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New York legalized adultery, indicating a shift in societal views on personal relationships.
The Gowanus Canal received a scent treatment that locals found ineffective.
Hasidic students dug a tunnel to expedite synagogue expansion, highlighting community concerns.
The fate of an Instagram-famous squirrel raises questions about pet management and state policies.
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Lawsuit reveals shocking new details about one of America's most polluted waterways: 'This canal right here is mutant water'

The Gowanus Canal cleanup is more complex and costly than initially thought.

National Grid Lawsuit: Others Should Pay for Gowanus Cleanup

National Grid claims fellow polluters must share cleanup costs of the Gowanus Canal as they contribute to its toxic pollution.

National Grid says it pays 'more than its fair share' for Gowanus Canal Superfund cleanup in federal suit * Brooklyn Paper

National Grid claims fellow polluters are not contributing fairly to the Gowanus Canal cleanup and has filed a lawsuit for financial recovery.

Lawsuit reveals shocking new details about one of America's most polluted waterways: 'This canal right here is mutant water'

The Gowanus Canal cleanup is more complex and costly than initially thought.

National Grid Lawsuit: Others Should Pay for Gowanus Cleanup

National Grid claims fellow polluters must share cleanup costs of the Gowanus Canal as they contribute to its toxic pollution.

National Grid says it pays 'more than its fair share' for Gowanus Canal Superfund cleanup in federal suit * Brooklyn Paper

National Grid claims fellow polluters are not contributing fairly to the Gowanus Canal cleanup and has filed a lawsuit for financial recovery.
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#superfund-site

Officials Announce Early 2025 Installation of System to Manage Toxic Chemicals at Gowanus School

A ventilation system for P.S. 372 has passed initial testing, but is not operational until after Christmas, raising health concerns due to air quality.

Body of elderly man found face down in Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal: cops

An elderly man's body was recovered from the polluted Gowanus Canal, and authorities are investigating the cause of death.

Gowanus residents concerned about odors from excavation project

Residents near Gowanus Canal are alarmed by strong odors from excavation, attributing them to construction practices and potential health risks.

Officials Announce Early 2025 Installation of System to Manage Toxic Chemicals at Gowanus School

A ventilation system for P.S. 372 has passed initial testing, but is not operational until after Christmas, raising health concerns due to air quality.

Body of elderly man found face down in Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal: cops

An elderly man's body was recovered from the polluted Gowanus Canal, and authorities are investigating the cause of death.

Gowanus residents concerned about odors from excavation project

Residents near Gowanus Canal are alarmed by strong odors from excavation, attributing them to construction practices and potential health risks.
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#environmental-health

NYC tenants put in tough position as cancerous vapor tests near Gowanus Canal need landlords' permission

Tenants may be at risk if landlords deny testing for hazardous chemicals in buildings near the Gowanus Canal.

Gowanus Canal's toxic sludge will be trucked through NYC neighborhoods - leaving locals fearing stomach-turning stench

Toxic waste removal from Gowanus canal raises health and environmental concerns for nearby neighborhoods due to potential contamination during transport.

Toxic blob left at Brooklyn construction site for days, enraging Gowanus residents: 'Stinking sh-tberg'

Residents are concerned about a toxic sludge mound near a school in Brooklyn.
Coal tar, suspected in the mound, poses serious health risks.
Environmental authorities issued a stop-work order due to safety violations.

NYC tenants put in tough position as cancerous vapor tests near Gowanus Canal need landlords' permission

Tenants may be at risk if landlords deny testing for hazardous chemicals in buildings near the Gowanus Canal.

Gowanus Canal's toxic sludge will be trucked through NYC neighborhoods - leaving locals fearing stomach-turning stench

Toxic waste removal from Gowanus canal raises health and environmental concerns for nearby neighborhoods due to potential contamination during transport.

Toxic blob left at Brooklyn construction site for days, enraging Gowanus residents: 'Stinking sh-tberg'

Residents are concerned about a toxic sludge mound near a school in Brooklyn.
Coal tar, suspected in the mound, poses serious health risks.
Environmental authorities issued a stop-work order due to safety violations.
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#community-engagement

Gowanus BID Takes Shape

The Gowanus community is actively involved in improving infrastructure and public spaces through the establishment of a Business Improvement District.

Fishy Musical Tale of Toxicity to Debut on the Gowanus Canal

The Fish Queen of the Gowanus Canal highlights environmental issues through a musical narrative inspired by the Gowanus Canal's polluted history.

Gowanus BID Takes Shape

The Gowanus community is actively involved in improving infrastructure and public spaces through the establishment of a Business Improvement District.

