Park or playground? New York development hinges on definition
Parks require approval of state legislature, governor before modification but playgrounds do not
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WHETHER an East Harlem ballpark will give way to what could be the tallest building between Midtown Manhattan and Boston may hinge upon the definition of a park versus a playground.
The latest battle between New York's preservationists and developers is being waged over a 1.5 acre (0.6 ha) parcel of jungle gym and soccer and baseball fields, known as the Marx Brothers Playground.
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