Affordable housing vs. beloved park: The battle over the Elizabeth Street Garden

NYC wants to turn a beloved sanctuary on the edge of Manhattan’s Little Italy into affordable housing for older New Yorkers. But supporters of the Elizabeth Street Garden say that plan’s not going anywhere, at least not yet. The little oasis boasts some big name support from the likes of Robert de Niro, Martin Scorsese and Patti Smith — but the city could serve an eviction notice at any moment. Melissa Colorado reports.