New York City Council Committee on Parks and Recreation Approves Local Laws to Expand Playground and Indoor Basketball Court Access
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On June 30, 2025, the New York City Council Committee on Parks and Recreation, chaired by Shekar Krishnan, unanimously approved two local laws: one requiring an annual report to expand public access to school playgrounds, prioritizing environmental justice areas; and another mandating posting of information and a study on improving access to indoor basketball courts during inclement weather.
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- Approved Int 0566-2024-B, amending the administrative code to require an annual report on expanding access to school playgrounds, prioritizing environmental justice areas and listing at least 15 playgrounds for public use on weekends and after school hours.
- Approved Int 0643-2024-A, amending the administrative code to require posting information on the use of indoor basketball courts and conducting a study to improve access on days when outdoor courts are unusable.
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Committee on Parks and Recreation
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- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to an annual report to expand access to school playgrounds
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the posting of information on the use of indoor basketball courts, and a study on improving access to indoor basketball courts
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- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to an annual report to expand access to school playgrounds
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to an annual report to expand access to school playgrounds
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to an annual report to expand access to school playgrounds
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the posting of information on the use of indoor basketball courts, and a study on improving access to indoor basketball courts
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the posting of information on the use of indoor basketball courts, and a study on improving access to indoor basketball courts
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the posting of information on the use of indoor basketball courts, and a study on improving access to indoor basketball courts
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