Mark your calendars for a night of unforgettable music and community spirit at the Raise the Roof Benefit Concert! This special event is being organized to support the creation of the Northside Town Hall Community and Cultural Center, a project …
As the new year of 2009 began, the neighborhoods of Greenpoint and Williamsburg found themselves at a crucial crossroads. The rapid development that had characterized the previous years brought both opportunities and challenges to these vibrant communities. While the influx …
As the winter of 2009 settled over North Brooklyn, East River State Park found itself in an unusual situation. With the city blanketed in snow and the chill of January keeping many residents indoors, the park—typically bustling with activity in …
In December 2008, Neighbors Allied for Good Growth (NAG) made a powerful call to the residents of North Brooklyn: to join together in a collective effort to improve the community. NAG, a grassroots organization deeply rooted in the neighborhoods of …
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 …
