After two years of advocacy, the first of Gotham Park’s nine-acre site was reopened for public use in a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 24. Speakers included Mayor Eric Adams, Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and Gotham Park’s very own Rosa Chang and Steve Rodriguez.
“We are strong and together everything is possible, and we stand in the shadow of this iconic Brooklyn Bridge. It is a legacy and a challenge to dream big, to dream strong, and to never give up. So happy birthday, happy 140th birthday, Brooklyn Bridge, and happy first birthday to the Arches. And Mayor Adams, you have made so many dreams come true today and from the bottom of our hearts, I thank you. By unlocking this park, you have unlocked our dreams.”
– Rosa Chang, President, Gotham Park
