Attention Residents of Greenpoint, Sunnyside, and Maspeth
:Are you worried about health problems caused by the pollution in your neighborhood?
Would you like the opportunity to tell your story?
If yes, then you may want to participate in a research study that aims to document the public health concerns of individuals residing in communities along the Newtown Creek in New York City. The study will be conducted by Rachael Weiss, a graduate student in the Urban Public Health Department of Hunter College/CUNY. She will be advised by Dr. Lynn Roberts and Dr. Marianne Fahs, professors of Urban Public Health of Hunter College/CUNY.
As a resident of Greenpoint (Brooklyn), Sunnyside (Queens), or Maspeth (Queens), you are invited to voluntarily participate in the study, which hopes to capture residents’ experience with illness and environmental pollution in their neighborhood. Participation will provide you with an opportunity to have your story documented in your own words. The information you disclose will be displayed in written and audio format on a website (
www.habitatmap.org) and in a written report that will be disseminated to community members, media outlets, elected officials, and other interested parties.You will be asked to complete a face-to-face open-ended interview on your personal experiences, which should last approximately 60 minutes. You must be at least 18 years of age to participate in this study. The interviews will be completed in one of the pre-selected public locations (churches, YMCAs, schools, etc.) in Greenpoint, Sunnyside, and Maspeth.
Participation in this study is strictly voluntary and you do not have to answer any questions that make you feel uncomfortable.
If you have any questions or are interested in participating, please contact:
Rachael Weiss
newtowncreekstudy@gmail.com