Speaker Heastie Visits NUFFI
Speaker Heastie Stops in Newburgh to Visit Urban Farm and Historic Park During Annual Statewide Tour
August 2023
“I’m honored to have Speaker Heastie join us today for a tour of Downing Park, and Newburgh Urban Farm and Food Initiative,” said Assemblymember Jacobson.
“There is something special about neighbors helping neighbors, and the farm seeks to do that each and every day by providing produce to our neighbors that need it the most. Not only that, but our community has also been busy collaborating with city officials to ensure the Newburgh African American Burial Ground project comes to fruition. I’m incredibly proud to showcase all your hard work to Speaker Heastie today, and I continue to be committed to supporting future projects within our community.”
Speaker Heastie and Assemblymember Jacobson began their tour at the Newburgh Urban Farm and Food Initiative (NUFFI) with NUFFI Executive Director Virginia Kasinki. The group advises community groups and individuals on how to test soil for hazardous contaminants and safely install an urban garden while providing free or low-cost produce to residents and employment training to community members who help tend the garden, thanks in part to $10,000 allocated in the budget by the Assembly Majority."
