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Long-awaited Sunnyside playground breaks ground in honor of fallen firefighter

Elected officials, Parks Department representatives and members of Michael Davidson's family break ground at the planned Michael R. Davidson Playground. Photo: Shane O'Brien

April 22, 2025 By Shane O’Brien After years of planning, setbacks, and community advocacy, NYC Parks broke ground Monday afternoon on the new Michael R. Davidson Playground in Sunnyside. The $4.8 million project will transform the former Phipps Playground site into a modern public park honoring the FDNY firefighter who died in the line of… Read more »