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Dan Lambe, CEO of the Arbor Day Foundation, and Ben Osborne, assistant commissioner of forestry and horticulture at NYC Parks, talk about Arbor Day and NYC's new Urban Forest Plan for expanding the tree canopy. Photo: Blossoming trees by the road in Prospect Park (Taty Sena, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons)
Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Finding Trust: A Heartwarming Earth Day Journey in NYC Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-04-20-07-38-19-he Story Transcript:He: השמש זורחת על הפארק המרכזי בניו יורק.En: The sun rises over the park hamerkazi in New York.He: היום הוא יום האדמה, והפארק מלא באנשים.En: Today is Earth Day, and the park is full of people.He: דוכנים צבעוניים פרוסים בכל מקום, וסימנים מחייכים של פרחים ועצים תלויים בין הענפים.En: Colorful stalls are spread everywhere, and smiling signs of flowers and trees are hung among the branches.He: תמר ויוני מסתובבים יחד, מתלהבים מהאווירה.En: Tamar and Yoni are walking around together, excited about the atmosphere.He: תמר, סטודנטית למדעי הסביבה, נרגשת לקראת ההרצאה שלה.En: Tamar, an environmental science student, is excited for her lecture.He: "יוני, אני חייבת להגיע לדוכן שלי בזמן," היא אומרת, מנסה לא להיות עצבנית.En: "Yoni, I must get to my stall on time," she says, trying not to be nervous.He: יוני, החבר הילדותי של תמר, מחייך ומרגיע אותה.En: Yoni, the friend childhood of Tamar, smiles and reassures her.He: "אל תדאגי, תמרי, הכל יהיה בסדר.En: "Don't worry, Tamari, everything will be fine.He: אני כאן לעזור.En: I'm here to help."He: "אבל בתוך ההמולה הענקית של האנשים והקולות, תמר ויוני מתנתקים.En: But amidst the massive crowd of people and sounds, Tamar and Yoni get separated.He: תמר מחפשת אותו בין ההמונים, אך הכל נראה כאילו זז במהירות מופרזת.En: Tamar searches for him among the masses, but everything seems to be moving at an exaggerated speed.He: דאגה עולה בליבה.En: Worry rises in her heart.He: יוני היה אמור להביא את החומרים להרצאה שלה, והיא לא יודעת איך להסתדר בלעדיו.En: Yoni was supposed to bring the materials for her lecture, and she doesn't know how to manage without him.He: היא נעצרת ומחשבת איך למצוא אותו.En: She stops and thinks about how to find him.He: אולי צריך להשתמש במפה בטלפון, או לשאול עוברי אורח?En: Maybe she should use the map on her phone, or ask passersby?He: אבל היא יודעת שיוני תמיד מצליח עם האינטואיציה שלו.En: But she knows that Yoni always manages with his intuition.He: אולי עליו לסמוך עליו הפעם.En: Maybe she should trust him this time.He: לאחר דקות שמשכו נהרות של מחשבות, היא רואה את יוני דרך הבלגן הרחב.En: After minutes that dragged rivers of thoughts, she sees Yoni through the broad mess.He: הוא נראה מחפש אותה בדיוק כמוהו.En: He seems to be looking for her just as she is.He: היא מנפנפת בידיה, קוראת בשמו.En: She waves her hands, calling his name.He: הלב דופק במהירות כשהם מתקרבים זה אל זה.En: Her heart races as they approach each other.He: "אה, תמרי!En: "Ah, Tamari!He: חשבתי שאיבדנו אותך!En: I thought we lost you!"He: " הוא צועק.En: he shouts.He: "ידעתי שאמצא אותך," עונה תמר ומחייכת ברוגע חדש.En: "I knew I'd find you," Tamar replies, smiling with newfound calm.He: הם ניגשים לדוכן, ותמר נושמת עמוק לפני שמתחילה בהרצאה שלה.En: They approach the stall, and Tamar takes a deep breath before starting her lecture.He: עם יוני לצידה, היא מרגישה בטוחה יותר.En: With Yoni by her side, she feels more confident.He: ההרצאה שלה מרשימה את הקהל, והיא מדברת על החשיבות של שמירה על כדור הארץ.En: Her lecture impresses the audience, and she talks about the importance of preserving the earth.He: בתום האירוע, תמר מוקפת במחמאות ובשאלות.En: At the end of the event, Tamar is surrounded by compliments and questions.He: היא פונה ליוני ולוחצת את ידו בחמימות.En: She turns to Yoni and warmly shakes his hand.He: "תודה לך," היא אומרת, "למדתי להיפתח ולסמוך על אחרים.En: "Thank you," she says, "I've learned to open up and trust others."He: "יוני צוחק, "תמיד ידעתי שתלמדי.En: Yoni laughs, "I always knew you'd learn.He: ובפעם הבאה, אולי תתני לי להרצות!En: And next time, maybe you'll let me give a lecture!"He: "הם הולכים יד ביד תחת העצים הפורחים, מגדרות את הדרך לעתיד שבו ידעו לשלב בין סדר לספונטניות.En: They walk hand in hand under the blooming trees, paving the way to a future where they know how to balance order and spontaneity.He: הפארק המרכזי לא היה כל כך רחוק מנקודת המבט שלהם, ועכשיו הוא גם הופך להיות למקום