Greetings!

  

We are pleased to send you the first issue of Parkchester Up Close, Parkchester Preservation Management's new e-newsletter dedicated to keeping you informed about the latest announcements, news, and events in and around the Parkchester community.  We hope you like it!  You can also help us make this publication even more timely by sending us community news and activities that may be of interest to your friends and neighbors. Send all communications and feedback to ppmgt@ppmamc.com for consideration. We look forward to continuing to serve the best community in New York City. 

Recreation Update  

To better serve the community, the Parkchester South and North Boards of Directors have completely restructured the Recreation Department. The Recreation Centers will be open alternating days between the North and South Condos, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.  In addition, Parkchester South Condominium management will maintain the playgrounds, basketball courts and the North Ball Field.  Playground hours are currently: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. seven days a week.
Please check the bulletin boards in your building for information on upcoming events. Take a look at the Fall schedule.

  

The author O. Henry said about New York City, "It'll be a great place if they ever finish it." As most of us know, New York City and Parkchester will always be a work in progress. However, an end is in sight to the current round of infrastructure upgrades along Metropolitan Avenue and Unionport Road. The upgrades, undertaken by the NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC), include a rain garden on Metropolitan Oval, a complete reconstruction of the raised medians including a pedestrian ramp installation on Union Port Rd. at Guerlain Street, tree and shrub plantings within the raised medians on Metropolitan Avenue and Union Port Road, curb to curb roadway restoration in the three areas where new sewer lines have been installed, and much more.  Project completion is expected by October 2013, except for seasonal landscaping that will take place Spring 2014. A complete description of work done can be found here.  

  

Parkchester is fast becoming a style hub for our youngest fashionistas. Carter's, the well-known children's clothier specializing in newborns to toddlers is opening this fall at 1376 Metropolitan Avenue. It's a welcome addition to the Parkchester youth market, which also includes The Children's Place and Kid's World.  

  

The Ferragosto tradition goes back centuries, recognizing the end of the harvest season as well as engaging the community in Italian culture, and the traditions of family and friendship. More than 15 years ago, merchants of the Arthur Avenue/Belmont section decided to bring the Italian tradition to the Bronx to share Italian culture, traditions, music and of course, great food. Please visit the festivities with friends and family to experience first-hand the old-world charm and tradition of Italy and celebrate 100 years of Arthur Avenue history. The Ferragosto celebration includes traditional Italian Street Performances, celebrity guests, great music, kid activities, and more on September 8th from 11 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 

  

Is a picture worth a thousand words? We think so! Snap a digital photograph of Parkchester, one of the most picturesque communities in New York City; send it to PPM and your photo might appear in the next edition of this newsletter or on our Facebook page.  Send all photos to ppmgt@ppmamc.com. 

  

Please include your name, description of the photo; the location of photo; and the date when it was taken. 
Please note: By sending us your photos, you give Parkchester Preservation Management permission to publish the photographs in our e-newsletter or on the PPM Facebook page. The photographer warrants it is (1) original and does not infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party, and (2) has not been published in any medium. 

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