The BOA program is different from the Superfund project. The BOA program, administered by the New York Department of State, provides grants to local governments and community groups to develop community-wide strategies for Brownfield redevelopment. The program recognizes that it takes more work to try to redevelop Brownfield sites one-by-one, whereas a large-scale strategy can […]
Creek Speak is an oral history project that uses online interactive maps to present the stories of people and places near Newtown Creek. To listen to peoples stories or read about some of the places they mention visit the Creek Speak project page and click on a marker. The Creek Speak Project is not intended […]
Kathleen Schmid, Director of the Newtown Creek Alliance, is interviewed by Leonard Lopate about the Newtown Creek Superfund designation. Click here to visit WNYC and listen.
2nd Annual Brooklyn Urban Anglers (BCUAA) Fishing Derby. Starts 12am Oct 1, Ends sundown Nov 21. Eligible Fish: striped bass and bluefish. Locations allowed: North Brooklyn Waterfront, defined as Red Hook to LIC. To learn more or to register for the Fishing Derby click here.