D.A. Bragg, DOI Commissioner Strauber, DCWP Commissioner Mayuga Announce Indictment of Pedicab Driver for Bribery

 

Pedicab Driver Shokhru Alimov Allegedly Proactively Offered $60,000 in Exchange for Authentic Pedicab Registration Plates

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., New York City Department of Investigation Commissioner Jocelyn E. Strauber, and New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga, today announced the indictment of SHOKHRU ALIMOV, 41, for offering money to an employee of the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (“DCWP”) in order to obtain authentic pedicab registration plates outside of the registration plate lottery. 

As alleged, ALIMOV, a licensed pedicab driver, offered to pay a DCWP inspector a total of $60,000 for 34 pedicab registration plates. After making that offer, in separate conversations, ALIMOV offered to give $7,500 to the DCWP inspector for 15 DCWP pedicab registration plates immediately, an additional $7,500 to renew the plates in November 2023, along with more money for more pedicab registration plates in the future. ALIMOV is charged in a New York State Supreme Court indictment with Bribery in the Second Degree.[1]

“Our Rackets Bureau roots out fraud in all its forms and we will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to ensure government programs are not affected by corruption and bribery,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Pedicab licensing restrictions exist for the safety of New Yorkers and all those who visit the city. This alleged bribery harms honest, law-abiding operators who are pushed out by those trying to game the system.” 

DOI Commissioner Strauber said, “This defendant, as charged, tried to end-run the City’s permitting process, offering a bribe to a City employee in exchange for 15 official pedicab registration stickers. The City employee, who had received DOI’s anti-corruption training, promptly and properly reported the alleged offer to DOI, leading to further investigation and this bribery charge. I thank this employee for stepping forward and the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office for its long-standing partnership in the fight against bribery and corruption.”

“Department of Consumer and Worker Protection inspectors go above and beyond to foster trust with our more than 45,000 licensed businesses,” said DCWP Commissioner Mayuga. “Thank you to the District Attorney’s office and the Department of Investigation for working with us, and thank you to our inspector, who acted quickly to maintain the integrity of our inspections.”

According to the indictment and documents filed in court, on May 10, 2023, at the Central Park North Meadow Recreation Center, ALIMOV approached a senior inspector of DCWP conducting pedicab inspections and offered to pay $60,000 in exchange for his assistance in obtaining 34 pedicab registration plates. The DCWP inspector then immediately reported the offer to DOI. 

The registration plate sticker is required to operate a pedicab-for-hire and DCWP issues 840 pedicab registration plates a year to enforce the New York City limit of 850 pedicabs.  DCWP also limits each individual or company to 30 registered pedicabs.

Registration plates can either be obtained through DCWP’s annual pedicab registration plate lottery or by purchasing a plate from another pedicab licensee with the approval of DCWP. ALIMOV won one pedicab registration plate in the 2023 lottery. 

From May 17, 2023, to May 31, 2023, under the supervision of DOI, the DCWP inspector recorded two in-person meetings and five phone calls with ALIMOV, where he offered the DCWP inspector money for DCWP pedicab registration plates. ALIMOV ultimately offered and agreed to give $7,500 to the DCWP inspector for 15 pedicab registration plates immediately and an additional $7,500 in November 2023 when the plates would be up for renewal. 

ALIMOV had also ordered additional pedicabs from a manufacturer and agreed to give more money for additional pedicab registration plates when the vehicles arrived. 

On June 6, 2023, ALIMOV met with the DCWP inspector and a DOI confidential investigator posing as a DCWP licensing official outside of DCWP headquarters in the Financial District.  ALIMOV was arrested immediately after giving the DOI confidential investigator $7,500 in exchange for 15 pedicab registration plates. 

D.A. Bragg thanked DCWP, particularly Michael Tiger, General Counsel; and DOI’s Office of the Inspector General for DCWP, which investigated the matter, specifically Senior Special Investigator Steven Montague under the supervision of Assistant Inspector General Anastasia Plakas, First Deputy Inspector General Mary Kozlow, Inspector General Clinton Daggan, Deputy Commissioner of Strategic Initiatives Christopher Ryan and Deputy Commissioner/Chief of Investigations Dominick Zarrella.

