Bushwick Farm Locked Out After 15 Years
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Bushwick City Farm Faces Uncertainty: A Thriving Green Space Threatened by Eviction
Volunteers at Bushwick City Farm in Brooklyn are locked out after fifteen years of transforming vacant lots into a thriving green space. The owner, fed up with ongoing issues, changed the locks and wants no more trouble. The farm, featuring sixty raised beds, chickens, and an aquaponics system, has fed thousands for free and served as a mutual aid hub, especially during the pandemic. However, recent city inspections found unpermitted structures and illegal wiring, leading to fines and a hearing on April fifteenth. The owner also owes over five hundred fifty thousand dollars in back property taxes. Local Councilmember Chi Ossé is now working to find a solution, with volunteers hoping the city will acquire the land through its GreenThumb program to protect this vital community spot.
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