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  • After School Program

    Find an after school program for an elementary, middle, or high school student. Report a problem with an after school program.

  • Barbecuing

    Learn about the rules for commercial and residential barbecuing, find a place to barbecue in a park, or report barbecuing where it is not allowed.

  • Beach Complaint

    Report a problem with beach maintenance, water quality, or safety equipment.

  • Beaches

    Find a beach.

  • Beacon Community Centers

    Find a school-based community center for children, youth, and adults.

  • Bike Helmet

    Get a free bicycle helmet or fitting.

  • Bike Lane

    Request a new on-street bicycle lane.

  • Bike Map

    Get the New York City Bike Map or have a bicycle shop location added to the map.

  • Bike Rack Complaint

    Report a bike rack issue or a usable abandoned bike chained to a bike rack.

  • Bike Rack Request

    Request that the City install a bike rack on public property or request a permit to install a rack on private property.

  • Bike Rules and Safety

    Learn about bicycle safety, rules, and regulations.

  • Bike Share Feedback

    Submit feedback about Citi Bike.

  • Bikes in Office Buildings

    Learn about the Bike Access to Office Buildings Law which allows bikes in commercial office buildings. Report office buildings not following with the law.

  • Biking Health Bulletin

    Learn about the health benefits of cycling.

  • Biking, Rollerblading, or Skating Complaint

    Report a problem caused by people biking, riding motorized scooters, rollerblading, skating, or using or storing ATVs.

  • Block Party, Street Fair, or Event Permit

    Apply for a permit to hold a block party, street fair, parade, or other event on a City street or sidewalk.

  • Botanical Gardens

    Learn about botanical gardens.

  • Breaking Park Rules

    Report a person or group breaking park rules.

  • Brooklyn Cyclones

    Learn about the Brooklyn Cyclones, including schedule and ticket information.

  • Camp

    Learn about summer camps, day camps, and overnight camps. Report a problem with a camp.

  • Car-Free Earth Day

    Learn about events and activities celebrating Earth Day.

  • Central Park

    Learn about Manhattan's largest park.

  • Citi Bike

    Learn about Citi Bike membership or report an equipment maintenance problem.

  • Dead Animal on Public Property

    Report a dead animal in a public place, including sidewalks, highways, and parks.

  • Dead Tree

    Request the removal of a standing dead or dying tree.

  • Dog or Animal Waste

    Report dog or animal waste in a park or on a street, sidewalk, or private property.

  • Events

    Learn about parades, festivals, exhibitions, public meetings, and workshops at City Agencies.

  • Fallen Tree or Branch

    Request the removal of a fallen tree or branch, cracked branches in danger of falling, or a tree in poor condition.

  • Film, Video, or Photography Permit

    Apply for a new film, video, or photography permit, or check the status of an existing permit.

  • Fire Hydrant Request

    Request installation, removal, relocation, spray cap fitting, or fender post installation.

  • Fireworks Complaint

    Report the sale, use, storage, or transport of illegal fireworks.

  • Fireworks Displays

    Get a list of legal fireworks displays and their locations.

  • Fitness Program

    Learn about getting and staying fit and find free fitness classes.

  • Golf Courses

    Learn about public golf courses.

  • Graffiti

    Report graffiti. Learn about what your options are when someone else reports graffiti on your building.

  • Green Thumb Garden Program

    Learn about the City's gardening program.

  • Horseback Riding Trails

    Learn about horseback riding trails run by the City.

  • Hunting and Fishing License

    Apply to the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation for a hunting or fishing license.

  • Ice Skating Rinks

    Find a public ice skating rink.

  • IDNYC Benefits

    Learn about the benefits of having an IDNYC card.

  • IDNYC Card Corrections, Changes, and Lost Cards

    Get help with updating IDNYC card information or replacing a lost or damaged card.

  • IDNYC Complaints, Status, and Questions

    Get information about IDNYC issues, status of an application, and their Mobile Enrollment Center.

  • IDNYC Documents Required to Apply

    Get information about required documents to prove identity and New York City residency when applying for IDNYC.

  • IDNYC Municipal ID Card

    Learn about and apply for the New York City's IDNYC municipal identification card for people who live in one of the 5 boroughs of New York City.