New Jersey Tax Preparer Arrested for Fraudulently Seeking Over $124 Million in COVID-19 Employment Tax Credits

 

A New Jersey tax preparer was arrested on charges related to fraudulently seeking over $124,000,000 from the IRS by filing over 1,000 tax returns falsely claiming COVID-19-related employment tax credits.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impact, Congress authorized an employee retention tax credit that a small business could use to reduce the employment tax it owed to the IRS, also known as the “employee retention credit” or ERC.

Congress also authorized the IRS to give a credit against employment taxes to reimburse businesses for the wages paid to employees who were on sick or family leave and could not work because of COVID-19. This “paid sick and family leave credit” was equal to the wages the business paid the employees during the sick or family leave, also subject to a maximum amount.

According to court documents, from November 2020 to May 2023, Leon Haynes of Teaneck, New Jersey, allegedly repeatedly exploited a program created to help small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Acting as a tax preparer, Haynes allegedly prepared and submitted approximately 1,387 false forms to the IRS claiming COVID-related tax credits on behalf of himself and clients. The complaint further alleges that Haynes falsely told his clients that the government was giving out COVID-relief money for businesses and that they were eligible for the money simply because they had a business. Allegedly, without consulting with his clients, Haynes then submitted forms to the IRS on behalf of their businesses that grossly overstated the number of employees and amount of wages paid. Haynes allegedly submitted similarly false forms for three of his own companies.

Based on these and other misrepresentations, Haynes’ conduct allegedly sought approximately $124,751,995 in tax refunds on behalf of his companies and numerous other businesses in his clients’ names. The IRS allegedly mailed Haynes multiple tax refund checks totaling $1,007,966 for his own companies and allegedly disbursed a total of $31.6 million in refunds to Haynes’ clients and himself based on the false tax forms that Haynes submitted.  The complaint further alleges that Haynes charged many clients a fee of as much as 15% of the refund they received.

If convicted, Haynes faces a maximum penalty of three years in prison for each count of aiding and assisting in the preparation of a false return and 20 years in prison for mail fraud. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Stuart M. Goldberg of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger for the District of New Jersey made the announcement.

IRS-Criminal Investigation, Social Security Administration-Office of the Inspector General, and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating the case. 

A complaint/information is merely an allegation and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Attorney General James Leads Multistate Coalition Defending Federal Government’s Ability to Communicate With Social Media Companies About Dangerous Online Content

 

New York Attorney General Letitia James led a multistate coalition opposing a decision from the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana prohibiting dozens of federal officials and agencies from communicating with social media companies about harmful online content, including financial scams, misinformation meant to undermine elections, and harassment. The coalition of 21 attorneys general filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit urging the court to reverse the lower court decision. The coalition noted that the district court’s order sets a dangerous precedent that undermines the ability of federal, state, and local governments to keep Americans safe and secure online.

“Social media holds great promise but also carries great risks, especially when people use it to harass, scam, and spread misinformation,” said Attorney General James. “An open dialogue between government officials and social media companies is critical to keeping Americans safe. The recent decision will not only stifle open debate and the free exchange of ideas, it will make the internet a more dangerous place for everyone.”  

Social media companies and government officials regularly engage in information-sharing and dialogue, especially during public health emergencies, elections, and other events where the spread of false or misleading information can endanger public health and safety. In May 2022, Missouri, Louisiana, and several individuals brought a lawsuit against dozens of federal officials and agencies, alleging efforts to pressure social media companies to remove or suppress certain speech. In July, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana granted a request for a preliminary injunction. The resulting order effectively stops any communication between many federal government officials and social media companies concerning content moderation policies.

