Urban Gardening Turns Bronx Vacant Lot Into Community Farm
In New York City a 70 by 60 foot Bronx lot cleared of trash becomes a vegetable garden for local children and residents. The $1.5 million federal program aims to convert 800 vacant lots across New York and five other cities into productive urban gardens promoting nutrition and community pride.
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New York
South Bronx
Naomi Barber
Bronx
Dottie
U.S. Department of Agriculture
New York City
Los Angeles
Chicago
Houston
Detroit
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Fred Richmond
Richmond
House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee
Newark
Boston
San Francisco
City Sanitation Department
Libby Goldstein
First Pennsylvania Bank
Dutch Valley Growers
East Harlem
Cornell University
National Institute of Drug Abuse
Nellie Diaz
Parents Association of Public School 59
U.S.D A
Puerto Rican Bomb Strike Hits Chicago County Building
A bomb exploded Saturday in Cook County Building near City Hall amid Puerto Rican Day parade crowds. No injuries reported. the FALN claimed responsibility, saying bombs would follow. Damaged fire door, cracked marble, and about 15 windows were noted. early damage estimate was $6000.
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Chicago
APD
Cook County
Michael A. Bilandic
Wbbm Radio-Television
FALN
Armed Forces of National Liberation
Bilandic
Brlanche
Board of Elections
Weather forecast highlights regional rain and warm temps
The National Weather Service forecasts rain in the Pacific Northwest and in the Great Lakes region with showers in the Southwest and Florida. Lubbock and vicinity expect fair weather today with highs around the mid 90s and a low in the upper 60s.
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National Weather Service
Pacific Northwest
Great Lakes
Southwest
Florida
Heatwave Persists Across South Plains Through Weekend
Sunshine and 90 degree heat dominate the South Plains for a third straight day with a weak high pressure system expected to keep temperatures high through today and most of next week. The National Weather Service notes no rain likely through Monday and a broad dry spell through Thursday. Dallas hits a record 99, while local highs reach 92 with a string of 90s following a cool April and May.
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South Plains
National Weather Service
East Texas
Dallas
The
Mercury
Police Fail Jailbreak Attempt at Midland County Jail
Lawmen spent over two hours Friday night into Saturday morning containing an apparent escape attempt at the Midland County Jail. A jailer was held by inmates on the fifth floor after two prisoners overpowered him and others roamed within the jail. Authorities from the sheriff's department police department DPS and Texas Rangers ended the incident after persuading inmates there was no exit.
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Midland
Midland County
Dallas Smith
Midland Sheriff's Department
Midland Police Department
Department of Public Safety
The
Texas Rangers
Sharks Disrupt Texas Beach Resort as 2000 Sharks Attract and Deter Tourists
North Padre Island sees 2000 sharks during peak feeding drawing sightseers yet scaring visitors away from South Padre Island. Beachfront hotels report cancellations while officials note crowds as fishermen reel in prey. Biologists cite calm weather and abundant prey keeping sharks near shore before dispersing to deep water.
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North Padre Island
South Texas
South Padre Island
Bob Conwell
Corpus Christi Area
Thompson
North Padre
Texas
Ashkenaz Wins Second in Texas Spot News Photo
Ashkenaz, a staff photographer for the Avalanche Journal, won second place in spot news photography in the Texas UP Editors Association annual contest. The El Paso Herald Post shooter captured a truck driver embracing his wife after escaping an overturned truck, titled Thank God He's Alive, awarded at the association meeting in Wimberley.
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Avalanche-Journal
Peter Ashkenaz
Texas Upt Editors Association
Ashkenaz
Lubbock
FE Paso
el Paso Herald Post
Texas Upl Editors Association
Wimberley
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Richard Elrod
Washington
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Salinas Valley
National Geographic
Monterey Bay
R.G Peterson
Monterey
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Journal
Avalanche Journal
ON and Avenue
Morten
Amy Jao
Tvenay
Schoo Wood
Sueutay
Matt Sotyceohe
Butbook Avalanche Journal
Fraunces Tavern
Shugart Coupon Furr’s Family Center
Mth St
Quaker
Family Center
UNE
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Igures
Orea
NOAA
Dept of Commerce
Lam
Ham
City
Abilene
Denver
Albuquerque
el Paso
Amarillo
Houston En
Ohio
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Dattas
Ruidoso
Andersons
Dad
Anderson
South Plains Mall
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