In Public Service – August, 27 2019
Maloney introduces bill to fix parks
U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney has introduced legislation to make it easier for community leaders in cities like New York to establish community gardens and revitalize their local parks.
Maloney’s bill, the Revitalizing Cities Through Parks Enhancement (RECIPE) Act would establish a $10 million grant program to assist non-profit community groups. The non-profits would obtain leases for vacant, municipally-owned lots. The grant funds would help the groups set up the community gardens and parks.