Tomorrow lovers of the outdoors can enjoy New York’s wonderful parks for free.  Thanks to National Public Lands Day on September 22, all parks are open to the public to come and enjoy and appreciate the country’s wonderful land and outdoors life.  The Day was established to “celebrate the connection between people and green space in their community, inspire environmental stewardship and encourage use of open space for education, recreation and general health.”

In addition, check out the varied volunteer opportunities  that are available in and around New York City as well as other areas.

For example, tomorrow, a mere 8 minute ferry ride from lower Manhattan, volunteers at Governors Island will get their hands dirty and feel the love of the land as they cut through overgrowth, mulch trees and clear pathways for everyone to enjoy.  The National Environmental Educational Foundation (NEEF) organizes lots of events just like this for the special day so check out their website for more ideas on how to be a productive, constructive part of maintaining and improve the public lands in your neighborhood.

Earlier this month, dedicated staff from the Eyewitness News were recognized for their 10 year service to the Walt Disney Company.  Celebrants at the event included: Bob Iger, CEO of Disney, Sandra Bookman, Michelle Charlesworth and Joe Torres (anchors), Steve Livingstone (producer), David Mulewski (evening media manager), Ish Meir (editor) and Debra O’Connell (general manager).

Another milestone for the company occurred earlier in the summer when The Walt Disney Company celebrated Mattinson’s milestone on June 4, 2018 – his  official 65th anniversary with the Company. Andrew Millstein – Animation Studios President at Walt Disney – said: “All of us who work at Walt Disney Animation Studios are better because of your participation and your presence at the Company.”