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Glenwood Tenants, D.A. Hit Graffiti In Project Area
With a grant of $25,000 from the office of State Assemblywoman Helene Weinstein, members of the Glenwood Houses Tenants Association, in conjunction with Millennium Development Corp., worked hand-in-hand with workers sentenced to community service to help rid the grounds of graffiti and other scribbling that had defaced the walls and cement walks "for years." According to the group's president, Carolyn Walton, many of the markings were not only out-and-out vandalism, but also gang-related messages. Walton contacted Weinstein's office and asked for help and, in turn, the legislator was able to get the grant and the D.A.'s office was contacted.
He had told Walton and others that his Alternate Sentencing Program, "would be just the solution to help clean up the area and still give the sentenced offenders some community service time." The workers didn't stop at just getting rid of the graffiti, but were also seen sweeping the walks and raking leaves and debris from the grassy yards surrounding the buildings. "The Tenants Association and other residents are extremely proud of this Operation Clean Slate," said Walton, "and we thank everyone, including Assemblywoman Weinstein, the staff of Millennium Development and Mr. Hynes for their valuable assistance. "The event was indeed a success," she continued. A large portion of graffiti tags were removed and the Housing Authority is following up with more cleaning on the benches. We'll continue to monitor graffiti and ensure that it is removed in a timely manner in the future."
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