environment DEC Blocks Williams Pipeline Project The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced on Friday, May 15, their denial of the required Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) for National Grid’s proposed Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) pipeline project, effectively blocking construction on the project. The project, which would have
Announcements UPDATE- It Keeps Happening: 18th Cyclist Killed In Sunset Park A woman holds a poster at the cyclist die-in early this month. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)UPDATE: The cyclist has been identified as Em Samolewicz. She was 30-years-old. A candlelight vigil will be taking place tonight at 5:30 p.m. at 36th Street and Third Avenue. SUNSET PARK – Another
Announcements Learn About Gowanus Canal Cleanup At Town Hall Thursday Night GOWANUS – The Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group (CAG) [https://gowanuscag.org/] is hosting a town hall this Thursday, November 16, to let the public know what the canal cleanup will entail, the timeline, and what to expect. Designated a Superfund site by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2010, the
Bushwick A Massive Outpouring Of Support In North Brooklyn For Puerto Rico Relief (Paul Stremple/BKLYNER)EAST WILLIAMSBURG – Last night, deep in industrial East Williamsburg, nearly one hundred people toiled away under the bright fluorescent lights of a sweltering warehouse on Randolph Street, moving mountains of goods donated for Hurricane Maria relief and preparing them for shipment. The cavernous building was filled to
Events 72nd Precinct & Community Unite For Sunset Park’s “National Night Out” The Sunset Park community gathered with 72nd Precinct Commanding Officer Emmanuel Gonzalez and Councilmember Carlos Menchaca at National Night Out. (Photo: Elizabeth Elizalde / Sunset Park Voice)As the city announced its new police commissioner — precincts, politicians, and communities from all boroughs came together for “National Night Out [/events/sunset-park-ready-for-national-night-out-against-crime/]” against
