Arbor Day Foundation, Verizon Plant Trees During Climate

"In partnership with New York City Parks Tree Time initiative, volunteers planted dozens of trees in St. Vartan Park in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan. St. Vartan Park borders the Queens Midtown Tunnel, which carries approximately 80,000 vehicles per day between Manhattan and Queens. These new trees will help limit the impact of air pollution from heavy traffic, as well as provide shade for the park's playgrounds."

""Verizon's leadership is making a real, lasting difference for communities. Our team at the Arbor Day Foundation has long appreciated their partnership," said Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. "We believe trees bring people together to do great things, and this project is proof. After nearly two generations without any new trees, we're restoring a canopy that will provide cleaner air, more shade, and endless beauty to this New York City neighborhood.""

Arbor Day Foundation and Verizon partnered with New York City Parks Tree Time to plant dozens of trees in St. Vartan Park during Climate Week NYC. St. Vartan Park borders the Queens Midtown Tunnel, which carries about 80,000 vehicles per day, so the new trees will limit air pollution impacts and provide shade for playgrounds. The planting is the first of three Climate Week events, with more trees scheduled in Baisley Pond Park, along Review Avenue in Queens, and along Borden Avenue in Long Island City. St. Vartan Park had not been fully renovated in over 40 years; without funding, new trees would not have appeared until at least 2030. Urban trees reduce temperatures, mitigate stormwater runoff, and improve air quality.

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