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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Introduction and overview of NYC Parks Department responsibilities
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Commissioner Susan Donoghue introduces herself and provides an overview of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation's responsibilities and scope. She highlights the agency's management of over 30,000 acres of green space and the various programs they offer to the public.
- The department oversees 5,000 individual properties and 5.7 million trees.
- They provide thousands of recreational and educational programs throughout the year.
- The commissioner thanks the council for their support and emphasizes the importance of discussing the agency's preliminary budget.