Wave Hill Weekly Events (Jun 5 – June 12) | Celebrate Wave Hill's 60th Anniversary!

 

Get ready to celebrate Wave Hill’s 60th Anniversary all weekend long! Become inspired by the communities that bring joy to our gardens. From meaningful exhibitions to lively music and family fun, this year we have something for everyone. Take time to honor the flora and fauna all around. The trees around the grounds hold wisdom and endless stories to share, give them a listen and learn about the history of Wave Hill in their time here. 

Be Inspired! Celebrating Wave Hill at 60 

June 5  –  June 8, 2025, All Day  

Free with Admission 

Experience four days filled with inspiration, creativity, and joy! Find inspiration throughout our gardens and galleries with art, music, and hands-on activities for all ages. Meet our extraordinary Gardeners and learn what inspires them!  

 

Free Admission on Thursday. Regular Admission pricing applies on Friday. Saturday and Sunday are premium admission days – purchase tickets by June 6 and save $3 on each ticket! Members enjoy free admission. 

 

Gardens: 

 

Accessible Garden Highlights Tour 

Fri, Jun 6, 1:00PM – 2:00PM 

Free with admission to the grounds   

Registration not required.   

Take a leisurely guided walk with a Wave Hill Garden Guide to observe early summer garden highlights. All are welcome! 

 

 

Art:  

 

Public Gallery Tour 

Thu, Jun 5, 10:00AM – 1:00PM   

Free with admission to the grounds  

Registration not required. 

Visitors can expect an in-depth look at artworks on view in Glyndor Gallery and in the Sunroom Project Space, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in the unique context of a public garden between nature, culture and site. 

 

Exhibitions Reception with Artists 

Sat, Jun 7, 10:00AM – 1:00PM   

Free with admission to the grounds  

Registration not required. 

Four new art exhibitions open with installations both in Glyndor Gallery and outdoors on the grounds.

Experience a guided walkthrough of our artists' site-specific sculptures. Then, head inside for a reception with the artists and a look at two indoor interactive instillations.   

 

 

Family:  

 

Family Art Project: Winged Wonders 

Sat, Jun 7, 10:00AM – 1:00PM 

Sun, Jun 8, 10:00AM – 1:00PM   

Free with admission to the grounds  

Registration not required. 

Be inspired by Wave Hill’s winged visitors! Let shimmering critters spark your imagination as you create your own whimsical wings. Then, capture gentle garden sounds and colors by making a lively streamer. At 1:00PM, join a joyful parade, fluttering together to celebrate nature’s diversity.

 

Great Pollinator Ramble 

Sat, Jun 7 , 1:30PM – 3:30PM 

Sun, Jun 8 , 1:30PM – 3:30PM 

Free with admission to the grounds 

Wave Hill comes to life with the Great Pollinator Ramble! For two hours, a roving host of larger-than-life pollinator puppets, created by Processional Arts Workshop. Wander at will to seek out 10 different species of Hudson Valley bees, butterflies, beetles, and birds hidden among the greenery! 

 

 

Performances:  

 

Party in the Garden: Brass Queens 

Sat, Jun 7, 7:00PM – 8:00PM 

Free with admission to the grounds  

Registration not required. 

To help celebrate our 60th anniversary, the New York-based, female-led Brass Queens returns to Wave Hill with their signature style that sits at the intersection of the Big Apple and the Big Easy. Their sound is deeply inspired by and pays homage to the New Orleans brass band tradition while injecting the upbeat, multifaceted energy of their New York home into each performance. 

 

Party in the Garden: Alea 

Sat, Jun 8, 7:00PM – 8:00PM 

Free with admission to the grounds  

Registration not required. 

Colombian-born singer, composer, and musician Alea creates a sound that celebrates Latin America. Alea brings her live performance outdoors to Wave Hill’s Great Lawn in honor of the garden’s 60th anniversary, combining her rich and diverse afro-indigenous background and her experience with wide-ranging musical landscapes. 

 

 

Special Events: 

 

Afternoon Tea 

Thurs, Jun 5 , 11:00AM – 1:30PM  

Tues, Jun 10, 11:00AM – 1:30PM 

7 Day Advanced Booking Required 

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:00AM or 1:30PM, enjoy delicious tea sandwiches and delectable pastries with a specialty tea selection served on our Kate French Terrace, weather permitting, or in our quaint Tea Room at the historic Wave Hill House. Provided by our exclusive partner Great Performances, the menu uses local and seasonal ingredients, inspired by their own organic farm, Katchkie Farm. Due to the nature of the event, no substitutions or changes are available. 