Attorney General James and the coalition note in the amicus brief that the lower court’s order blocks an important tool that federal leaders have to share information and policy views on how social media platforms can keep Americans safe online, potentially undoing years of mutually beneficial dialogue. The brief highlights examples of productive communication with social media platforms, including the Office of the New York Attorney General’s (OAG) work to identify and report social media content from the Buffalo mass shooting and OAG’s efforts with Amazon to stop sellers from price gouging supplies during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The brief also notes that social media companies have welcomed the input of state governments and federal agencies on topics critical to the public interest, such as protecting children from online harassment and preventing the spread of misinformation designed to undermine election security and integrity.

Joining Attorney General James in filing the amicus brief are the attorneys general of Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawai‘i, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia.

NYS Office of the Comptroller DiNapoli: State Needs to Supercharge Efforts to Meet Renewable Electricity Goals

 

New York state will have to take multiple steps to increase renewable electricity generation to achieve the objectives of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). Success will also require state agencies to consistently and proactively identify and address problems, continue streamlining permit and interconnection study procedures, and develop the necessary infrastructure to connect renewable projects to the grid and New Yorkers' homes, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

“New York State has rightly pursued an aggressive campaign to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to limit the most dangerous impacts of climate change,” DiNapoli said. “New York’s energy goals are attainable, but require careful attention and management to address challenges, meet ambitious deadlines and avoid future pitfalls.”

DiNapoli’s report found that renewable generators in New York would need to produce an additional 78,073-gigawatt hours above 2022 levels, an increase of over 200%, to reach the CLCPA’s 2030 goal of 70% renewable electricity consumption. The analysis is based on projections from the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO).

NYISO has also projected that the state would need to add 20 gigawatts of installed renewable capacity by 2030, which is triple the 2022 capacity of approximately 6.5 gigawatts. In the last 20 years, New York added 12.9 gigawatts of total electric generation, including both fossil fuel and renewable sources.

Prior state efforts to increase renewable energy were hindered by inconsistent funding, canceled projects and delays that led to lengthy project timelines and failure to achieve targets.

The state has taken steps to address these challenges:

• Increased and consistent funding under the state’s Clean Energy Standard facilitated increases in the development of renewable electricity generation. Between 2017 and 2021, at least 1,100 megawatts of projects came under contract annually, compared to between 0 and 726 megawatts annually in the preceding years.
• The Department of State’s Office of Renewable Energy Siting was formed to streamline the permitting process, and the NYISO has also been improving the interconnection process to bring renewable electricity generation projects online more quickly. Continuing to improve the renewable electric project permitting and interconnection processes to allow for timely approvals, while ensuring community responsiveness and project impacts are mitigated, is critical to achieving the CLCPA goals.

The state will also face challenges given the volume and scale of new projects. The transmission capacity for connecting upstate regions to New York City is limited and renewable facilities in some upstate regions are already being forced to curtail generation due to transmission constraints. Significant new electric transmission infrastructure is needed to allow for the transmission of renewable electricity to customers throughout the state, including interconnect offshore wind projects and additional export capacity from Long Island, and bulk transmission connecting New York City and Long Island to upstate.

The costs of incentives to encourage renewable siting and the costs of transmission projects approved by the Public Service Commission are borne almost exclusively by New York’s utility customers. The state should make every effort to clearly identify how these costs will affect consumer electric bills and must hold down these costs to the state’s electric customers.

Where New York Ranks

In 2020, New York produced 124,912 gigawatt hours of renewable energy, ranking 6th in the nation. This figure includes both renewable fuels, such as biodiesel, and renewable electricity sources, including hydropower, solar, and wind. New York was 3rd in the nation after Washington and Oregon in the generation of hydroelectric power, 10th in generation of solar electricity, and 18th in generation of electricity with wind.

As of 2022, approximately 29% of the electricity generated in the state came from renewable sources. Of this renewable generation, roughly 75% came from hydroelectric generation, with the remaining 25% primarily split between wind and solar.

Report

Renewable Electricity in New York State: Review and Prospects

MAYOR ADAMS EXPANDS ‘BIG APPLE CONNECT’ TO 17 NEW SITES, FREE BROADBAND NOW AVAILABLE TO 150,000 NYCHA HOUSEHOLDS

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Chief Technology Officer and New York City Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) Commissioner Matthew Fraser today announced the expansion of "Big Apple Connect" to 17 new public housing developments —contributing to the delivery of free in-home internet and basic cable TV to a total of more than 330,000 in 150,000 households citywide. Building on the success of the program’s first two phases, which prioritized New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) developments with limited or no subsidized broadband options, today’s expansion answers calls from tenant associations and elected officials to expand the initiative, which now reaches a total of 220 NYCHA facilities.

