Smiling Hogshead Ranch, a beloved community garden in Long Island City, faces eviction after a decade of welcoming residents and serving as a crucial green space.
Originally created as a 'guerilla garden' on abandoned railroad tracks, it transitioned to a non-profit but now must contend with pressures from the MTA and increasing community challenges.
The eviction notice coincides with an increase in asylum seekers using the garden for shelter, leading to a significant drop in active membership as usage changes.
Garden members view the rise in loitering and the impact of local shelter limits as factors that contributed to the MTA's decision to issue an eviction notice.
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