New York City Cleanup Corps Revitalizes Plumb Beach with the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy and Assemblymember Williams
Plumb Beach just got a whole lot cleaner, thanks to the help of the New York City Cleanup Corps (CCC), the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy (JBRPC), and New York State Assemblymember Jaime R. Williams, A.D. 59.
Since April 2021, the City Cleanup Corps, Mayor de Blasio’s New Deal-inspired economic recovery program, has hired thousands of New Yorkers to revitalize public spaces and parks throughout the five boroughs. In partnership with the City of New York and JCC of Greater Coney Island, JBRPC is hosting eight City Cleanup Corps Fellows through [insert last month of fellowship]. Starting in [first month of fellowship] 2021, Fellows have been assigned to refresh and revitalize federal, state and city parkland and shorelines throughout Brooklyn and Queens.
Within two weeks between September and October 2021, the Conservancy's CCC Fellows transformed Plumb Beach, which is a part of Gateway National Recreation Area and NYC Parks. CCC Fellows removed sand and debris from sidewalks and under benches, cleaned and painted benches and fencing, repainted defaced properties, and stenciled and repainted the iconic Plumb Beach Roundhouse.
"Thanks to the hard work of these City Cleanup Corps Fellows, Plumb Beach is more inviting than ever. Graffiti has been removed and walkways are now accessible. Benches are clean and painted, and fellows removed harmful trash and invasive plants throughout the park," Alex Zablocki, Executive Director, Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy said.
The Conservancy was joined by Assemblymember Williams to help restore Plumb Beach.
"A ray of color once again blossoms in Plumb Beach," said Assemblymember Jaime R. Williams. “This project is not just adding color and beauty to our park but it is imparting the importance of taking care of our community, which in turn can help to inspire the next generation.”
NYC Parks and the National Park Service provided support and supplies to help make the project a success.
"The City Cleanup Corps have proven to be an invaluable asset as we work towards recovery throughout the five boroughs,” said NYC Parks Commissioner Gabrielle Fialkoff. “Parks was happy to support the Jamaica Bay Corps members to keep our clean shorelines clean and inviting spaces for New Yorkers and visitors alike to enjoy."
The New York City Cleanup Corps is revitalizing neighborhoods and public spaces across the five boroughs while creating 10,000 jobs for New York City residents. Jobs with flexible hours and competitive hourly rates are still available. Learn more and apply today at https://nyc.gov/ccc.
The Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy (JBRPC) is a public-private partnership established in 2013 that is dedicated to improving the 10,000 acres of public parkland throughout Jamaica Bay and the Rockaway peninsula for local residents and visitors alike. With its partners at the National Park Service, the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and the New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, JBRPC works to expand public access; increase recreational and educational opportunities; foster citizen stewardship and volunteerism; preserve and restore natural areas, including wetland and wildlife habitat; enhance cultural resources; and ensure the long-term sustainability of the parklands. For more information you can visit www.jbrpc.org.
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