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A Conversation with Ami McKay, author of ‘The Witches Of New York’
In preparation for the spooky season, we connected with Ami McKay, author of The Witches Of New York, to discuss why she chose to set her enchanted Gilded Age tale in and around historic Madison Square Park.
August 17, 2022
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School of Visual Arts Photography Partnership
The Conservancy partners with photography students from the School of Visual Arts to capture images of our diverse programming. Learn more and explore some of their amazing photographs.
August 10, 2022
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New York’s Madison Square Park Conservancy Names Holly Leicht as New Executive Director (Archinect)
Archinect coverage of the recent appointment of Holly Leicht as the Conservancy's new Executive Director.
August 9, 2022
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Introducing Our New Executive Director Holly Leicht
Madison Square Park Conservancy is excited to announce that Holly Leicht will be our next Executive Director. Learn more about Holly and the experience she'll be bringing to the role.
July 6, 2022
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Park Pavement Reconstruction
The NYC Department of Parks and Recreation will be reconstructing Madison Square Park's pavers through June 2023, making them safer for all parkgoers.
More Puppies, More Space
Over the last eight months, our Mad. Sq. Dog community has grown and Jemmy’s Dog Run has had many new furry friends. The Conservancy has heard your comments…
November 23, 2020
| Horticulture, Park
Leaving the Leaves
Traditional urban horticulture once saw fallen leaves as an unsightly place where harmful fungi, pests, and other nuisances would reside. Today, we understand that…
January 5, 2017
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Worth Square Project
BackgroundThe Flatiron Public Plazas and Worth Square expansion was implemented in August of 2008 as temporary spaces, stretching from 22nd Street to 25th Street…
History of the New York Life Building
On the same piece of land that once housed the grand first and second Madison Square Gardens, on Madison Avenue between 26th and 27th streets, rose the New York…
August 1, 2014
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History of Madison Square Garden
Once known as the Madison Square Depot, Madison Square Garden’s legacy began adjacent to Madison Square Park, located at the northeast corner of 26th Street…
This is Your Park
As an independent non-profit, we rely entirely on the support of our community to keep our park clean and green for everyone to enjoy. Become a Mad. Friend, join our Art Council, or learn about other ways to give to your park today.
