STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Fueled by treats from Northside Coffee Co., West Brighton traded fallen leaves for fresh blooms on Saturday as 26 volunteers swept streets and planted 500 daffodil bulbs during the semi-annual Litter Walk & Bulb Planting. Organized by the Forest Regional Residents’ Civic Association (FRRCA), the effort focused on Forest Avenue from Hart Boulevard to Bement Avenue, as well as Castleton Avenue and surrounding streets.

The FRRCA hosts these cleanups twice a year as part of its mission to preserve and enhance the neighborhood’s charm. This particular event was supported by funding and staff from State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton’s office. Additional financial backing came from Councilwoman Kamillah Hanks’ budget.

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