Newtown Creek, a polluted waterway, is set to be dredged, meaning the end of an era for the adventurous community it inspired. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Environmental Protection Agency”
Why the Gowanus Canal Is a Litmus Test for NYC Development
By Gotham Rex on April 9, 2021
The Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn is notorious for its century-old filth. Now that the cleanup of the waterway has begun, a thorny question emerges. Who gets to live there? Source: New York Times
Toxic ‘Black Mayonnaise’ Seeps Into Gowanus Bay After Barge Accident
By Gotham Rex on January 27, 2021
As Brooklyn residents voiced concern, the Environmental Protection Agency said it appeared little toxic material had been released into the bay. Source: New York Times
New York Waterway Ferry Company Accused of Dumping Sewage into Hudson
By Gotham Rex on December 4, 2020
Two former workers claim New York Waterway fouled the river with unfiltered waste from boats’ toilets. The firm denies the allegations. Source: New York Times
Trump Uses E.P.A. Office to Widen ‘Anarchist’ War vs. New York
By Gotham Rex on September 22, 2020
The president has painted New York as an “anarchist jurisdiction,” but his administration’s threats to withhold funds are being dismissed as a politicized campaign tactic. Source: New York Times