Author Archives: MH

City and State Agree on Plan to Reduce Sewage Discharges

To read the City’s Press release click here.  To read NRDC’s take on the announcement click here.  NCA is still still absorbing the news and combing through the documents to figure out whether this is an outright win for the Creek and the Harbor or more of a mixed bag.  The devil is in the […]

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EPA Newtown Creek Superfund Public Meetings

Brooklyn When: Tuesday, October 25th, 2:00pm – 4:00pm & 7:00pm – 9:00 pm Where: St. Nick’s Alliance, 2 Kingsland Avenue, Arts@Renaissance at the Garden Level [map] Queens When: Thursday, October 27th, 2:00pm – 4:00pm & 7:00pm – 9:00 pm Where: LaGuardia Community College, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Room E-500 [directions] The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) […]

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Newtown Creek Boat Tours – 10/18 & 10/23

Free Newtown Creek Boat Tour for Educators When: Tuesday, October 18th, 4:00pm – 6:00pm Where: The boat departs from the Long Island City East River Ferry terminal  [Directions] Cost: Free!  But you must RSVP to kzidar@newtowncreekalliance.org The Newtown Creek Alliance and the Working Harbor Committee are sponsoring a two-hour boat tour of Newtown Creek, just […]

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Newtown Creek Bike Tour, 10-1

When: Saturday, October 1st, 2:00pm – 4:00pm Where: NCA event table near N. 11th St. & Wythe Ave., Brooklyn NCA will be tabling at Green Home NYC’s DIY Green Block Party.  Come on out for the block party, then join us for a bike tour of Newtown Creek led by NCA Vice-Chair, Michael Heimbinder.  Penny […]

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