New York City / Department of Parks & Recreation / Borough Commissioner

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Borough Commissioner

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

6 employees hold this title in Department of Parks & Recreation. Median total compensation for the role is $192,906, above the department median of $17,347.

Employees: 6
Total payroll: $938.7K
Role median: $192,906
Agency median: $17,347
Comparison: Above

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Borough Commissioner is held in 4 New York City departments. In Department of Parks & Recreation, the median of $192,906 ranks #3 of 4.

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$216,286 · 3

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$207,266 · 5

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$97,808 · 4

Median total compensation for the Borough Commissioner role in other New York Citydepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Other job titles in Department of Parks & Recreation

Administrative Community Relations Specialist 86
Administrative Community Relations Specialist 13
Administrative Horticulturist 48
Administrative Manager-Non-Mgrl 47
Administrative Parks & Recreation Manager 111
Administrative Project Manager 30
Administrative Staff Analyst 78
Agency Attorney 15
Architect 10
Assistant Civil Engineer 10
Assistant Landscape Architect 19
Associate Park Service Worker 374
Associate Project Manager 70
Associate Staff Analyst 17
Associate Urban Designer 15
Associate Urban Park Ranger 131
Auto Mechanic 29
Blacksmith 13
Carpenter 37
Cement Mason 21
Certified IT Administrator 16
Certified IT Developer 10
Chief Lifeguard 72
City Park Worker 2,028
City Planner 11
City Research Scientist 23
City Seasonal Aide 1,938
Clerical Associate Most Mayoral Ag 22
Climber & Pruner 92
Community Associate 106
Community Coordinator 548
Computer Associate 16
Computer Specialist 12
Construction Project Manager 58
Electrician 35
Exterminator 20
Forester 59
Gardener 182
Investigator 10
IT Automation and Monitoring Engineer 8
IT Project Specialist 24
Job Training Participant 3,673
Landscape Architect 82
Lifeguard 858
Maintenance Worker 92
Painter 50
Park Supervisor 514
Playground Associate 193
Plumber 62
Principal Administrative Associate - Non Supervisor 147
Procurement Analyst 16
Recreation Director 50
Recreation Specialist 224
Recreation Supervisor 141
Staff Analyst 9
Stationary Engineer 63
Steam Fitter 9
Supervisor of Mechanics 13
Telecommunications Associate 9
Urban Park Ranger 591

Record list

Employees with this title

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Lynda Ann Ricciardone

Borough Commissioner/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$202,201

Base pay: $201,662
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $539
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,201
Hire date: 1987-07-20
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $208,812
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 1,820

Lynda Ann Ricciardone holds the role of Borough Commissioner at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 38 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $202,201.

Martin Maher

Borough Commissioner/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$201,652

Base pay: $201,652
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,652
Hire date: 1985-08-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: G

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Base Salary: $208,801
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 1,820

Martin Maher holds the role of Borough Commissioner at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 40 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $201,652.

Jessenia Aponte

Borough Commissioner/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$193,648

Base pay: $193,648
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,648
Hire date: 2000-06-22
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx

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Base Salary: $206,301
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 1,820

Jessenia Aponte holds the role of Borough Commissioner at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Bronx. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $193,648.

Tricia Shimamura

Borough Commissioner/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$192,165

Base pay: $191,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,165
Hire date: 2024-03-25
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

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Base Salary: $206,212
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Parks & Recreation, Tricia Shimamura serves as a Borough Commissioner based in Manhattan. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Their 2025 pay totaled $192,165.

Joseph Homsey

Borough Commissioner/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$109,254

Base pay: $107,134
Overtime: $1,866
Other pay: $254
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,254
Hire date: 2013-09-30
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Richmond
Middle name: G

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Base Salary: $190,000
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 29.75
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Parks & Recreation, Joseph Homsey serves as a Borough Commissioner based in Richmond. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,254.

Michael Dockett

Borough Commissioner/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$39,732

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $39,732
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,732
Hire date: 1985-06-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $176,645
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 0

Michael Dockett holds the role of Borough Commissioner at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 40 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,732.