Bedford Park's Playstreets set to close
Posted: Updated:The Police Athletic League's Playstreets program is set to close after more than 20 years of serving children in Bedford Park.
The popular summer program hosts more than 100 children, but its director says it will be gone this year "due to a reduction in departmental funding."
Some Playstreets are being closed and replaced by other summer programs.
PAL Playstreets was started in 1914 to provide children with a safe place to learn, play and interact with their communities.
The Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice told News 12 in a statement, "This year, we are making some strategic improvements to serve more people with a richer array of dedicated services for the same amount of money."
EducationMore>>
School for visually impaired celebrates 115th birthday, new program
School for visually impaired celebrates 115th birthday, new program
A school for the visually impaired in the borough is celebrating its 115th birthday.A school for the visually impaired in the borough is celebrating its 115th birthday.Cardinal Dolan visits Mott Haven, celebrates Mass at St. Luke
Cardinal Dolan visits Mott Haven, celebrates Mass at St. Luke
Students at the St. Luke School welcomed a very special visitor who helped them continue their Catholic education -- Cardinal Timothy Dolan.Students at the St. Luke School welcomed a very special visitor who helped them continue their Catholic education -- Cardinal Timothy Dolan.Bronx Envision Academy DJ club celebrates 7 years with new creative space
Bronx Envision Academy DJ club celebrates 7 years with new creative space
A high school DJ and music production program is celebrating seven years with a new studio.A high school DJ and music production program is celebrating seven years with a new studio.PS 18 unveils new vision clinic for elementary students
PS 18 unveils new vision clinic for elementary students
A Mott Haven School is giving kids a chance to see life through a new lens.A Mott Haven School is giving kids a chance to see life through a new lens.NYC Department of Education decides to close on Dec. 23
NYC Department of Education decides to close on Dec. 23
News 12
News 12
The New York City Department of Education has announced schools will close on Dec. 23, 2019.The New York City Department of Education has announced schools will close on Dec. 23, 2019.
Top StoriesMore>>
Police: Body found wrapped in blanket in University Heights
Police: Body found wrapped in blanket in University Heights
Police say a body was discovered unresponsive and wrapped in a blanket in University Heights Friday night.Police say a body was discovered unresponsive and wrapped in a blanket in University Heights Friday night.School Spirit Showdown: Vote on the Top 12 schools
School Spirit Showdown: Vote on the Top 12 schools
It's a battle for bragging rights! News 12 is looking for the schools with the most school spirit! Is it yours?
It's a battle for bragging rights! News 12 is looking for the schools with the most school spirit! Is it yours?
Throgs Neck community celebrates state’s move to block planned treatment center
Throgs Neck community celebrates state’s move to block planned treatment center
A community in Throgs Neck is celebrating a decision by the state to shut down a plan for a drug treatment facility that people had been protesting for years.A community in Throgs Neck is celebrating a decision by the state to shut down a plan for a drug treatment facility that people had been protesting for years.NYPD: 3 dead of gunshots in Harlem building that was on fire
NYPD: 3 dead of gunshots in Harlem building that was on fire
Emergency responders found a chaotic scene Friday at a Harlem building that was on fire while three people lay dead of gunshot wounds in an apparent murder-suicide.Emergency responders found a chaotic scene Friday at a Harlem building that was on fire while three people lay dead of gunshot wounds in an apparent murder-suicide.New York Blood Center calls for donors as supply hits record low
New York Blood Center calls for donors as supply hits record low
New York Blood Center calls for donors as supply hits record low
New York Blood Center calls for donors as supply hits record low
The New York Blood Center is calling for donors as the region's supply hits a record low.The New York Blood Center is calling for donors as the region's supply hits a record low.
