With Viral New York City Cleanup Movement, 24-Year-Old Is Giving Power to the People
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David Clarke, 24, started filming himself picking up litter near his Washington Heights apartment in May 2026; his videos went viral within days, raising over $55,000 and rallying volunteers to transform entire blocks through cleanup and beautification efforts including tree-pit gardens.
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