Dramatic Changes To The Appearance Of Petrosino Park

After watching constant incremental interruptions at Petrosino Park since it opened last fall turn into large scale disruptions and major unexplained renovations this month, NYC The Blog called Council Member Margaret Chin and the Parks Department on Monday to get the 411.

The information provided by Chin's office, along with photos showing the disrepair and initial improvements, were posted here this past Tuesday.

Fast forward to yesterday, and things have changed dramatically.

Petrosino Park Undergoing Large Scale Improvements

Little Italy's Petrosino Park appears to be falling into disrepair, going to pot even.

After much fanfare when it  re-opened in October—the triangular shaped park doubled its previous space and was a welcome addition to the neighborhood—the little park that could has been beset by constant closures and repairs on one side or another. Or as is the case now, on all three sides!

I've heard from a reliable source the work happening now is necessary to correct problems with the original contractor. I have not confirmed this. 

With so much repair taking place at the park now, NYC The Blog phoned Council Member Margaret Chin's office yesterday and spoke with staff member Patricia Owen to get the 411.