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This story was written by several members of <a href="https://easternqueensgreenway.com">Eastern Queens Greenway</a>. The group&#8217;s mission statement argues that with few improvements the city could close existing greenway gaps and &#8220;increase the safety of all the people heading to our parks, particularly our children, the elderly, and those with limited mobility.&#8221;

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