Mott Haven Herald

As pact with city expires, gardeners worry

Posted on 04. Aug, 2010 by Joe Hirsch.

Eight years ago, the city, the state and the creators of 500 community gardens on city-owned land reached an agreement that ended a long battle that began when the Giuliani administration sought to auction the garden lots to developers. Now, that agreement is set to expire, alarming gardeners in Mott Haven and Melrose who fear [...]

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Trees talk on the Grand Concourse

Posted on 20. Jul, 2009 by Jeanmarie Evelly.

By Jeanmarie Evelly jeanmarie.evelly@motthavenherald.com The Grand Concourse, the iconic boulevard that stretches along four miles of the Bronx, has 100 years of stories to tell. This summer and fall, Bronx residents are lending their voices to share those stories—through the trees that line the street’s parks and sidewalks. The Tree Museum is the creation of [...]

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