On December 26, 2024, ExxonMobil sold its last waterfront property on Newtown Creek: the 10-acre parcel at 400 Kingsland Avenue in Greenpoint. The property had been owned and operated by Standard Oil and its predecessor companies since the 1870s. The extensive oil refining and storage operations along the Creek helped ExxonMobil build a multinational fossil […]
To everyone who supported NCA this year, whether by volunteering your time, attending an NCA tour or event, being a donor, or helping us share the story of Newtown Creek, thank you! Top PicksNewtown Creek Alliance had much to celebrate throughout 2024. Before diving into the details for our various programs, we wanted to share […]
Project Background: The Industrial Business Zones (IBZs) surrounding the English Kills and East Branch tributaries of Newtown Creek are among the hottest areas of New York City. Characterized by large industrial buildings, heavy truck traffic, and minimal vegetation, the IBZs are hotspots for the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect, leading to significantly higher temperatures than […]
BACKGROUND On August 28, 2024 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the Proposed Cleanup Plan for the East Branch tributary. We have been waiting for a cleanup plan for Newtown Creek for many years! The release of the East Branch Early Action Proposed Cleanup Plan is a significant first step towards the cleanup of Newtown […]
Background Since 1919, Newtown Creek has served as a Federal Navigation Channel for commercial waterborne transportation, authorized by the Rivers & Harbors Act of 1919 and 1937. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) manages the Creek as a navigable waterway and has conducted dredging to maintain the federal navigation depth since 1923. The most […]
