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FarmShare featured on CNBC

August 24th, 2010 by Michael   |   Under: In The News

A local resident and FarmShare advocate, Carmen Rodriguez, was recently featured in an online article on CNBC’s website.  The article details the progress the…

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New York Times Features Hunts Point FarmShare

June 23rd, 2010 by Michael   |   Under: In The News

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The New York Times recently featured an article detailing how Corbin Hill Rd Farm operates, and mentions how HPAC connects the upstate farm to…

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Fish Parade showcases Hunts Point pride

June 21st, 2010 by Michael   |   Under: Alliance Blog

Hunts Point came alive with community spirit today at the seventh annual Hunts Point Fish Parade and Summer Festival, organized by the POINT and other community members. The parade started in the Hunts Point Riverside Park, and wound through the neighborhood, with the procession coming to a halt in Barreto Park. The festival in the park featured food, raffles, games and a general sense of community togetherness and pride.

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HPAC offers healthy food to the community

June 15th, 2010 by Michael   |   Under: In The News

Spreading food throughout Hunts Point

 

HPAC has been handing out fresh food all over Hunts Point, in various different programs. Check out the article in the Hunts Point Express for…

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HPAC distributes food, introduces FarmShare

June 8th, 2010 by Michael   |   Under: Community Blog

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One June 17, 2010, the Hunts Point Alliance for Children (HPAC), hosted the first weekly installment of the Hunts Point FarmShare, in partnership with the BLK ProJeK and Corbin Hill Rd Farm, providing freshly picked snap peas, strawberries, spinach and more to Hunts Point residents.

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Hunts Point Hits Broadway

June 7th, 2010 by Michael   |   Under: Community Blog

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The Hunts Point Children’s Shakespeare Ensemble had another successful series of shows, as the children performed their rendition of Shakespeare’s As You Like It to a full house of family, friends and supporters on Broadway.

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