 

“Access to broadband is not a nice-to-have; it’s a must-have to participate in a 21^st-century society that bridges the digital divide,” said Mayor Adams. “With today’s expansion of our ‘Big Apple Connect’ program, we have rapidly connected almost every NYCHA resident across the city to broadband in less than a year, helping them unlock economic, educational, and social opportunities that will lead to more productive, connected lives. We thank the tenant leaders and elected officials who worked with us on this expansion and look forward to building on this progress in the months ahead.”

 

“Thanks to the ‘Big Apple Connect’ program, we are connecting NYCHA residents at breakneck speed to broadband and basic cable — helping to close the digital divide and advance equity across our city,” said First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright. “This would not have been possible without the tenant leaders who have continually advocated for their residents, and the leadership of the mayor, chief technology officer, and NYCHA leadership.”

 

“This administration is dedicated to making sure all New Yorkers have internet access, and ‘Big Apple Connect’s’ expansion helps us further close the digital divide,” said Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development, and Workforce Maria Torres Springer. “We cannot rebuild without all New Yorkers having the resources they need, and we’re proud to see this massive expansion of internet to NYCHA tenants.”

 

“‘Big Apple Connect’s’ latest expansion is a prime example of this administration listening to the needs of historically underserved New Yorkers — and delivering vital services that improve their lives,” said New York City Chief Technology Officer Matt Fraser. “As we rolled out this program’s initial phases, bringing free high-speed internet and basic cable TV to 300,000 New Yorkers at more than 200 public housing sites, we heard from a vocal contingent of community and elected stakeholders calling for additional NYCHA locations to receive ‘Big Apple Connect.’ Today's announcement ensures that thousands of students, families, and older adults across the city can enjoy this initiative’s sizable cost-savings while also accessing all the opportunities provided by reliable internet access. I thank Mayor Adams for his unwavering commitment to bridging the digital divide, and Altice and Charter for their partnership on this landmark program.”

 

“Digital equity is of the utmost importance,” said NYCHA CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt. “Internet access makes a world of difference, and today’s announcement of the expansion of ‘Big Apple Connect’ to 17 new NYCHA developments brings this critical tool into the homes of over 30,000 residents, undoubtedly changing their lives for the better. We extend our sincerest thanks to the Office of Technology and Innovation for their work in bringing this critical resource to NYCHA residents.”

 

The latest expansion of Big Apple Connect spans nine developments in Manhattan, seven in Brooklyn, and one in the Bronx — delivering the service to more than 30,000 additional New Yorkers. Nine of the developments are home to more than 1,000 households, including Baruch and Wald Houses on Manhattan’s Lower East Side and Red Hook East and West in Brooklyn. Newly added developments are:

• 303 Vernon Avenue (Brooklyn)
• Atlantic Terminal Site 4B (Brooklyn)
• Baruch Houses (Manhattan)
• Baruch Houses Addition (Manhattan)
• De Hostos Apartments (Manhattan)
• Jefferson (Manhattan)
• Kingsborough Houses (Brooklyn)
• Kingsborough Extension (Brooklyn)
• Manhattanville Houses (Manhattan)
• Morrisania Air Rights (Bronx)
• Red Hook East (Brooklyn)
• Red Hook West (Brooklyn)
• Riis Houses (Manhattan)
• Riis Houses II (Manhattan)
• Saint Nicholas (Manhattan)
• Wald (Manhattan)
• Woodson (Brooklyn)

New Yorkers can view a full list of Big Apple Connect eligible NYCHA developments online.

 

“This expansion reflects a profound commitment to bridging the digital divide and fostering connectivity, thereby empowering our community to thrive in the modern world,” said Tanya Pedler, president, Morrisania Air Rights Resident Association. “We applaud Mayor Adams for his visionary leadership and unwavering support in enhancing the lives of our residents through this remarkable program.”

