Adventures in Old New York
Manhattan's historic neighborhoods, secret spots, and colorful characters, from the hosts of the "Bowery Boys" podcast
Manhattan's historic neighborhoods, secret spots, and colorful characters, from the hosts of the "Bowery Boys" podcast
A tiny piece of land that was acquired in 1955 during renovations to the BQE, Jennings Park is a fenced-off lot with no signs marking it as a Parks property. Named for Allyn Jennings, associate to Robert Moses, and is one of a series of parks in the area named after various other prominent figures from the Moses years.
A very small triangle at 43 Avenue at the BQE in Queens
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Founded November 17, 1955 — 67 years ago
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