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Organization Purpose
The purpose of this organization is to convince the City of New York to establish a greenway on an abandoned railroad
right-of-way that extends from Rego Park to Ozone Park in central Queens. This linear park would link several communities
with Forest Park and the recreational spaces of Jamaica Bay, including the Shore Parkway path, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
and Gateway National Recreation Area. Currently, this property, overseen by the City, is used only for illegal dumping of refuse. Establishment
of a greenway on it would transform an unsightly and in many places hazardous property into safe, attractive and useable public
parkland.
Our Mission
At present, our mission is to gather public support for such a greenway, especially in the communities through which
the right-of-way extends. These are: Rego Park, Forest Hills, Woodhaven, Richmond Hill and Ozone Park. Once we can demonstrate
widespread public support, we will pass the message along to city government and press for action. If you support
our proposal, we urge you to contact us to find out how you can help, especially if you live in one of the afore-mentioned
communities.
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