  

 

HOURS STARTING MARCH 15: 10AM–5:30PM, Tuesday–Sunday  

Shuttle Service Free from Subway and Metro-North, Saturday–Sunday 

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

The East Bronx History Forum will be holding its 195th meeting on Wednesday, May 21st at 7:30 pm in the lower level of St. Clare of Assisi Church, located at 1027 Rhinelander Avenue.

 

Dear East Bronx History Forum Member,

If you are an old time New York Yankee fan, you may remember the jingle “Hey get your cold beer, get your ice-cold Ballantine beer”. Met fans may think of hearing “My beer is Rheingold the dry beer, think of Rheingold the dry beer, it’s not bitter, not sweet, it’s the extra dry treat, won’t you try extra dry Rheingold beer?” 

     The East Bronx History Forum (EBHF) will be visiting the time when there was no beer for sale at Yankee Stadium, Ebbets Field or the Polo Grounds. On January 17, 1920, the 18th Amendment to the U.S. constitution banned the sale and consumption of alcohol throughout the entire United States. Unless shhhhh, I know a place in the Bronx. 

     The East Bronx History Forum will be holding its 195th meeting on Wednesday, May 21st at 7:30 pm in the lower level of St. Clare of Assisi Church, located at 1027 Rhinelander Avenue. Parking is free and just north of the entrance on Paulding Avenue. Know the password and you are in but remember mum’s the word. 

      The EBHF is pleased to have one of the most renowned Bronx bootleggers, sorry urban archeologist and investigators to lead the presentation ‘Bronx Bootleggers Strike Again’. The EBHF vice-President and retired NYPD officer Tom Vasti will be tracking down the gangsters that ran the Bronx and the places that sold the illegal beer and liquor. It is estimated that over 100,000 speakeasies operated in New York City from 1920 to 1933, but the focus will be on the most prominent and luxurious joints in the east Bronx. 

     This free event is located on Paulding Avenue in Msgr. Joseph Raimondo Hall. Parking is free and just north of the entrance on Paulding Avenue. Please do not BYOB because Raimondo Hall is a dry house. The EBHF is a 501(c)3 non-profit chartered by the New York State Education Department. Donations are always accepted and can be made through our website BronxNYC.com. Additionally, remember to join us on Monday, May 26th at the intersection of White Plains and Unionport Roads for our annual Memorial Day service at 12:15 pm. Please follow us on our Facebook, Instagram & Youtube pages for the most current updates or information. 

 

Dorothy A. Krynicki 

Secretary 

dabkrynicki@aol.com

Arthur Flegenheimer, aka Dutch Schultz

Photo credit: Lloyd Sealy Library Collection, John Jay College

Partnerships for Parks Turns 30

 

 

Volunteers pose in vintage It's My Park shirts at Coffey Park in Brooklyn, 2006.

Partnerships for Parks Turns 30!

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the largest community engagement program for local parks in NYC, Partnerships for Parks (PfP), a joint program of City Parks Foundation and NYC Parks.  Since 1995, we've been bringing New Yorkers together across neighborhoods, backgrounds, and sectors to help our shared, local green spaces thrive.

Today, we work with nearly 500 community groups supporting 400 parks and mobilize over 30,000 volunteers annually. Together, we build long-term investment in public space and strengthen the social fabric of our city’s neighborhoods. Celebrate with us this year by getting involved! 

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A native goldenrod plant blooms at a city park. Photo courtesy of NYC Parks.

Join Us for a Native Plant Garden Tour

Join Partnerships for Parks and the Friends of Tompkins Square Park for a tour of the Tompkins Square Park native plant garden and learn about the benefits of native plants for our local ecosystems. Find out how to create a native plant garden including how to get approvals for plantings, where to source plants, and the various resources we offer. We will end with a networking hour, coffee, and giveaways so that you can get to know other native plant enthusiasts across the city!

*This event is part of the NYC Parks GreenThumb 2025 National GrowTogether Conference, an inspiring, four-day gathering of community gardeners and leaders celebrating the power of urban green spaces and community gardening in New York City.

Sunday, June 8, 2025 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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NYC Green Fund Grassroots grantee One Whale's Tale's Cumbia Festival at Good Life Garden in Brooklyn, 2024.

Spring 2025 NYC Green Fund Grassroots Grantees Announced

We’re thrilled to announce we've just awarded $514,000 in grants to 78 community groups across the five boroughs through the NYC Green Fund Grassroots grant program. With funding for programming addressing equity, climate change, and environmental justice under threat, funding sources like the NYC Green Fund are a lifeline for frontline community groups sustaining neighborhood parks.