שלם שבו מתחברים יחד החברות ותקווה לעולם טוב יותר.En: The Central Park was not so far from their perspective, and now it also becomes a complete place where friendship and hope for a better world come together. Vocabulary Words:rises: זורחתenvironmental: למידעי הסביבהlecture: הרצאהreassures: מרגיעamidst: בתוךmassive: הענקיתseparated: מתנתקיםexaggerated: מופרזתintuition: אינטואיציהbroad: הרחבwaves: מנפנפתcalm: רוגעconfident: בטוחהimpresses: מרשימהpreserving: שמירהcompliments: מחמאותsurrounded: מוקפתshakes: לוחצתspontaneity: ספונטניותpaving: מגדרותperspective: נקודת המבטcomplete: שלםstall: דוכןatmosphere: אווירהmaterials: החומריםpassersby: עוברי אורחdragged: שמשכוapproach: מתקרביםblooms: הפורחיםbalance: לשלבBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.
A boxing match in the park, the third wave of twee, and the Alaska documentary. John Andrews (John Andrews & The Yawns, Cut Worms, Woods, Quilt) (PRE-ORDER) JOHN ANDREWS & THE YAWNS - STREETSWEEPER - PARK BENCH GREEN RECYCLED VINYL- https://earthlibraries.com “John Andrews has spent the past few years tucked away in Red Hook, Brooklyn—a neighborhood that sits just beyond the natural drift of the city. Once shaped by maritime industry and later a haven for artists in search of vast warehouse space, its history and isolation give it a quiet magnetism. Streetsweeper, the fifth album by John Andrews & The Yawns, reflects that vantage point—tranquil, self-contained, and curious about the movements most people overlook. Just a few cobblestone blocks from the freight-ship-lined harbor, Andrews wrote dozens of new songs at his electric piano. Nine of them found their way to Los Angeles to be recorded with Luke Temple, who played guitar and some bass. Drummer Noah Bond and bassist Keven Louis Lareau, both longtime members of The Yawns and Cut Worms, form the rhythm section. Will Henriksen of Florry played fiddle on “Something To Be Said,” while Emily Moales of Star Moles sang harmonies recorded remotely by Kevin Basko at Historic New Jersey. Andrews finished his overdubs back home, letting the record settle again into the landscape that first inspired it. Around that same time, he took a seasonal job in his neighborhood with the NYC Parks, maintaining the soccer fields beside the hulking, abandoned grain terminal at the river's edge. He'd ride his bike home at lunch to record vocals, weaving the workday into the songs themselves. No matter the task, he brings a steady devotion. The whole album was tracked using the personal guitar pick of late troubadour songwriter Jerry Jeff Walker; a gift to Keven Louis Lareau by a family friend. OnStreetsweeper, Andrews leans into guitar like he hasn't in years, still letting his relaxed, unhurried touch guide the music. “Goodbye Dirty Snow” is delicate & full of heart, yet comfortably sits next to “Friends In Misery” with its jangly trash guitars and driving rhythm section. On “Through & Through” a Santo & Johnny inspired tune, he sings in an intimate lo-fi voice: “If I were to question your greatest vice, I'd be like Bambi out on the ice.” Each lyrical vignette is filled with Andrews' gentle empathy—he sings like someone who might've seen you playing fetch, kissing on a park bench, or crying on a lunch break. Andrews remains active on the DIY circuit he's traveled for almost 20 years now, taking his solo shows on the road to backyards and unconventional spaces, projecting his signature handmade animations, which dance behind him. He sells his artwork for cheap, guided by the Bread & Puppet Theater manifesto that art should belong to everyone who wants it, and those paintings funded this album. He's long admired Little Wings, an artist cut from the same well-worn cloth. After flipping through Kyle Field's work at a Baby's All Right show, he asked him to paint the cover; two shaky hockey players clad in 1980's New Jersey Devils red and green watercolor. Red Hook may not be the easiest neighborhood to reach with its 25 minute walk to the nearest subway station but that distance gives a reward to patience and a singular glow—one Andrews sneaks into every 33 minutes of Streetsweeper. The Super 8 video for “Something To Be Said,” shot by Hilla Eden, wanders through its streets like a hazy love letter to a town on the cusp of inevitable change. The album offers a similar invitation: step off the main road, linger a little, and appreciate the small, overlooked moments that make a place—and a life—rich. Andrews has swept those margins with care, leaving songs that listen, observe, and stay with you. - Kyle Avallone" Excerpt from https://earthlibraries.com John Andrews & The Yawns: Bandcamp: https://johnandrewsyawns.bandcamp.com Instagram: @johnjandrews Merch: https://johnandrewsyawns.bandcamp.com Records: https://earthlibraries.com The Vineyard: Instagram: @thevineyardpodcast Website: https://www.thevineyardpodcast.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thevineyardpodcast
