Outrage broke out when New York State announced in early January that Williamsburg’s Marsha P Johnson State Park would close for six months, leaving locals without a beloved space for fresh air along the East River.
Immediately after the abrupt closing, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher penned a letter to New York State Parks, urging for the construction project closing the park to be halted, so residents could enjoy the area.
The sudden closure of the…
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Hi Melissa! This article is a bit misleading. The park was never fully closed! That BIP entrance and those open portions have been accessible to the public since renovations started last year.