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NYCHA awards climate action grants to South Jamaica and Rockaways initiatives

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May. 5, 2025 By Shane O’Brien To mark Earth Week, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) awarded climate action grants to 17 resident-led projects across the five boroughs, including three in Queens, that focus on sustainability, food justice and environmental education. The Queens initiatives, sponsored by Rise Light & Power, include two community…

Planting the Seed: Cambria Heights garden makes a comeback

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Nov. 21, 2024 By Athena Dawson A group of Cambria Heights residents are working to revitalize their community garden.  In late July, the small group gathered to begin working on reopening the 227th Street Community Garden located at 116-98 227th St. Sam Riddell, the garden’s general coordinator, said the green space has been defunct since…