NYC Parks Commissioner To Resign At The End Of May

NEW YORK CITY — New York City Parks Department Commissioner Sue Donoghue has announced she will resign at the end of May after three and a half years in the position.

"I'm incredibly proud of all we've accomplished to make our parks cleaner, greener, and more equitable, and I'm confident this important work will continue in the hands of NYC Parks' dedicated public servants," Donoghue said in a released statement.

The news of her departure was first reported by THE CITY.

In an email directed to Parks staff, Donoghue said she was proud of "the historic progress in public safety at our pools and beaches, negotiating the first meaningful changes to the lifeguard contract in 40 years to strengthen our management, recruitment, and coordination of the lifeguard corps."

Mayor Eric Adams, in a statement, praised Donoghue for helping with the city’s lifeguard shortage and for expanding swimming classes citywide.

“From cleaning up our city’s parks to expanding green spaces and making swimming classes more accessible, Commissioner Sue Donoghue has been an invaluable part of our administration, and her impact will be felt for generations to come,” Adams said.

“We thank Sue for her years of dedicated service to the city and wish her all the best in her future endeavors.”

It is not known at this time who will replace Donoghue as parks commissioner.