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Letter to the Editor: Warning: NYCHA gives ZERO Warning

Hope you are well. Reaching out as I am so sad to say that after 12 years of personal financial contributions and countless hours of labor all provided by my wife and myself to transform this abandon lot in Red Hook, Brooklyn leveled in one morning (video on IG account). With out any warning, contact or heads up NYCHA rolled over all our hard work .

I began the farm because I enjoy gardening and wanted to do something positive for the neighborhood. Everything from the flowers to the produce were donated to the community– and NYCHA gave us ZERO warning the space was needed or that a demolition would occur. Granted there are some serious problems effecting the residents that live in NYCHA all over the city. From lead paint, broken elevators no heat or water even at times. I do not want to upstage these serous systemic problems that tenants have to endure but I can say I see first hand the dysfunction, lack of communication and overall mismanagement. In summary I hope a made a small impact on this tiny footprint in the city and I wish for better a stronger and more resilient community. We feel this story needs to be heard as it is a disservice to all in the community. Thank you….

Best,

Seth Brody

 

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  • Blake Sandberg is an artist, musician, filmmaker, skateboarder, company owner/. Sandberg is known for his painting and drawing; as well as his post-punk band Aliens. Sandberg also founded and runs a skateboard and printed goods company called Severed Leg Productions. While a long time east-coaster, his roots are in Austin, Texas.

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One Comment

  1. Sarah F Chapman
    August 6, 2019 at 3:21 pm

    Thanks for the try…….Sorry your hard work is gone……

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