The current round of NYC Green Fund Grassroots grants range from $1,000 to $23,000 to support stewardship and activation of local parks and open spaces across the city. The funded projects tackle environmental and social issues facing New York communities including extreme heat and wildfires, green space neglect, food insufficiency, lack of youth programming, health inequity, and tree canopy disparities with creative, community-based responses such as environmental education, pollinator habitats, urban farming, food distributions, green internships, and tree planting.

Some highlights from the coming season:

• Friends of Inwood Hill Park will lead monthly educational events in Manhattan for children to learn about fire ecology and forest regeneration in the aftermath of last year’s wildfires.
• Ujamaa Garden will transform an overgrown lot with pollinator gardens, bi-weekly food distributions, and a Caribbean cultural celebration in an effort to reach young mothers in the Eastchester section of the Bronx.
• Bee University NYC will provide a comprehensive youth development program, introducing local youth to a variety of green jobs from beekeeping to coastal restoration via a partnership with Billion Oyster Project on Staten Island.
• Living Faith Development Corporation will connect over a dozen immigrant girls from Flushing to outdoor experiences across NYC. 
• One Whale’s Tale will host the third annual Cumbia Festival of music, food, crafts, and celebration. Prior funding allowed this group to connect nearly 200 Brooklynites to Colombian culture and their local community garden.

For more information about the awardees, click here. The NYC Green Fund Grassroots grant application will re-open in July. For the latest updates, check our site or sign up for our mailing list. 

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Urban Forest Plan Community Kick-off 

New York City is developing its first Urban Forest Plan, and we want to hear your ideas, experiences, and recommendations to inform the plan.

Hosted by the Mayor’s Office of Climate & Environmental Justice, NYC Parks, City Parks Foundation, Partnerships for Parks, Natural Areas Conservancy, and The Nature Conservancy, the kickoff is an opportunity to learn about the creation of the Urban Forest Plan, and to share your vision for the future of New York City’s trees. Upcoming kickoffs are in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Missed your borough? There's a virtual option too!

REGISTER HERE

Partnerships for Parks is a joint program of City Parks Foundation and NYC Parks that supports and champions a growing network of leaders caring and advocating for neighborhood parks and green spaces. We equip people and organizations with the skills and tools needed to ensure these spaces are dynamic community assets.

Governor Hochul Marches in JCRC-NY Israel Day on Fifth Parade

Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul marched in the JCRC-NY Israel Day on Fifth parade.

Thank you, Mark, and all the members of JCRC and Eric Goldstein for all the great work you do with UJA and all of the supporters of Israel who are gathered here today. Make your voices heard.

You can do better than that. I want them to hear you across the ocean. Let them know as John Kennedy — if you allow me to quote another Irish Catholic because that's what I am. You okay with me quoting John Kennedy?

He said, “Israel in 1960 was the child of hope”. That is the theme of our parade. And they said they'll always overcome adversity because — my God, they are resilient people. They were tested then at the birth of this nation and they're continuing to be tested today.

And as I said last year — speaking about the hostages — I went there and I met Keith’s family in Israel days after they were taken hostage. We gathered, all of us went together. And we said, “We will not rest until every single one of them is brought home.” Never in the wildest dreams did I think that 589 days later, there'd still be 60 – 60 hostages waiting to come home. Some alive and some have not made it.

My God, we will not rest until these three words become a reality. “Bring them home.”

Bring them home. Bring them home. Thank you. We're going to continue supporting Israel. Always here in the great State of New York. Thank you.

 

MAYOR ADAMS TAKES ACTION TO GET MORE VETERANS HOUSED AND GOOD JOBS, “KICKS OFF VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS’ WEEK”

 

Adams Administration Renews Support for Cold War Veterans’ Property Tax Exemption, Expands Interest-Free Home Loan Options, and Simplifies Access to Housing and Jobs for New York City Veterans 

Part of National Military Appreciation Week, New York City’s Fleet Week, and Lead up to Memorial Day, Adams Administration Launches “Veterans and Service Members’ Week,” Uplifting City’s Efforts to Serve Those Who Have Served Fellow Americans  

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Veterans’ Services Commissioner James Hendon today kicked off “Veterans and Service Members’ Week” — coinciding with national Military Appreciation Month — by announcing a series of strategic initiatives focused on strengthening housing stability and enhancing employment opportunities for veterans and their families. These initiatives reaffirm Mayor Adams’ commitment to placing veterans at the center of New York City’s broader economic agenda, ensuring that those who served this nation can thrive in the greatest city in it. Mayor Adams’ Veterans and Service Members’ Week aims to uplift the city’s efforts to serve those who have served the United States, including the 210,000 veterans who live in New York City.  

