Councilmember Christopher Marte has introduced legislation that would end the use of artificial turf in New York City parks. Critics said the fake grass hurts people and the environment.

The awards, part of New York State's Downtown Revitalization Initiative ... back into public use as a performance space. Upgrading parks, public spaces and sidewalks between the Dobbs Ferry ...

The next steps: the villages and state are going to work together to determine which projects receive NY Forward funding.