A planned restoration of the Bobby Walker Walk—a stretch of the East River Esplanade between E. 90th Street and E. 124th Street—has been truncated due to funding issues. ( Rendering: NYC EDC/NYC Parks Dept. ) Esplanade Overhaul Starting at East 94th Street Hits Funding Snag An overhaul of the East River Esplanade starting on East 94th Street has apparently run into money problems, forcing a triage... News 29 Jul 2026 | 05:53