UPDATE (September 27, 2017): From Helen Neuhaus and associates: “We have just been informed that the contractor has completed the preparatory work needed for the implosion of the approaches to the old Kosciuszko Bridge. If weather conditions remain favorable and there are no unanticipated complications in the field, the New York State Department of Transportation […]
This is the full monty of Newtown Creek walking tours, a grueling walk covering the entire Newtown Creek in a single day. Forming the currently undefended border of Brooklyn and Queens, our lugubrious cataract of municipal neglect is surrounded by heavy industrial zones, 23 open sewers, is a Federal Superfund site, is the destination […]
Please join the NYC Dept. of Environmental Protection for the kick-off meeting for the Newtown Creek Long Term Control Plan (LTCP). In short, the LTCP is designed to address Combined Sewer Overflow and bring Newtown Creek into compliance with Clean Water Act standards. The process calls for community feedback and participation, so it is very […]
Please join us for our next Superfund Community Advisory Group (CAG meeting. The EPA will be presenting an update. After the presentation, Judith Enck, our EPA Regional Administrator will be present for an open discussion with the community. Date: Thursday, October 20, 2016 Time: 6:30 to 9 PM Location: Community Room at McCarren Play Center 776 Lorimer […]
