Seen & Heard: Nature prunes Bogardus trees

February 26, 2026 Parks, Services

BLIZZARD DOES SOME DAMAGE IN BOGARDUS
The Blizzard of ’26 took down a bunch of tree limbs in Bogardus Plaza, and the Parks Department will pitch in to clear them, the Friends of Bogardus said. The Parks Department’s forestry division has been busy across the city collecting and trimming limbs snapped by the weight of the snow, receiving more than 1,800 reports of downed trees and fallen limbs citywide.

BIG SPRING CUTBACK AT THE BATTERY
The Battery Conservancy will host a Big Spring Cutback volunteer event on Saturday, March 21, from 10a to noon, starting at the SeaGlass Carousel. Volunteers will work alongside the horticulture team to cut back leftover plant debris from last season, tidy garden beds, and help prepare the park for new growth. No gardening experience is necessary; the park will provide tools, guidance, and plenty of fresh air. Register here.

ANOTHER CLOSURE AT BROOKFIELD
J. wrote to say that the Drybar location in Brookfield was papered over and sure enough it is no longer on the website location list. (They still have one on West Broadway and Leonard.)

ATM IN THE CHAMBERS STREET STATION
Has this ATM always been there? Maybe I never noticed it when the newsstand was open? I can’t say I would be likely to take out cash at that spot…

 
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  1. Nicole Vianna
    February 28, 2026 • 11:19 am

    Be careful leaving Morgan’s on the Hudson St. side — the tree right outside the entrance lost a large branch in the storm that then split into 2 big pieces, both of which are still hung up in other branches of the tree. A windy day will likely take them down and the diameter of the branch at the broken spot makes it look like they are potential killers if they hit your head. I reported it to 311 several days ago and I know the Parks Department has been notified, but was told it could take up to 8 days for someone to come check it out.

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