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Hell's Kitchen & Clinton

May 07, 2013

Dairy Truck Destroys 25-Year-Old Tree on West 45th Street, Neighbors Say

The tree was knocked down on Saturday after a Bartlett Dairy truck smashed into it, neighbors said.

Sunnyside

April 23, 2013

Dozens of Trees to Be Planted in Queens to Replace Those Downed by Sandy

The Greening Western Queens Initiative will plant 70 trees in Sunnyside and Woodside this spring.

Chelsea

April 10, 2013

Hudson River Park Seeks Volunteer Gardeners

The park hopes to maintain its gardens with an army of volunteer landscapers.

Long Island City

April 09, 2013

'Shady Park' Gets $10K Grant to Replace Trees Downed by Hurricane Sandy

Jimmy Van Bramer announced $10,000 in funding for the park, which lost its beloved trees in the storm.

Hunts Point

March 29, 2013

Tree Giveaway Lets Bronxites Beautify Their Backyards, Parks and Gardens

New York Restoration Project will offer 625 free trees at various Bronx sites from March 30 to April 28.

Astoria

February 20, 2013

Tree Care Class Helps Queens Residents Branch Out into World of Pruning

Scholarships are available for Queens residents to take the 5-week course offered this spring in Astoria.

Chelsea

December 10, 2012

Martha Stewart Kicks Off Tree Adoptions at Hudson River Park

The celebrity helped launched a new program letting donors adopt trees online.

Fort Greene

October 30, 2012

Parents, Dog Owners First to Hit Ft. Greene Streets After Hurricane Sandy

Fort Greene parents and dog owners ventured out after the storm.

Prospect Heights

October 30, 2012

Prospect Heights Recovers from Hurricane Sandy

The neighborhood saw relatively little damage after the storm.

Brooklyn Heights

October 30, 2012

Brooklyn Heights Residents Begin Cleanup Effort in Wake of Hurricane Sandy

 Brooklyn Heights' tree-lined strees were littered with leaves and branches, but had no serious damage.

Park Slope

October 30, 2012

Park Slope Residents Say They're 'Fortunate' in Wake of Hurricane Sandy

Dozens of trees were felled, but the neighborhood avoided major power outages and floodings.

Pelham Parkway

October 18, 2012

City Working to Save Trees Amid Pelham Parkway Construction

One tree will be lost between Stillwell Avenue and Eastchester Road for the parkway renovation project.

Woodside

October 10, 2012

Tree That May Date to Revolution Deserves Landmark Status, Advocates Say

Local leaders and historians want the tree in Woodside to be designated as landmark.

Greenpoint

September 11, 2012

McGolrick Park Hit With Vandalism Wave

Thefts and vandalism kicked off the school year, officials said.

Carroll Gardens

May 31, 2012

Councilman to Plant More Trees in Carroll Gardens

City Councilman Brad Lander hopes to plant 85 new trees in his Brooklyn district.