Published Jul 22, 2006
Modified Jan 18, 2008
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Gulp. We almost feel sorry for the poor little invincible man of rubber. But hey, at least being plastic he's not likely to get struck by lightning while resting in his puddle of rainwater.
'fallen hero' by chacabuco via Contribute.
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As the first city-sanctioned community garden celebrates its 50th anniversary, leaders of community gardens around the five boroughs share stories about cultivating green spaces and strengthening neighborhood ties.
Published May 13, 2023
Five decades ago, the Liz Christy Community Garden on the Lower East Side was nothing more than a garbage-strewn vacant lot frequented by drug dealers. Donald Loggins was among the local residents who took control of it.