Fishy Musical Tale of Toxicity to Debut on the Gowanus Canal

The Fish Queen of the Gowanus Canal highlights environmental issues through a musical narrative inspired by the Gowanus Canal's polluted history.
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#air-quality

Parents worry about fumes at Gowanus school

P.S. 372 will open despite high indoor air contamination, alarming parents.

System to contain toxic chemicals beneath Gowanus school to be installed early next year, officials say | amNewYork

A ventilation system for P.S. 372 is set to protect students from air contaminants, following initial successful tests.

Gowanus School to Get Toxic Vapor Containment System

The ventilation system for P.S. 372 has passed testing but is not fully operational, highlighting concerns over air safety due to soil contamination.

Parents worry about fumes at Gowanus school

P.S. 372 will open despite high indoor air contamination, alarming parents.

System to contain toxic chemicals beneath Gowanus school to be installed early next year, officials say | amNewYork

A ventilation system for P.S. 372 is set to protect students from air contaminants, following initial successful tests.

Gowanus School to Get Toxic Vapor Containment System

The ventilation system for P.S. 372 has passed testing but is not fully operational, highlighting concerns over air safety due to soil contamination.
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Gowanus Affordable Housing Lottery Opens With $784 Studios

The newly launched affordable housing lottery at 420 Carroll Street offers rent-stabilized units with prices starting as low as $784.
#environmental-issues

NYC sprays 'Christmas' perfume near stinky Gowanus Canal - but it'll take a lot more to fix stench

The city's attempt to mask the odor of Gowanus Canal with holiday scents has met with local skepticism and health concerns.

'The Fish Queen of the Gowanus Canal' explores love, history and waste in floating production * Brooklyn Paper

The Gowanus Canal's historical transformation inspires a unique musical that explores its past through song.

NYC sprays 'Christmas' perfume near stinky Gowanus Canal - but it'll take a lot more to fix stench

The city's attempt to mask the odor of Gowanus Canal with holiday scents has met with local skepticism and health concerns.

'The Fish Queen of the Gowanus Canal' explores love, history and waste in floating production * Brooklyn Paper

The Gowanus Canal's historical transformation inspires a unique musical that explores its past through song.
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Along the Gowanus Canal, Notes of Tar and Manure

Residents of Gowanus report worsening canal odors despite cleanup efforts, prompting a controversial scent-masking initiative from the city.

Gowanus Slowly Changes, But Hindered by Floods, Pollutant Clean-Up

Gowanus Canal, once heavily polluted, is being transformed into a residential area through housing development initiatives. Mixed reactions among residents and community groups persist due to environmental concerns.

Years of Delay Pushes Gowanus Canal Tank Project to Cost Over $1B

Delays led to cost increase in building sewer control tanks
Recommendation for EPA Region 2 to monitor construction closely
#pollution

'Creatures of the Canal' surface at first annual Gowanus Art Parade * Brooklyn Paper

The Gowanus Canal, infamous for pollution, inspired an art parade celebrating its history, inspiring the community with creative costumes and a sense of unity.

Frustrated by lack of water quality data, citizen scientist Gary Francis monitors the Gowanus Canal himself * Brooklyn Paper

Methane gas rings in Gowanus Canal are caused by human feces from overflow.
Gary Francis monitors Gowanus Canal to highlight pollution issues.

'Creatures of the Canal' surface at first annual Gowanus Art Parade * Brooklyn Paper

The Gowanus Canal, infamous for pollution, inspired an art parade celebrating its history, inspiring the community with creative costumes and a sense of unity.

Frustrated by lack of water quality data, citizen scientist Gary Francis monitors the Gowanus Canal himself * Brooklyn Paper

Methane gas rings in Gowanus Canal are caused by human feces from overflow.
Gary Francis monitors Gowanus Canal to highlight pollution issues.
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Gowanus locals mix technology and design to cut back on flooding with the GLOwanus Lantern * Brooklyn Paper

A device called the GLOwanus Lantern has been created to alert residents of flooding and contamination events in the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn.
The lantern lights up with vivid colors when the city issues an alert, prompting residents to reduce water usage to prevent sewer overflows into the canal.
Gowanus is prone to flooding due to its geography and combined sewer system, which leads to overflow during rain events.

Gowanus Canal Toxins Leaked to Nearby Buildings, Officials Say

Contaminants from the Gowanus Canal have leaked into the groundwater of almost 50 nearby buildings.
Soil vapor intrusion is causing people living or working in contaminated sites to be exposed to noxious fumes.

Brooklyn school near toxic Gowanus Canal latest property to be flagged for contaminated air as NY probes 100 nearby blocks

An elementary school near Gowanus Canal, serving special-needs students, faces contaminated air issues prompting state action to remove harmful vapors.
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