{"id":130,"date":"2026-03-20T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/council.nyc.gov\/lynn-schulman\/?p=130"},"modified":"2026-03-25T20:51:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T20:51:24","slug":"queens-sign-set-to-move-to-citi-field","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/council.nyc.gov\/lynn-schulman\/2026\/03\/20\/queens-sign-set-to-move-to-citi-field\/","title":{"rendered":"Queens Chronicle – Queens sign set to move to Citi Field"},"content":{"rendered":"

Relocation announcement comes amid push to keep it in Forest Hills<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

By Stephanie G. Meditz<\/mark><\/p>\n

Larry Ng\u2019s vibrant \u201cQueens, The World\u2019s Borough\u201d sculpture is moving to a new home \u2014 one it will share with the New York Mets.<\/p>\n

The stainless steel, six-foot tall artwork, originally on view in Forest Hills\u2019 MacDonald Park, will be relocated to Citi Field, City Councilmember Lynn Schulman (D-Forest Hills) announced March 20. Per city rules, it can\u2019t stay in its current spot \u2014 it was installed there last year for a temporary display through the city Parks Department\u2019s Art in the Parks program.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a lifelong Mets fan, I\u2019m especially proud that it will now be displayed at Citi Field \u2014 one of Queens\u2019 most iconic destinations \u2014 where millions of visitors will be able to experience and celebrate the diversity that makes our community so special,\u201d Schulman said in a press release.<\/p>\n

The sign\u2019s exact location at Citi Field was not immediately clear.<\/p>\n

Ng\u2019s sculpture, which is the same red, white and blue as the Queens flag, was crafted to represent the borough\u2019s rich history and cultural diversity. The release from Schulman\u2019s office called Citi Field, which welcomes millions of visitors each year, a \u201cfitting new home\u201d for the artwork, saying its message will continue to reach a broad, diverse audience.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis collaboration allows us to preserve an important symbol of borough pride while giving our fans a fantastic new landmark to enjoy and photograph during their visits to Citi Field,\u201d said Katie Haas, the Mets\u2019 executive vice president and chief of ballpark operations. \u201cIt is a privilege to help keep this artwork accessible to the public in the heart of Queens.\u201d<\/p>\n

News of the move comes amid a push from some neighbors to have the sculpture stay in MacDonald Park. Forest Hills native Carmen Montijo started a petition to let it stay put, calling it a symbol of the community\u2019s identity, strength and aspirations.<\/p>\n

The online petition had more than 360 signatures on Friday, and an event to garner more support was set for March 22.<\/p>\n

Per guidelines set by Parks and the city\u2019s Public Design Commission, permanent installations must be selected through a juried process and lengthy review period.<\/p>\n

The sculpture was approved for display in MacDonald Park through March 17, but Ng was given an extra month to relocate it. He had been working with Schulman and Parks on next steps, and he said in the release that he is \u201cthrilled\u201d about the move.<\/p>\n

\u201cQueens loves the New York Mets!\u201d Ng said.<\/p>\n

The installation timeline and public unveiling will be announced in the coming weeks, according to Schulman\u2019s office.<\/p>\n

Link to story: https:\/\/www.qchron.com\/editions\/queens-sign-set-to-move-to-citi-field\/article_03f99699-49d5-49a2-a23d-ed1360178269.html<\/a><\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Relocation announcement comes amid push to keep it in Forest Hills<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

By Stephanie G. Meditz<\/p>\n

Larry Ng\u2019s vibrant \u201cQueens, The World\u2019s Borough\u201d sculpture is moving to a new home \u2014 one it will share with the New York Mets.<\/p>\n

The stainless steel, six-foot tall artwork, originally on view in Forest Hills\u2019 MacDonald Park, will be relocated to Citi Field, City Councilmember Lynn Schulman (D-Forest Hills) announced March 20.<\/p>\n

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