  • Invasive Plant Species

    Learn about and report invasive plant species.

  • Lifeguard Complaint

    Make a complaint about a lifeguard.

  • Loose Syringes

    Report loose syringes or needles on public property.

  • Make NYC Your Gym Health Bulletin

    Get a health bulletin which describes convenient ways to engage in low-cost fitness activities in New York City.

  • Marinas

    Find a marina to dock and moor a boat.

  • Metal Detector Permit

    Apply for a permit to use a metal detector in specific parks and beaches in the City.

  • Mobile Recreation Van

    Learn about a program which provides recreation for public events hosting 50 or more children.

  • Musician or Performer Permit

    Apply for a permit to perform in subways, streets, parks, and ferry terminals.

  • Nature Centers

    Learn about nature centers in parks.

  • New York Mets

    Learn about the New York Mets, including schedule and ticket information.

  • New York Yankees

    Get schedule, ticket, and stadium tour information for the New York Yankees and Staten Island Yankees.

  • Newtown Creek

    Information about Newtown Creek Nature Walk and Visitor Center.

  • Open Streets

    Learn about the program that transforms streets into open public space for pedestrians, cyclists, and school activities.

  • Overgrown Grass or Weeds

    Report overgrown grass or weeds on public property.

  • Parade or Sound Permit

    Apply for a parade or sound permit.

  • Park Art Vendor Rules

    Learn the rules for selling art, photography, reading material, or sculpture in City parks.

  • Park Event Permit

    Apply for a permit to hold an event in a City park or on a City beach.

  • Park Maintenance Complaint

    Report broken equipment, unclean conditions, or another maintenance problem in a City park, pool, recreation center, or greenway.

  • Parks

    Learn about features, activities, and events in City, State, and national parks.

  • Playgrounds

    Get locations of public playgrounds.

  • Poison Ivy

    Report poison ivy in a park or tree, on school property, or on private property.

  • Pool or Sauna Complaint

    Make a complaint about pool or sauna maintenance, water quality, or safety equipment.

  • Prospect Park

    Learn about the flagship park of Brooklyn.

  • Public Restrooms

    Find a public restroom.

  • Recreation Centers

    Find a recreation center and learn about activities and programs.

  • Saturday Night Lights

    Learn about a citywide program that provides young people with year-round free, exceptional sports programs on Saturday nights.

  • Scattering Ashes and Cremated Remains in Parks

    Learn about the rules for scattering ashes and cremated remains in NYC parks.

  • Shared E-Scooter Program

    Learn about the shared electric scooter program in the Bronx.

  • Sheltered Bike Parking

    Find free, sheltered bike parking.

  • Smoking or Vaping Complaint

    Report illegal tobacco or marijuana smoking or vaping.

  • Snow or Ice on Sidewalk

    Report snow or ice on a sidewalk. Learn about snow shoveling rules for property owners.

  • Sports Field or Court Permit

    Apply for a permit to reserve a field or court in a park.

  • Spotted Lanternfly

    Learn about the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) and report signs of SLF infestation.

  • Sprinklers

    Get locations of water sprinkler areas in City parks.

  • Street Light Complaint

    Report a problem with a street light.

  • Swimming Lesson

    Learn about free swim programs at public pools.

  • Swimming Pools

    Find a public swimming pool.

  • Tennis Permit

    Apply for a permit to play on a public tennis court.

  • Tree Pruning

    Learn about tree pruning, request pruning of a City tree, or become a volunteer Citizen Pruner.

  • Tree Stump

    Learn about City tree stump removals.

  • Unlocked Park or Playground

    Report an unlocked park, playground, or park building.

  • Vandalism in a Park

    Report vandalism taking place in a park.

  • Volunteer in Parks

    Help care for City parks and recreational facilities.

  • Watershed Recreation and Access Permit

    Learn about and apply for required permits for boating, fishing, hunting and other recreational activities on upstate reservoir lands.

  • Wi-Fi

    Learn about free public Wi-Fi and find places to connect to the Internet.

  • Youth Baseball and Defibrillators (AEDs)

    Learn about Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and trained responder requirements for youth baseball leagues.

  • Zoos and Aquariums

    Get locations, hours, and contact information for zoos and aquariums.

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