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New Construction--One of many new homes being built in a residential housing area of Metcalfe.

First Mayor--The Reverend S.L. Lindsey, who 15 years ago was the first mayor of Metcalfe, takes an afternoon nap in his home.

New Suburbs--Doolie, 3, plays at his grandmother's home in a residential area that was once a cotton field.

Fishing in the Bayou--An elderly resident of Metcalfe, Mississippi fishes in the bayou near town.

Stolen Car-- A stolen and stripped car in a park in Harlem symbolizes the neglect of Harlem's environment.

Lot Cleanup--Minor offenders are sentenced to community service by the court to clean up garbage in East Harlem.

Recycling Center--Workers at a Harlem recycling plant separate plastics and glass.

Recycling Police--Officers of the New York Recycling Police check for compliance with the recycling program in Harlem.

Needle Waste--Used hypodermic needles litter an abandoned lot in East Harlem frequented by heroin addicts. Often, needles are dumped illegally with other medical waste.

Noise Pollution--City noises in West Harlem, accentuated by the piercing rumble of a train, make the task of placing a phone call next to impossible.