[midwood-reps] It's basically up to us to make our cities greener

[Josue Pierre via Reps-announce]

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> As the President and Congress consider cutting the budget for the Environmental Protection Agency by as much as $2.6 Billion, we must focus locally on what we can do to improve our environment. 
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> How local are am I talking? - As as local as our public parks and the block you live on. 
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> Below are a few activities I took part in, which may interest you as well. There is also a video at the end of this email. 
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> Over the last few weeks, I've had the chance to participate in a number of events to improve the quality of our green space in NYC while also meeting a few neighbors. 
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> I joined my neighbors on East 31st Street, and the Tildner Block Association to plant shrubs around our new trees. Special thanks to Tildner Block Association President Marjorie Faison, and Michelle Hines for organizing this event, as well as the many families that came out to help us plant. 
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> According to Michelle Hines "A year ago, there were only two trees on this entire block, now there are over 20." The city planted the trees at the request of the residents.
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> Prospect Park is one of Brooklyn's greatest treasures. It just needs a little cleaning up now and then. Which is why I was happy to join the Brooklyn Young Democrats in their Prospect Park Clean Up Day. We picked up bottles, plastic bags, another debris around the Boat House and even out from the lake. 
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> Want to learn more about the Brooklyn Young Democrats? Click here to visit their Facebook Page. 
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> Maintaining a friendly social environment for all our neighbors is important as well. 
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> The Vanderveer Place Block Association, in Flatbush, had their annual block party.  YES - I attend block parties in a suit. 
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> Residents also sold homemade baked goods, lemonade, and various foods. It was a great opportunity to get to know the families and potential friends that live just a few houses over. 
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> Have you visited the Highline yet? Well, I'm taking you on a FREE TOUR via Facebook. Just click on the image below to see the video:
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>                                        Highline Video
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> The High Line is a 1.45-mile-long linear park created on an elevated section of a disused New York Central Railroad track called the West Side Line, in New York City.
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> There are many groups, such as your local block association, and the Brooklyn Young Democrats who are engaged in activities like this through out the City. One place where you can get more information is your local Community Board.  
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> Don't know which Community Board you belong to? Click here, enter your address, and look under neighborhood information.
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> Good luck to you as you do your part. 
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> Sincerely,
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> Josue (Josh) Pierre
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> Democratic State Committeeman 
> Male District Leader 42nd AD - NYS
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> Josue Pierre · 76 E 31 St, Brooklyn, NY 11226, United States 
> This email was sent to Roijosue at yahoo.com. 
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