Patti Smith, De Niro, and Scorsese urge Mayor Adams to save Elizabeth Street Gardens in Manhattan's Little Italy from demolition.
Rock legend Patti Smith, along with celebrities Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese, sent a letter to Mayor Eric Adams to save the Elizabeth Street Gardens in Manhattan's Little Italy from demolition. Built in the early '90s, the garden holds importance for Smith as a creative space. The celebrities argue for preserving green spaces alongside affordable housing, as the demolition is set to begin within weeks.
August 27, 2024
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