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Elizabeth Street Garden Deal Nears Settlement | New York City News
After a decade-long feud over a city lot meant for affordable senior housing, a potential peace deal is on the horizon. The original plan, derailed by Mayor Eric Adams in June 2025, sparked protests, lawsuits, and community tension — especially among longtime gardeners who welcomed the cancellation. Developers, however, felt blindsided by what they called “executive fiat.” Now, lawyers are negotiating a possible settlement that could include a different city-owned site at 22 Suffolk Street — once eyed for a school, but less ready for development. This messy political reversal underscores how…
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