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Red Hook Farm Hopes to Grow with $25,000 Grant
The Red Hook Community Farm hopes to hire more local staff, thanks to a recent grant from New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
Topic: Environment
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Tenants: Garbage, Not Garden, Attracts Rats
Park Slope tenants lost the garden in front of their home because of a recurring rat problem, but some on the block believe poor trash management is the real problem.
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Community Gardeners and Developers Seek Common Space
In communities where both housing and fresh food are needed, the fight over vacant land is prompting policy reform — and tense collaboration between builders and planters.
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Mayor Offers a “Fair” Deal
Bill de Blasio presented plans to boost civic engagement and make New York the "fairest big city in the world" during his annual State of the City address.
Urban Coyotes Spur Walks on the Wild Side
The story of Hal, the coyote who made it to Central Park, inspires annual treks by fans determined to retrace his steps.
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Oyster-Driven Sewage Removal Stalls in Coney Island Creek
State officials are stonewalling on approving a permit for a state-funded program to use mollusks to clean-up the waterway, activists say.
AudioFiles: Watershed
Our podcast examines various watersheds – from water-related events to moments that bring water to your eyes.
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Brownsville Farm Reaps Bounty
The Project EATS Harvest Festival drew crowds to the 20,000-square-foot farm at the Marcus Garvey Apartments.