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Neighborhood News in Greenpoint and Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Tag: Newtown Creek

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Sewage Overflow Public Meeting to Present City’s Proposed Plans (1/29)

by Greenpointers StaffJanuary 17, 2020January 17, 2020

An upcoming public meeting will explain proposed changes to the Citywide & East River/Open Waters Long Term Control Plan by the Department of Environmental Protection, a plan local environmental groups are questioning. […]

Posted inNews

EPA Hosts Newtown Creek Control Plan Comment Session in Greenpoint Wednesday (12/11)

by Greenpointers StaffDecember 10, 2019December 10, 2019

A public comment period is currently open regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s Newtown Creek control plan to divert 61% of the creek’s raw sewage and wastewater overflow.

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EPA Proposes Newtown Creek Tunnel to Divert 61 Percent of Annual Wastewater Overflow

by Greenpointers StaffDecember 5, 2019December 10, 2019

The Environmental Protection Agency released a control plan for Newtown Creek to divert 61 percent of the raw sewage and wastewater that overflows into the superfund site each year.

Posted inWhat's Happening?

Tidal Toast, Blessing of the Animals, North Brooklyn Boat Club Party + Fundraiser — What’s Happening, Greenpoint? (10/2-10/8)

by Greenpointers StaffOctober 2, 2019October 3, 2019

VENDOR CALL! Talented crafters, creators, designers, food purveyors, and small businesses … Do you have items to sell or promote? We are talking to YOU! Apply here to be part […]

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North Brooklyn Boat Club Announces 2019 Public Paddle Schedule

by Greenpointers StaffApril 26, 2019

The North Brooklyn Boat Club announced their 2019 public paddle schedule, where guides lead short trips on Newtown Creek. More from NBCC: Public paddles are free and open to everyone. […]

Posted inCommunity, Events, News

Newtown Creek-A-Thon 2019 Tours Entire Creek (4/28)

by Greenpointers StaffApril 24, 2019April 24, 2019

Do you have what it takes to trek the entire perimeter of Newtown Creek in one day? The good folks at Newtown Creek Alliance with support from the Greenpoint Community Environmental […]

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ExxonMobil Proposes Toxic Cleanup at 460 Kingsland Avenue, Comment Period Open

by Aaron SimonMarch 29, 2019March 29, 2019

The proposed cleanup plan for the 3.55 acre-site that was formerly an oil refinery owned by ExxonMobil at 460 Kingsland Ave. has been submitted and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation […]

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Anchor Mistaken for Sea Mine Discovered in Newtown Creek

by Greenpointers StaffMarch 15, 2019March 15, 2019

A homemade anchor that was first reported to be a sea mine was discovered in Newtown Creek on Friday afternoon causing street closures, NBCNY reports. Sea mines are bombs used to sink […]

Posted inEvents

Help Envision the “Gateway to Greenpoint” (3/5)

by Greenpointers StaffMarch 4, 2019March 5, 2019

The Newtown Creek Alliance, Interval Projects and Evergreen Exchange are hosting a second visioning workshop for the “Gateway to Greenpoint” on Tuesday, March 5, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 520 […]

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Floating Timber Bridge Proposed to Span Newtown Creek

by Aaron SimonFebruary 13, 2019

Williamsburg-based CRÈME introduced renderings of Timber Bridge at LongPoint Corridor: A 275-foot-long, 16-foot-wide, floating pedestrian and biking bridge made of sustainable glue-laminated and pressure-treated timber, to span Newtown Creek from Manhattan […]

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