Sep 7, 2006: Lower East Side Children’s Community Garden Revitalized
The Council on the Environment of NYC (CENYC), along with the 5th Street Slope community gardeners, are pleased to announce the ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, September 12 at noon, celebrating the renovation of the 5th Street Slope Children’s Garden located at 626-27 East 5th Street (between Aves. B & C) on the Lower East Side.
Jun 25, 2006: Greenmarket to Open 10 New Markets This Summer
Mayor Bloomberg and Greenmarket Announce Opening of Farmer`s Market at NYC Housing Authority John Haynes Holmes Towers; Mayor’s Community Assistance Unit and Greenmarket to Open 10 New Markets This Summer.
Jun 13, 2006: New York City Council Honors Top Environmental Leaders for Making NYC the Big "Green" Apple
City Hall, June 6 – New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and Environmental Protection Committee Chairman James F. Gennaro recognized New Yorkers who are working to protect New York City’s environment. The inaugural Big “Green” Apple Award for Environmental Leadership was handed out to a diverse group of honorees, from an environmentally conscious architect to a community environmental justice organizer.