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DUMBO »

Around 30,000 million gallons of oil are still not accounted for.

Greenpoint »

Surface soil samples were tested as part of the state regulated clean-up effort. 

Williamsburg »

Teens in an aftercare program run by non-profit El Puente will begin the study next week.

Greenpoint »

An early study found no elevated risk of most cancers or birth defects for those living near the creek.

Sunnyside »

The gardens are designed to absorb rain water to prevent sewer overflow.

Astoria »

Pipes from the pool and neighboring Charybdis Playground weren't hooked up to the city's sewer system.

Greenpoint »

The DEP is building four massive filters to keep trash from entering the creek.

Greenpoint »

Christopher Swain swam in the most disgusting waterway he said he'd ever taken on Wednesday.

Fort Greene »

Fort Greene, Brooklyn Heights and nearby areas ranked poorly for air pollution and child asthma rates.

Greenpoint »

The company pleaded guilty to dumping hazardous waste that ended up in the creek, DA said.

Gowanus »

Clean-water advocate Christopher Swain said, "The poop was expected" after emerging from the water. 

Upper West Side »

The problem stems from the number of large buildings in the area burning pollution-emitting fuel.  

Forest Hills »

The installations are intended to reduce runoff into local waterways.

Chelsea »

The mayor said his PlaNYC program has gotten thousands of buildings to burn cleaner heating oil.

Upper East Side »

A small group protested the future site of the planned college and hospital complex in Yorkville.