Newtown Creek Alliance historian Mitch Waxman will be leading a walk through the industrial heartlands of New York City, exploring the “parks and petroleum” zone of the Newtown Creek. Parks and Petroleum Tour with Mitch October 20, 11am -1pm Meetup at the corner of Kingsland and Norman Avenues in Greenpoint, Brooklyn Ticket cost 10$ We will be […]
In it’s heyday, they say Newtown Creek was home to some 500 industries, and over 15,000 vessels traversed the waterway annually. As recently as the 1950′s, ocean-going freighters were a common sight as far east as Maspeth. These days, the creek is not as active as in the past, but there is still a constant […]
On September 15th we have your whole day planned. Just let NCA be your guide! Stop 1: GARBAGE: International Coastal Cleanup on Newtown Creek with IEC Stop 2: BOATS: Newtown Creek Armada Open Hours Stop 3: BIRDS: Birdwatching Canoe Trip with NCA&NBBC ~~~ GARBAGE: International Coastal Cleanup on Newtown Creek Participation led by Interstate Environmental Commission […]
Newtown Creek Alliance historian Mitch Waxman will be leading a walk through the industrial heartlands of New York City, exploring the “insalubrious valley” of the Newtown Creek. Insalubrious Valley Tour August 5, 2012 11am – 1pm See meet up details below Tickets are 20$ (includes the walk with Mitch as well as a meal at Clinton Diner, where additional […]
