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Photo via Beth [https://www.flickr.com/photos/rainbowbeth/2319149009/]These frigid temperatures mean dangers of all kinds, but one you might not think about involves natural gas — and it’s really easy to stay safe, as long as you know what to look out for. National Grid [http://www.
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Source: splityarn [https://www.flickr.com/photos/splityarn/3210332583/in/photolist-5TFN2M-7uEMoi-2ZeMAM-5YeU4x-oUTrLJ-7vQpVW-4wyU4p-WotiP-4opLzo-5R5ALX-49KujL-dTEmf8-db2er5-4N5q1K-7uJD2b-e5sKw4-4QEaKU-4QEarS-4nS9UV-b8ZY5V-3nKxHd-vEJZz-oyDd59-jZsKao-97xgKL-6atgWA-7Kzt4J-k4j1E-bkxTNd-4Jc5xf-2wVuM9-3mL2iH-xN8ej-xN8bn-7iMbdK-xqcuz-4auUCx-5ZiX7F-5GTtca-4szXbp-o1J7d-55opV-eXdRUN-a4fgqo-CVXpa-iq1FMu-ayzPe3-dtakjx-hAYujs-dGATAT] /FlickrNow that winter has made its official debut this week and we brace o
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Coney Island Hospital, 2601 Ocean Parkway. (Source: Gregory Maizous)Earlier this week we brought you the news that Coney Island Hospital will construct a new elevated tower structure for all critical services [/new-resilient-tower-planned-protect-coney-island-hospitals-critical-services/] , keeping them out of reach of flood waters in a future storm. Now, the hospital – the only
national grid
After neighbor Emily recently had to wait for weeks before National Grid filled a giant hole the company dug outside her home, she wanted to share the experience with her neighbors so that others in a similar situation can be well versed in how to handle it. Emily told us
East 2nd Street
Screenshot of shoddy sidewalk repair work from New 12 broadcast. (Source: News 12)A private contractor installed new gas pipes on behalf of National Grid about two months ago on a Midwood block, but residents say they’ve made a dangerous mess of the sidewalk. According to a report [http:
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Source: WilliamsThe controversial natural gas pipeline, proposed to run underneath the Rockaways, through Jamaica Bay, and into Floyd Bennett Field National Park, has been plodding along the approval process for several months, with the latest news being the issuance of an apparently favorable draft statement by the federal government. (Read
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Following a neighbor’s recent concerns over ongoing National Grid construction on E 17th St. [/blog/home/how-are-you-dealing-with-national-grid-construction-in-ditmas-park], we noticed another troublesome scene on Argyle Rd. between Cortelyou and Dorchester. As a worker said on Wednesday, gas upgrades are being done all over the area–and it looks like while
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Jamaica Bay Pipeline Source: WilliamsAfter months of protests [/opposition-to-proposed-pipeline-is-still-growing/], legal wrangling [/proposed-rockaways-pipeline-project-takes-another-step-forward/] and more last-minute protests [/opposition-to-the-jamaica-pipeline-barrels-on/], the controversial Jamaica Bay Pipeline project is now in construction. According to a report [http://www.gothamgazette.com/index.php/the-eye-opener/entry/city/2013/03/27/work-officially-begins-on-natural-gas-pipeline-p
2911 west 15thst
Source: FacebookGargiulo’s Restaurant (2911 w. 15 St.) suffered extensive damage to the tune of $4.3 million as a result of Superstorm Sandy. To help off set that enormous cost, National Grid donated $100,000 to the Coney Island institution, according to a report by News 12 New Jersey
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The following is a press release from the offices of State Senator Marty Golden. We have asked that, if he gets a strong response, he also deploy these volunteers to the bungalows and coops around Emmons Avenue, many of which are still without power, heat or hot water. State Senator
Boating
Source: Geoffrey Croft via awalkintheparknyc.blogspot.comWhen we first broke the story about the Paerdegat Basin oil spill [/oil-spill-brooklyn-national-grid/], in which an estimated 800 to 1,400 gallons of natural gas condensate, compressor oil and turbine oil poured into the waters near Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, info was scarce. Representatives
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UPDATED: 1,000+ Households Affected In Ocean Parkway Gas Crisis, National Grid Says Service To Be Restored Friday [/1000-households-affected-in-ocean-parkway-gas-crisis-national-grid-says-service-to-be-restored-friday/] Original post: While we’re still waiting to hear back from National Grid representatives about yesterday’s gas leak, [/gas-leak-means-no-service-for-some-ocean-parkway-residents/] which caused an ongoing service outage in the area and construction