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Artspeak Radio, Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 9am -10am CST, 90.1fm KKFI Kansas City Community Radio, streaming live audio www.kkfi.org Producer/host Maria Vasquez Boyd welcomes Jenny Mendez and Betsabeé Romero. JENNY MENDEZ, Cultural Arts Director Mattie Rhodes Arts Center and Gallery was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. Growing up in a neighborhood filled with family and friends on Kansas City's West Side. As a young girl Jenny enjoyed hearing stories from her grandmother, these stories were such an inspiration to Jenny in her love of her culture and heritage. Jenny attended the Kansas City Art Institute majoring in painting, she also studied both printmaking and photography. She was involved in community mural projects as a high school student and into college. She has always given back to her community. She has been employed with the Mattie Rhodes Center for the past twenty- five years and is responsible for all arts programming for the agency as the Cultural Arts Director. Through her work she is able to educate the community on the Latino culture through art. Being able to inspire children through art is what she is most passionate about – giving children and young artists a place to learn, create, express themselves, imagine, and grow in the arts. She has served and participated on many boards and committees through the years advocating for the arts and community. Her most valued appointment was to the board of the National Association of Latino Arts and Culture (NALAC). Most recently in March of 2020 as part of Women's History Month she was awarded the Nuestra Latina Award for the Arts by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Her work in the community is valued and shows her commitment to being a voice for the Latinx artists, students and individuals. Showing her expertise in the creative process and authenticity to arts and culture through her work and partnerships with the Kansas City Museum and the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art. She is very committed to continue to be a voice for the Latinx and arts communities at large. Mattie Rhodes Art and Cultural Center is located at 1701 Jarboe, KCMO www.mattierhodes.org BETSABEÉ ROMERO- Knitting Ties, Project Description: The installation features the creation of two sculptural soccer goals with nets crafted from metal lattices. These lattices will showcase characters that represent both soccer and the pre-Hispanic ball game, creating a bridge between contemporary sports and ancient cultural traditions. The metallic lattices will be interwoven with threads of various fibers, with the characters cut along the length and width of each goal's net. All elements will be handcrafted by migrants and local artisans, emphasizing community collaboration and cultural exchange. Elements of the Sculptural Objective: Metallic Lattices-metal cutouts are interconnected in a lattice configuration, forming modular structures that provide a sculptural foundation for artistic interventions. Community Networks-Fabrics crafted by volunteers and artisans interweave with lattices, forming distinctive patterns that narrate the stories of their communities. Athletic Emblems-Symbolic figures associated with soccer are integrated into the sculptural design, linking artistic expression with the passion for football. Betsabeé Romero; Education: Bachelor's Degree in Communication with a specialization in Participatory Communication, Universidad Iberoamericana (1984) Master's Degree in Visual Arts, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (1986) Diploma from l'École Supérieure des Beaux-Arts (1989) Art History Studies at l'École du Louvre (1988-1989) Doctoral studies in Art History, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, no degree completed (1990-1993) Exhibitions: