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As a warmup to today's 28th annual tree lighting in Tompkins Square Park (4-5 p.m.!) ... here's a video short from 2018 with Albert Fabozzi, founder of the lighting ceremony...
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Fabozzi planted the evergreen in 1992 in memory of Glenn Barnett, his partner, who died of AIDS ...
I lived next door to Albert and Glen for several years and remember well the day Albert told me Glen had passed away. I was shocked, as I had no idea of his condition. Glen was a wonderful and kind person. And I’m grateful that I knew him and that I’m reminded to think of him whenever I walk passed that tree. Well done Albert.
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