The Battle for an Open-Air Gym at Harlem's Marcus Garvey Park
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Battle heats up over East Harlem park where a 760-foot tower is planned
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Battle heats up over East Harlem park where a 760-foot tower is planned
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When N.Y.C. Is Your Gym: Meet the Athletes Redefining Fitness in the City's Parks - The New York Times
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The Last of its Kind, Harlem Fire Watchtower Returns to Marcus Garvey Park - Untapped New York
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