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Continued from page 7 preserved and rehabilitated. “We thank Borough President Reynoso for his commitment and look forward to securing all the necessary resources to get this job done,” said Ossé.

Laurie Cumbo, who’s been a huge cheerleader for saving the center.

As of this Monday, the Center’s GoFundMe has raised $54,420, and last week, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso pledged $20,000 toward building repairs.

Continued from page 2 years to planting over 1,500 trees in the community and turning the Center into an environmental, education, and community hub. Carthan is considered one of the first Black community-based ecology activists.

“The Magnolia Tree Earth Center is a treasure for the community of Bed-Stuy, a place that embodies the pioneering spirit of service and environmental stewardship of Hattie Carthan,” said