Activists gathered at City Hall to voice their opposition to the growing trend of synthetic grass fields, which they argue are harmful due to 'forever chemicals'. These demonstrators expressed their concern for the health of New York’s youngest residents and the impact on native ecosystems, particularly the few remaining forests. The case of Inwood Park exemplifies the community’s frustration, as significant sums are being spent to repave natural areas with synthetic materials amidst fears of further pollution from runoff as microplastics accumulate in flood-prone zones.
"Whenever it rains, that area's going to get flooded and all the plastic that is being stomped on and broken down into microplastic will end up in the river as well."
"The last bit of Manhattan, they had to cover it with plastic. They could not leave it alone," Washington Heights resident Mossimo Strino raged.
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