As 25th anniversary approaches, tribute on Hudson riverfront lacks steel cladding, and other areas in poor shape

Officials say Empty Sky project is considered complete though original design was never executed

Advocates want officials to reject privatization and commercialization of a key state asset

Differing perspectives on the park’s future evident at task force meeting

Shawn La Tourette, commissioner of the DEP, discusses key issues including Liberty State Park’s future

Pushback after a warning from leading Democratic lawmakers

A 235-acre section will be remediated, first phase in park revitalization

DEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette discusses park revitalization and protection

The first phase involves the cleanup of contamination

The DEP plan involves restoration, cleanup and new recreational amenities

Critics said previous legislation left the area in Liberty State Park vulnerable to privatization

Opponents of the legislation say it paves the way for privatization

Transportation will be key. One sports columnist hopes NJ Transit has learned from ‘nightmare in 2014 at the Super Bowl’

A golf course could be something you see in the park if this bill passes

Park advocates worry that newly proposed bill doesn’t explicitly ban privatization

Environmentalists back bill prohibiting large-scale commercial development in the park

A loophole in the budget makes Liberty State Park vulnerable to a golf course developer.

Murphy said he was pleased with social distance compliance but that he wants to see more masks.

The governor says state and country parks, like Liberty State Park, will remain closed.

Lawmakers and residents call on the governor to reconsider his executive order.