Romero has held over 100 solo exhibitions across five continents, with notable shows at the British Museum (2015), Grand Palais (2019), Royal Botanic Gardens Kew (2022), York Avenue in Washington (2018), Place Vieille Bourse in Lille, France (2019), Nevada Museum of Art (2014), Neuberger Museum (2011), Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (2012), Canberra University Museum (2002), La Recoleta, Buenos Aires (2019), Mexico Pavilion at Expo Dubai 2020 (2021), and Place du Louvre (2021). In 2024, her exhibition "Huellas para Recordar" featured five monumental sculptures on Park Avenue (81st, 82nd, and 83rd Streets) by invitation of NYC Parks & Recreation. Also in 2024, "The Endless Spiral" was featured at the Venice Biennale Official Collateral Event at Galeria Belacqua LaMassa, St. Mark's Square, by invitation of MOLAA. In Mexico, highlights include the Mega Ofrenda at Mexico City's Zócalo (2016), Museo Frida Kahlo (2019, 2013), Museo Anahuacalli (2015), Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso (2014), Museo Amparo, Puebla (2008), MARCO, Monterrey (2009), and Museo Carrillo Gil (1999). Collections: Her work is part of major collections including the British Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art Houston, Phoenix Art Museum, Musée des Beaux-Arts de Montréal, Daros Collection (Switzerland), Nelson-Atkins Museum, Nevada Museum of Art, World Bank Collection, LACMA California, FEMSA, Irish Museum of Modern Art, El Museo del Barrio, Museo de Arte Moderno de México, MUAC, and Michigan State University. Biennials: Monterrey Biennial, Tamayo Biennial, inSite (Tijuana-San Diego), La Courneuve Biennial, Puerto Rico Graphics Triennial, Polygráfica Philadelphia, Ljubljana Graphics Biennial, Havana Biennial, Porto Alegre Biennial, Cairo Biennial, Sur Buenos Aires Biennial, Bogotá, and United Arab Emirates. Official selection for collateral projects at the 2024 Venice Biennale with the solo exhibition "Endless Spiral" with MOLAA Museum at the Bellaacqua La Massa Foundation in St. Mark's Square. Awards: Prix Oric'Art, Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, 1988 Grand Acquisition Prize in Installation, Second Monterrey Biennial, Museo de Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, 1994 First Prize, Cairo Biennial, 2006 Millésimé Prize in Visual Arts, 2018 Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, France, 2020 First Prize in Pavilion Design
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Wister Dorta shares insights from his journey through NYC Parks, California forestry permitting, and plant health care, bringing a unique perspective on balancing tree preservation with construction. He discusses helping arborists, architects, and contractors navigate permits, streamline paperwork, and follow best practices so projects move smoothly while supporting healthy soil and long-lived trees.
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New York City's transportation department plans to hire dozens of new officers to crack down on reckless delivery drivers on mopeds and e-bikes. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service is warning of showers, thunderstorms, and possible flash flooding across the metro area starting Tuesday. Plus, as global pollinator populations decline, the city's parks department is working to protect bees and butterflies with 23 pollinator-friendly gardens across the five boroughs. Matthew Morrow, director of horticulture for NYC Parks, and Georgina Cullman, an ecologist with the department, discuss the effort.
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Public school parents can vote for representatives on their community education councils until midnight Tuesday. Plus, a federal judge is placing the jails on Rikers Island under the control of an impendent receiver. The NY Jets will play in London next season. And finally, an exit interview with the outgoing NYC Parks Commissioner.
Gov. Hochul and legislative leaders are taking $8 billion from reserves as part of the New York state budget deal. Plus, New York City's Park Commissioner Sue Donoghue is stepping down later this month. Also, city council members in Summit, New Jersey have been considering a contentious law that would allow police to arrest homeless people camping in public places. And finally, a special thanks to all teachers on National Teacher Appreciation Day.
