Summertime Parks Check-In

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jul 31, 2018

Mitchell Silver, New York City Department of Parks & Recreation commissioner, talks about New York City's parks, their infrastructure, plans for renovations, and takes listener calls.

There have been 26 full renovations since @mitchell_silver took office, including MLK Playground in Harlem and Mcdonald Playground in Staten Island
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) July 31, 2018

To get in touch with @NYCParks, visit their website: https://t.co/2pVa6MUsOW
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) July 31, 2018

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