Archives Blog - Nag-brooklyn.org

Raise the Roof of the Town Hall with They Might Be Giants, Nada Surf, and Charles Bissell of the Wrens!

nag-bro93 — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 15:38:37 +0000

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 …

Сообщение Raise the Roof of the Town Hall with They Might Be Giants, Nada Surf, and Charles Bissell of the Wrens! появились сначала на Nag-brooklyn.org.

Greenpoint Rezoning Industrial Reuse Meeting Report

nag-bro93 — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 15:27:58 +0000

The New York Times has a writeup about the rezoning meeting held last night about rezoning some parts of the neighborhood reusing industrial buildings. NAG board member Ward Dennis is quoted:

“Developers are demolishing perfectly good buildings such as the

…

Сообщение Greenpoint Rezoning Industrial Reuse Meeting Report появились сначала на Nag-brooklyn.org.

Let’s Build a Better Greenpoint-Williamsburg: A Call to Action for Sustainable Development

nag-bro93 — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 14:55:36 +0000

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 …

Сообщение Let’s Build a Better Greenpoint-Williamsburg: A Call to Action for Sustainable Development появились сначала на Nag-brooklyn.org.

At Least Someone’s Enjoying the State Park: A Winter Reflection on East River State Park

nag-bro93 — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 14:51:02 +0000

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 …

Сообщение At Least Someone’s Enjoying the State Park: A Winter Reflection on East River State Park появились сначала на Nag-brooklyn.org.

Join NAG: A Call to Action for a Better North Brooklyn

nag-bro93 — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 14:49:12 +0000

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 …

Сообщение Join NAG: A Call to Action for a Better North Brooklyn появились сначала на Nag-brooklyn.org.

NuHart Plastics Developer Offers Tepid Response to Community Concerns

nag-bro93 — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 07:25:40 +0000

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 …

Сообщение NuHart Plastics Developer Offers Tepid Response to Community Concerns появились сначала на Nag-brooklyn.org.

2018 NAG Gala: Celebrating Community and Advocacy in North Brooklyn

nag-bro93 — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 07:22:16 +0000

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, …

Сообщение 2018 NAG Gala: Celebrating Community and Advocacy in North Brooklyn появились сначала на Nag-brooklyn.org.

The Chemicals at the NuHart Site: Phthalates and Trichloroethylene

nag-bro93 — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 07:11:32 +0000

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.…

Сообщение The Chemicals at the NuHart Site: Phthalates and Trichloroethylene появились сначала на Nag-brooklyn.org.

NuHart State Superfund Site: Update on Remedial Investigation and Recent Events

nag-bro93 — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 07:04:32 +0000

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 …

Сообщение NuHart State Superfund Site: Update on Remedial Investigation and Recent Events появились сначала на Nag-brooklyn.org.

NAG’s Industrial History walking tours of Williamsburg and Greenpoint coming in May, kick-off event April 28th featuring a screening of the film SHELLSHOCKED

nag-bro93 — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 06:49:34 +0000

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 …

Сообщение NAG’s Industrial History walking tours of Williamsburg and Greenpoint coming in May, kick-off event April 28th featuring a screening of the film SHELLSHOCKED появились сначала на Nag-brooklyn.org.