New York City Department of Parks and Recreation as well as major repairs in parks that have a useful life of more than five years and cost at least $35,000. Its regulations are compiled in Title 56 of the "New York City Rules". The original Parks Commission was formed in 1856 and was responsible only for Central Park. In 1870 the Tweed Charter gave it jurisdiction for all the parks in Manhattan. In addition each borough had its independent Park Commission. A unified citywide New York City Parks Department was formed in 1934 with Robert Moses as the commissioner, a position he held until 1960. In 1968 it
New York City Central Labor Council five New York City boroughs, and to bring economic and social justice to New York City. The NYCCLC works with government leaders and various community groups to further worker empowerment in New York City. The council works to pass legislation and worker friendly policies through the New York City Council and New York State Legislature. The New York City Central Labor Council wields considerable influence with both local NYC and national policy makers. The NYCCLC also builds worker power through political education and action, supporting economic development in New York City, being an active partner with business and government leaders,