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US - Sep 10, 2026 - A New Yorker cleaned the same Washington Heights block every day for 100 days and spent $2,000 on it; then his neighbours joined in - David Clarke took it upon himself to clean a neglected block in New York City using simple tools. His shared updates on social media sparked wider community interest, leading to a collaborative effort. He invested his own funds to create gardens in tree beds, inspiring neighbors to participate in maintaining the area. This grassroots initiative revitalized the block and fostered a sense of community pride in public spaces.

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