All photos via Twitter. #freshdirect #southbronxunited
Nine South Bronx residents, including faith leaders, directors of local organizations and other South Bronx community leaders. were arrested when blocked from entering public brownfield land on the South Bronx waterfront, the proposed location of FreshDirect with the intention of planting detoxifying sunflowers. The event was organized by the group South Bronx Unite.
A lawsuit has been filed in opposition to FreshDirect’s proposed relocation, seeking a full environmental impact study of the proposed project.
The event included traditional Puerto Rican plena drummers, a mariachi band, giant puppets, local children playing cello, and an interfaith reflection.
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