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The All Local Afternoon Update for Monday, April 21 2025
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Welcome to this Inwood Art Works On Air podcast artist spotlight episode featuring culturemaker, Jana La Sorte.Jana La Sorte has lived in Washington Heights since 2007 and in NYC since 1999. Her background is in arts & culture, community engagement, politics and park management. She joined NYC Parks in 2020 as the Administrator of Historic Harlem Parks before becoming the Administrator of northern Manhattan parks in 2023.
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State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa says local school districts should have a say in enforcing New York's proposed “bell to bell” ban on student cell phone use. Meanwhile, Brooklyn led all boroughs in NYC Parks' annual MulchFest, where thousands of holiday trees are chipped into mulch for city parks. Also, Hoboken's PATH station will close Thursday night for 25 days. Plus, former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez was sentenced to 11 years in prison. WNYC's Nancy Solomon talks through the case.
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The All Local Afternoon Update for Thursday December 26 2024
SamSam Graves is a NYC-based artist, zine maker, and birder. In our conversation we touched on these aspects of her life. SamSam spoke passionately about Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) conservation. You might be surprised to learn that Piping Plovers nest annually on Rockaway Beach in NYC!! However, subspecies C. m. melodus are listed an endangered species in New York State and classified as threatened by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service. SamSam also shares her stance on birding ethics and a fascination with mousebirds. — Information about New York City's Piping Plovers is available at NYC Plover Project, NYC.gov, NYC Parks, NYS DEC, and U.S. FWS. — Creator and Host: Georgia Silvera Seamans Producer and Editor: Pod for the People Vocalizations: Piping Plover call: https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/27747281 Northern Cardinal: https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/225370771 Piping Plover song: https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/64002271 Speckled Mousebird https://ebird.org/species/spemou2 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourbirdstory/support
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Indigenous artist Rose B. Simpson's new public art exhibition, Seed, is now on view at both Madison Square Park and Inwood Hill Park. The installations feature Simpson's sculpture work, which is also on view at this year's Whitney Biennial. There will also be public programs led by Simpson and other indigenous cultural leaders. Simpson joins to discuss her practice alongside Madison Square Park Conservancy curator Brooke Kamin Rapaport. Seed is on view through September 22.
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Sue Donoghue, commissioner of NYC Parks, talks about summer parks priorities, including water safety, plus plans to renovate restrooms and plant more trees.
Goats are coming back to Riverside Park in NYC! According to the Riverside Park Conservancy:“Thanks to the goat crew's hard work at 120th Street over the past four summers, the human staff at the Conservancy and NYC Parks now have access to a much clearer slope, with the success of the goats' work at that location, native understory and large trees to fill in gaps can be installed, protecting the existing mature tree canopy. The Conservancy is thrilled for the goats to bring their big appetites further uptown.”This year's goats are: Charlise, Chico, Godiva, Mallomar, Paris, Romeo, and Turbo. Like past years, New Yorkers can vote for best goat- can't wait to find out who wins! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
The podcast is finally back. Joanna and Kevin's Big Show took an extended break since the last episode in March 2022. Episode 47 here, and we are catching up and planning big things for the show. For Kevin, it was 27 month of a variety of activities. There was 18 months working for NYC Parks and working on a podcast for the city. And in January 2023 becoming Shepherd of The Lambs. Joanna has been Continue Reading → The post Podcast Episode 47: Return from the 27-Month Break appeared first on Kevin C. Fitzpatrick.
New York City Council Member Shekar Krishnan, chair of the Council's Parks Committee, and Adam Ganser, Executive Director of New Yorkers for Parks, joined the show to discuss the push for more funding for city parks, pools, beaches, playgrounds, and other public recreational places. (Ep 448)
Today, indigenous artist Rose B. Simpson's new public art exhibition, Seed, is now on view at both Madison Square Park and Inwood Hill Park. The installations feature Simpson's sculpture work, which is also on view at this year's Whitney Biennial. There will also be public programs led by Simpson and other indigenous cultural leaders. Simpson joins to discuss her practice alongside Madison Square Park Conservancy curator Brooke Kamin Rapaport. Seed is on view through September 22.
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