City opens up first phase of Hunter's Point redevelopment

Mayor Michael Bloom-berg opened up western Queens' newest park Wednesday.

Hunters Point South Waterfront Park includes views of Manhattan and 5.5-acres of green space and park amenities.

The Long Island City park is phase one of a redevelopment project for the 30-acre space at Hunters Point that includes a new public school, retail and 5,000 units of housing, 60% of which will be designated as affordable.