AGENCY TESTIMONY
Introduction and overview of NYC Parks' aquatic recreation commitment
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Commissioner Sue Donoghue introduces herself and key staff members, highlighting NYC Parks' commitment to improving New Yorkers' quality of life through aquatic recreation. She emphasizes the importance of public beaches and pools, especially in the context of climate change and increasing temperatures.
- Mentions the agency's maintenance of 148 miles of waterfront parkland, 14 miles of public beachfront, 8 separate beaches, and 53 outdoor pools
- Acknowledges the hard work of park staff, lifeguards, and other personnel in keeping facilities open, clean, and safe
- Stresses that all facilities are open to the public for free during the summer season
Sue Donoghue
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Good afternoon, Missus Onyas.
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Good afternoon, chair Krishnan, members of the Parks Committee, and other members of the city council.
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I'm Sue Donahue, commissioner of New York City Parks.
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I'm pleased to be joined today by members of our senior staff, including our first deputy commissioner Iris Rodriguez Rosa Bonnie Williams, our chief of special programs and Matt Drury, our chief of citywide legislative affairs.
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New York City Parks has long been committed to improving New Yorkers' quality of life through aquatic recreation, promoting health, fitness, and safety awareness at all of our beaches and pools.
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Our public beaches and pools are an essential part of summertime in New York City and have become more critical than ever in providing relief from the heat as climate change brings us ever increasing temperatures.
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I am so proud of our park staff, lifeguards, filter plant operators, maintenance workers, Parks Enforcement Patrol, and everyone in between who worked hard every day this summer to keep our pools and beaches open, clean and safe for the enjoyment of New Yorkers and visitors alike.
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In addition to a 148 Miles of Waterfront Parkland, our agency maintains over 14 miles of public beachfront.
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8 separate beaches located at various points along New York City's shoreline, and 53 outdoor pools.
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All of which are open to the public every summer for swimming and other recreational activities completely for free.
