New York Plays grant

Father urged the council to vote on the New City Parks resolution quickly and budget a citywide playground master plan, citing inclusive play needs.

Longtime resident said it's unacceptable that most residents lack a walkable playground and urged the council to apply for the grant by the deadline.

Mother of a toddler noted there are no swings in any Newburgh playground and urged prioritizing a ground-up Delano Hitch playground through the grant.

Director of Little Friends Learning Loft asked the council to pass a resolution to apply for the grant by May 26, saying play builds resilience in kids.

Urged both the playground grant application and cancellation of the Flock contracts, citing new data-retention concerns under the current federal administration.

Backed the grant despite the tight timeline and recalled FDR dedicating the Delano Hitch pool in 1932 — 'let's build on that legacy.'

Dad of two young kids says Tyrone Crab Park shows what's possible — 'go get that money' for a destination park by the new pool.