East New York , Brooklyn | DiverseCITY

On this episode, the effort to repurpose unused land to create employment and affordable housing in the beleaguered community. Growing healthy and culturally relevant foods in one of the city’s biggest food swamps. The uphill battle to heal wounds between the NYPD’s 75th precinct and East New York residents. Keeping Starrett City affordable, but at what cost? Then CUNY’s push to bring higher education to the neighborhood.
Guest
Nandini Bagchee, Associate Prof., Spitzer School of Architecture , City College of New York
Christopher Banks, President, NYPD 75th Precinct Community Council
Rebeccah Caraballo, President, Starret City Tenants Association
Iyeshima Harris, Co-Project Director, East New York Farms
Charles McNally, Director, External Affairs -NYU Furman Center
William Pape Outreach Coordinator, NYC Dept. Of Parks & Recreation/Green Thumb
Simone Rodriguez, Vicepresident, Workforce Development & Continuing Education At Kingsborough Community
Boris Santos, Treasurer, East New York Community Land Trust
Kavata Washington, Vice President, Starrett City Tenants Association
Recording Date 12/19/2022 First Air Date 01/12/2023
DiverseCITY highlights the beautiful mosaic that is New York, one neighborhood at a time. The monthly series features a bit of history, shares community issues of concern, and profiles businesses that are unique to their neighborhood. The show hopes to familiarize New Yorkers with their neighboring communities.
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