Tag: Urban Farming
Beekeeping was banned in New York City in 1999, but in light of the international crises surrounding the dwindling bee population, the ban was lifted in 2010. A new documentary, The Beekeeper, follows the city’s beekeeping communities as they rebuild themselves. Director Susan Sfarra told the Brooklyn Eagle what makes her story special: Several films already have […]
Your local rat and syringe-infested vacant lot may soon be replaced by flowers, chickens, and happy families, if NY state legislature passes new “public benefit” bill. The bill proposes to offer major tax breaks to vacant lot owners who let the community access and benefit from their property. “Vacant lots in New York City are […]
