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Gowanus

April 16, 2013

Locals Rally to Save Swimming Pool Threatened by Canal Cleanup

The EPA proposal for cleaning up the Gowanus Canal could close the "Double D" pool, locals worry.

Carroll Gardens

March 20, 2013

700-Unit Residential Development Approved Along Gowanus Canal

The City Planning Commission approved the controversial Lightstone project this week.

Gowanus

February 12, 2013

EPA Wants More Public Input on Gowanus Canal Cleanup

The EPA has extended the timeline for public comment on the proposed Gowanus Canal cleanup unti April.

Gowanus

January 24, 2013

Public Gets First Look at EPA's $500 Million Gowanus Canal Cleanup Plan

The cleanup of the polluted canal is expected to cost about a half billon dollars and take until 2022.

Red Hook

December 11, 2012

'Toxic Sludge' Developer Owes Up to $20M for Environmental Violations

John Quadrozzi, who hopes to use toxic sludge as landfill, hasn't paid fines he owes the state.

Red Hook

November 29, 2012

Developer Seeks to Use Toxic Sludge as Landfill to Expand Brooklyn

A business owner wants to use sludge from the Gowanus Canal as landfill to expand his property.

Gowanus

November 23, 2012

EPA to Meet With Residents About Gowanus Canal Flooding After Sandy

Samples retrieved by the EPA after Hurricane Sandy showed higher levels of bacteria.

Yorkville

June 08, 2012

MTA Unveils Second Avenue Subway Air Monitoring Site

The MTA launched a new site Friday where it will post weekly air quality results for the 2nd Ave. subway.

Manhattan

March 01, 2011

EPA Stops Testing Schools for PCBs, Report Says

The EPA has reportedly ended testing for PCBs in city schools, following an agreement to replace potentially toxic light fixtures.