The ongoing controversy surrounding the NuHart Plastics site in Greenpoint continues to stir frustration among local residents. The site, a former plastics manufacturing plant, has long been a focal point of environmental concern due to the presence of hazardous chemicals …
The North Brooklyn community came together for a night of celebration, reflection, and advocacy at the 2018 NAG Gala, hosted by Neighbors Allied for Good Growth (NAG). Held on a crisp autumn evening, the event brought together local leaders, activists, …
The NuHart State Superfund Site currently contains underground plumes of phthalates and trichloroethylene (TCE), which are chemicals left over from the property’s previous use as a plastics manufacturing plant. These chemicals are known to be potentially harmful to human health.…
The NuHart site, located at the intersection of Dupont St. and Franklin St. in Greenpoint, has recently come under increased public scrutiny. The property owner, Dupont Street Developers, LLC, has completed the Remedial Investigation phase as part of the New …
In conjunction with our community environmental health and justice mapping project, NAG will be hosting a series of walking tours that will explore the rich industrial history of Greenpoint and Williamsburg. These walking tours will kick off the first weekend …
On April 1st, NAG is hosting a kickoff event for a series of walking workshops held in the month of April! The evening will include a screening of the Domino Effect and a Q&A with Ryan Kounen, a former NAG employee and extraordinary …
Earlier this week, Mayor de Blasio stated that the Domino proposal does not sufficiently address affordable housing. Although we agree that the current plan is imperfect, we support the proposal as it reflects a multi-year process of community involvement which …
Last week, we were disheartened to learn that East River State Park might close for the winter due to the State budget cuts. This park has quickly become an integral part of our community, and closing it even for just …
NAG is broaching new territory (for us, at least), in organizing the residents of 137 Oak Street in Greenpoint. The building has a long and storied history. Many of the residents of Oak Street (a pretty close knit block, even …
Just a few short weeks ago, we hosted a community forum on the new proposed development plan for the Domino Sugar Factory property by the current owners, Two Trees. We have been engaged in a lot of thought, a lot …