October 10, 2024
Dear friends,
As the newly elected Chair of the Board of Trustees of Riverside Park Conservancy, I want to share a bit about my history with this remarkable organization that helps care for six miles of public parkland.
I am deeply committed to the Conservancy’s mission and vision for the future of our beloved park. It has been a personal joy to bring my experience in leadership and governance to the organization for the past several years. I initially joined the Board in 2016 and am thrilled that my fellow trustees have given me this vote of confidence.
As a Shareholder at the global law firm of Greenberg-Traurig, LLP, I head the firm’s New York City Government Law & Policy Practice. My professional experience counseling private and publicly owned companies and many not-for-profit entities in all aspects of the government contracting and city budget and legislative processes has served my time on the Conservancy’s Board well and will continue to guide the expertise I can offer in my new role as Board Chair.
As longtime Upper West Siders, my wife and I raised our two daughters in the Park (as children, they particularly loved Hippo Playground and bike riding on the promenade). Today, my wife and I continue our love of the Park with walks along the Hudson River Greenway, and I still enjoy tennis on the beautiful clay courts at 96th Street.
With great reverence to all the Chairs before me, I look forward to working with my fellow board members, the amazing and committed staff and volunteers of the Conservancy, as well as with our partners in government to continue to make improvements in the Park, not just for our enjoyment, but for the enjoyment of generations to come.
If you would like to donate, volunteer or make suggestions on how we can improve the Park please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Hope to see you in the Park and on the courts!
John Mascialino
About Riverside Park Conservancy
From 59th Street to 181st Street, from riverfront to city-side, Riverside Park Conservancy cares for and enhances six miles of parkland for present and future generations. Working together with the New York City Parks Department, we make improvements as diverse as the park itself and the city it serves.