 

“The residents have been asking about this program for a long time,” said Daphne Williams, president, Jacob Riis Houses Resident Association. “I am glad we finally have it.”

 

Mayor Adams launched ‘Big Apple Connect’ in September 2022, with a first phase that reached more than 90,000 households across 135 NYCHA developments and a promise to serve 200 sites by the end of 2023. This past March, the Adams administration expanded program eligibility to make it available to an additional 40,000 households at 67 new sites — completing the initial goal nine months ahead of schedule. In June, ‘Big Apple Connect’ surpassed 100,000 household enrollments and 75 percent adoption across eligible developments. The program, which is the largest municipal broadband program in the country, has saved NYCHA residents tens of millions of dollars since its inception, according to service providers.

 

‘Big Apple Connect’ provides residents of NYCHA developments a free bundle that consists of in-home, high-speed internet connection, including a modem and router; basic cable TV service, including a cable box and remote control; and common area Wi-Fi hotspots, selected in consultation with NYCHA.

 

Leveraging existing infrastructure to deliver affordable internet service as quickly as possible, OTI entered into three-year agreements with Altice (Optimum) and Charter (Spectrum), guaranteeing delivery of the program through 2025, with two extension options through 2027. OTI is billed directly for all residents enrolled in the program.

 

Existing customers of Optimum and Spectrum living in NYCHA developments where ‘Big Apple Connect’ is active are automatically enrolled in the program and are only billed for additional services they choose to purchase directly. Residents receive email notifications and mailers explaining why their bills were lowered as well as information on ‘Big Apple Connect.’ Residents without existing service can sign up directly though Optimum or Spectrum or may attend on-site enrollment events conducted by the companies in partnership with OTI.

 

“Optimum is proud to be a founding partner of ‘Big Apple Connect,’ a program that ensures residents in more than 100 Bronx and Brooklyn NYCHA buildings have access to Optimum broadband and TV at no cost,” said Leroy Williams, chief growth officer, Optimum. “Through this latest expansion, Optimum is thrilled to be the connectivity provider of choice by extending its essential connectivity services along with hyperlocal News 12 coverage to thousands more residents, enabling them to work, learn, and stay connected to their community every day. ‘Big Apple Connect’ is proving itself as an effective model to bridge the digital divide, and we commend the city on its unwavering commitment to ensure New York City residents are able to have access to all of the benefits that broadband service provides.”

 

“This latest expansion of Big Apple Connect is another indicator of the powerful impact of this partnership with the Adams administration on bridging the digital divide,” said Keith Dardis, senior vice president, Spectrum Community Solutions. “Our team is ready to bring the benefits of Spectrum Internet and TV to thousands more families, who will depend on that connectivity for employment, education, and so much more in today’s increasingly digital world.”

 

‘Big Apple Connect’ builds on the city’s suite of digital equity initiatives, aimed at making sure every New Yorker has the connectivity they need to participate in an increasingly digital society. Efforts include the Link5G program, which is aimed at delivering high-speed wireless service and free Wi-Fi to every corner of New York City; the city’s Gigabit Centers, which provide free connectivity and digital literacy training to community centers; and OTI’s ‘Connected Communities’ program, a large-scale digital inclusion initiative that delivers digital literacy and employment resources in historically underserved areas for thousands of New Yorkers every year. 

News, updates and more from NYC Council Member Rafael Salamanca, Jr.

 

CELEBRATING NOCHE QUISQUEYANA IN HONOR OF THE DOMINICAN COMMUNITY!
 

Thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated Dominican heritage with us during our annual Noche Quisqueyana celebration where we honored 4 outstanding Dominican women!

It was a wonderful night full of dancing, laughter, and musical tributes to Dominican pride in New York City 

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¡CELEBRAMOS LA NOCHE QUISQUEYANA EN HONOR A LA COMUNIDAD DOMINICANA!
 