“Our veterans and service members put their lives on the line for our country, fighting to defend our way of life — that’s why our administration will always have their backs,” said Mayor Adams. “With over 210,000 veterans living in our city, Veterans and Service Members’ Week and National Military Appreciation Month is about ensuring we give all our military members — both past and present — the support and resources they need and deserve. Through smart, targeted investments, we are connecting New York City’s veterans to affordable housing, job opportunities, and more as we deliver a safer, more affordable city to all, including those who have and continue to serve our nation.” 

“Today, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice by taking concrete steps to support those who returned home. Streamlined access to housing and expanded employment support directly translate into a stronger, healthier veteran community,” said Department of Veterans’ Services Commissioner Hendon. “These initiatives reflect our ongoing commitment to fulfilling that responsibility.” 

The Adams administration has been focused on delivering for veterans and service members, including by fostering new opportunities for veterans as they build the next chapter in their careers. In an eight-month period, between November 2023 and June 2024, the administration contacted over 10,500 New York City veterans and connected them with referrals for various supportive services as part of “Mission: VetCheck,” a partnership between the Department of Veterans’ Services and New York Cares that enlists volunteers to make supportive check-in calls to veterans across the city, creating a crucial point of connection between veterans and their community to provide resources and information about public services, including mental health services, free meals, housing resources, and employment information.  

Building on these accomplishments, the Adams administration is announcing four key strategic initiatives focused on helping veterans secure affordable housing and job opportunities: 

Renewed Advocacy for Cold War Veterans Property Tax Exemption

New York City is renewing its call for the passage of the Cold War Veterans Property Tax Exemption, a measure that would extend long-overdue property tax relief to veterans who served honorably during periods of peacetime. While New York state authorizes three categories of veteran property tax exemptions, New York City currently implements only two, making it the only major tax jurisdiction in the state that has not adopted all three. 

The Adams administration is announcing support for Intro No. 0740-2024, a New York City Council bill that would correct this imbalance. If enacted, the law is expected to provide an average annual benefit of $938 to approximately 11,000 eligible Cold War-era veteran homeowners while bringing New York City into alignment with statewide norms — ensuring parity for veterans who stood ready to serve, even in times of uneasy peace. 

Interest-Free Homeownership Loans for Veterans

To help veteran families build long-term stability through homeownership, the Department of Veterans’ Services has partnered with the Hebrew Free Loan Society (HFLS) and the State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) to launch the HFLS Veterans Homeownership Loan Program. 

The program offers zero-interest, no-fee loans of up to $30,000 — capped at 2 percent of a home’s purchase price — for veterans purchasing homes through SONYMA’s Homes for Veterans program. Loans are repayable over five years through monthly installments, providing vital financial flexibility at the critical point of purchase. This initiative is designed to close affordability gaps and enable more veterans to put down permanent roots in New York City neighborhoods. 

Simplified Housing Access for Veterans with Disabilities

The Department of Veterans’ Services, in collaboration with the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, has streamlined the NYC Housing Connect application process to make it faster and more accessible for veterans with disabilities. Under the revised policy, veterans applying for affordable housing through NYC Housing Connect can now have their disability status certified directly by a supervisor at either the Department of Veterans’ Services or the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). 

Previously, applicants were required to obtain certification from a licensed medical provider. This change eliminates that requirement, allowing licensed clinical social workers or designated civil servants at the Department of Veterans’ Services or the VA to complete the necessary third-party certification. The updated process reduces administrative barriers and expedites housing access for qualified veterans. 

Targeted Employment Support for Veterans

Since January 2025, the Department of Veterans’ Services has provided direct, personalized support to nearly 100 veterans navigating complex job transitions, including many impacted by federal workforce reductions. Through one-on-one guidance, résumé support, job matching, and skills translation, the Department of Veterans’ Services has helped veterans secure new roles, access job training, and take meaningful steps toward long-term career growth. 

Veterans supported by the Department of Veterans’ Services have recently been placed at agencies and institutions across both the public and private sectors, including at the New York City Department of Buildings, New York City Emergency Management, the New York City Department of Small Business Services, Northwell Health, Morgan Stanley, and Macquarie Capital. 

The Department of Veterans’ Services continues to expand its employment partnerships across industries to connect veterans with careers that match their experience, leadership skills, and aspirations. Veterans seeking employment support are encouraged to visit the Department of Veterans’ Services website to connect with a specialist.