# New York recreational and cultural infrastructure investment > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/new-york-recreational-and-cultural-infrastructure-investment > Updated: 2026-11-05T16:56:28.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Public and cultural infrastructure projects are receiving significant investment across New York, specifically in Yonkers and Brooklyn. In Yonkers, Mayor Mike Spano announced renovations for several parks, including Georgia Avenue, Grant, Trenchard, and Pelton parks, to modernize playgrounds, landscaping, and basketball courts. In Brooklyn, recreational upgrades include a $2.89 million investment in basketball courts at locations such as Fish Playground, Jackie Robinson Playground, and Sunset Park, a project involving the New York Liberty, the Brooklyn Nets, and the Joe and Clara Tsai Foundation. Further state funding led by Governor Kathy Hochul has been allocated for cultural and historic sites. This includes $14 million for the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, and the Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network. Additionally, $10 million is designated for the restoration of historic Hangars 3 and 4 at Floyd Bennett Field to create public spaces for education and community use. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-05: New York State allocates millions for Brooklyn cultural and historic sites New York State has announced millions in funding for Brooklyn cultural institutions, including HITN, the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, BAM, and the restoration of historic hangars at Floyd Bennett Field. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-state-allocates-millions-for-brooklyn-cultural-and-historic-sites ### 2026-11-02: New York recreational spaces receive upgrades in Yonkers and Brooklyn Yonkers and Brooklyn are seeing significant investments in public parks and basketball courts to improve community accessibility and safety through various municipal and private partnerships. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-recreational-spaces-receive-upgrades-in-yonkers-and-brooklyn --- Cite as: New York recreational and cultural infrastructure investment. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/new-york-recreational-and-cultural-infrastructure-investment