, […]
Temporary migrant shelter at Massachusetts recreation center to return to public use in June
A recreation center in Roxbury, Massachusetts that serves as a temporary shelter for migrants is scheduled to return to public use next month in time for summer, according to the governor’s office. The Marnea A. Cass Recreation Complex, a state-run facility with sports courts and a pool for local residents, has been closed to the […]
House approves bipartisan outdoor recreation package
The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a package aimed at increasing people’s access to outdoor recreation. The bipartisan EXPLORE Act includes provisions calling for more opportunities to spend time in national parks, forests, and other public lands. The bill was passed by voice vote. If the bill is debated in the Senate, it is […]
Feds propose management plan for historic recreation area in Nevada and Arizona
Federal officials are proposing an air tour management plan for Lake Mead National Recreation Area in southeastern Nevada and northwestern Arizona. The National Park Service and the Federal Aviation Administration announced Tuesday that the voluntary agreement will guide both agencies in managing commercial air tourism over nearly 1.5 million acres of recreation area. The National […]
Massachusetts converts recreation center into shelter for homeless migrants, including those sleeping at Boston airport
Massachusetts Democratic Governor Maura Healey recently announced plans to repurpose an active state-owned recreation center. Homeless shelter for immigrantsincluding those currently sleeping at Boston’s Logan Airport. WHDH It was reported on Tuesday. Mr. Healy’s decision to use the community center as a temporary overflow shelter for undocumented immigrants has faced backlash from local residents and […]