The firm plan of three new open spaces on the Island: a two mileGreat Promenade along the water's edge; a new major park located onthe southern half of the Island; and an improved park design withinthe northern Historic District was chosen. Together, the areacomprises 90 acres of parkland that will provide unique outdoorrecreational activities for New Yorkers, according to a preparedgovernment statement.
The Great Promenade and 40-acre park will provide places torelax, play sports and explore, all with an incredible view of theStatue of Liberty. In the National Historic District, visitors cancontinue to enjoy acres of green space that include buildings andhomes dating from 1810, the statement explains.
The Governor and Mayor also revealed the nomination of AviSchick as the new chair for Gipec. Schick is currently theDownstate CEO and president of the Empire State Development Corp.and chairman of the Lower Manhattan Development Corp.
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Natalie Dolce, editor-in-chief of GlobeSt.com and GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum, is responsible for working with editorial staff, freelancers and senior management to help plan the overarching vision that encompasses GlobeSt.com, including short-term and long-term goals for the website, how content integrates through the company’s other product lines and the overall quality of content. Previously she served as national executive editor and editor of the West Coast region for GlobeSt.com and Real Estate Forum, and was responsible for coverage of news and information pertaining to that vital real estate region. Prior to moving out to the Southern California office, she was Northeast bureau chief, covering New York City for GlobeSt.com. Her background includes a stint at InStyle Magazine, and as managing editor with New York Press, an alternative weekly New York City paper. In her career, she has also covered a variety of beats for M magazine, Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel, FashionLedge.com, and Co-Ed magazine. Dolce has also freelanced for a number of publications, including MSNBC.com and Museums New York magazine.