¡Gracias a todos los que vinieron y celebraron la herencia dominicana con nosotros durante nuestra celebración anual de la Noche Quisqueyana, donde honramos a 4 mujeres dominicanas destacadas!

Fue una noche maravillosa llena de baile, risas y tributos musicales al orgullo dominicano en la ciudad de Nueva York.

34TH ANNUAL LA GRAN PARADA DOMINICANA DEL BRONX!

 

I had a wonderful time at the 34th Annual La Gran Parada Dominicana del Bronx.

We honored the contribution the Dominican community has made to the Bronx, NYC, and our Nation.

 

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La pasé de maravilla en la 34.ª edición anual de La Gran Parada Dominicana del Bronx.

Honramos la contribución que la comunidad dominicana ha hecho al Bronx, NYC y nuestra nación.

AIDAN AWARDED THE CULTURAL AMBASSADOR AWARD!

 

I am so proud of my son Aidan who was awarded the Cultural Ambassador Award for his work during the COVID-19 Pandemic, and for assisting with Turkey drives, mask distributions, and coat drives for our Bronx community.
 

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Estoy muy orgulloso de mi hijo Aidan, quien recibió el premio Cultural Ambassador por su trabajo durante la pandemia de COVID-19 y por ayudar con las campañas de recolección de pavos, distribución de máscaras y colectas de abrigos para nuestra comunidad del Bronx.

UPCOMING EVENTS

'52 PARK SALSA CONCERT SERIES
 

I am proud to be partnering with the Acacia Network and Freddy Perez to bring the 2023 ‘52 Park Salsa Concert Series’ to the Bronx this August.

Our first concert will be this WEDNESDAY, August 2nd, featuring Frankie Negron.

I hope to see you all there!

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Me enorgullece asociarme con Acacia Network y Freddy Pérez para traer la '52 Park Salsa Concert Series' de 2023 al Bronx este agosto.

Nuestro primer concierto será este MIÉRCOLES 2 de Agosto con Frankie Negron.

¡Espero verlos a todos ustedes allí!

Visit our District Office at: 
1070 Southern Boulevard
Bronx, New York 10459
(718) 402-6130
salamanca@council.nyc.gov

Wave Hill Weekly Events: August 17–24

 

Weekly Events August 17–August 24

 

Stories in the Garden    

Thu, August 17, 2023, 10:15–11AM; 11AM–12PM 

Free, and admission to the grounds is free on Thursdays 

Join Wave Hill and Literacy Inc. educators for storytime in the garden! Stories will come to life through interactive book readings and related activities. For rain or other extreme weather, the program meets in the Gund Theater in Wave Hill House. Ideal for children ages three to six with an adult. 

 

Public Garden Highlights Walk 

Thu, August 17, 2023, 12–12:45PM 

Free, and admission to the grounds is free on Thursdays 

Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Topics vary by season and the expertise of the Guide--come back for an encore; each walk varies with the Guide leading it. This walk lasts a half-hour to 45 minutes. Severe weather cancels.  

Family Art Project: Brilliance of Seeds and Weeds 

Sat, August 19, 2023, 10AM–1PM 

Sun, August 20, 2023, 10AM–1PM 

Free with admission to the grounds

 

Join us in exploring weeds and seeds. Using these plant parts as materials to make paper and learn more about germination and the seed dispersal process. The program takes place indoors in the Kerlin Learning Center located on the lower level of Wave Hill House. 

Public Garden Highlights Walk 

Sun, August 20, 2023, 2–2:45PM 

Free with admission to the grounds 

Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Topics vary by season and the expertise of the Guide--come back for an encore; each walk varies with the Guide leading it. This walk lasts a half-hour to 45 minutes. Severe weather cancels. 

Public Garden Highlights Walk 

Thu, August 24, 2023, 12–12:45PM 

Free, and admission to the grounds is free on Thursdays 

Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Topics vary by season and the expertise of the Guide--come back for an encore; each walk varies with the Guide leading it. This walk lasts a half-hour to 45 minutes. Severe weather cancels. 

HOURS: 10AM–5:30PM, Tuesday–Sunday 

Shuttle Service runs Thursday–Sunday 

Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at wavehill.org.