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Lower East Siders Concerned After Rumors Swirl MTA Could Ruin Community Garden
MTA quashed rumors Thursday that it would have to dig a large hole through the beloved M'Finda Kalunga garden for a new fan plant.

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MTA quashed rumors Thursday that it would have to dig a large hole through the beloved M'Finda Kalunga garden for a new fan plant.

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