Officials Announce Early 2025 Installation of System to Manage Toxic Chemicals at Gowanus School
A ventilation system for P.S. 372 has passed initial testing, but is not operational until after Christmas, raising health concerns due to air quality.
Body of elderly man found face down in Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal: cops
An elderly man's body was recovered from the polluted Gowanus Canal, and authorities are investigating the cause of death.
Officials Announce Early 2025 Installation of System to Manage Toxic Chemicals at Gowanus School
A ventilation system for P.S. 372 has passed initial testing, but is not operational until after Christmas, raising health concerns due to air quality.
Body of elderly man found face down in Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal: cops
An elderly man's body was recovered from the polluted Gowanus Canal, and authorities are investigating the cause of death.
Residents of Gowanus report worsening canal odors despite cleanup efforts, prompting a controversial scent-masking initiative from the city.
Gowanus Slowly Changes, But Hindered by Floods, Pollutant Clean-Up
Gowanus Canal, once heavily polluted, is being transformed into a residential area through housing development initiatives. Mixed reactions among residents and community groups persist due to environmental concerns.
Years of Delay Pushes Gowanus Canal Tank Project to Cost Over $1B
Delays led to cost increase in building sewer control tanks
Recommendation for EPA Region 2 to monitor construction closely
'Creatures of the Canal' surface at first annual Gowanus Art Parade * Brooklyn Paper
The Gowanus Canal, infamous for pollution, inspired an art parade celebrating its history, inspiring the community with creative costumes and a sense of unity.
Frustrated by lack of water quality data, citizen scientist Gary Francis monitors the Gowanus Canal himself * Brooklyn Paper
Methane gas rings in Gowanus Canal are caused by human feces from overflow.
Gary Francis monitors Gowanus Canal to highlight pollution issues.
'Creatures of the Canal' surface at first annual Gowanus Art Parade * Brooklyn Paper
The Gowanus Canal, infamous for pollution, inspired an art parade celebrating its history, inspiring the community with creative costumes and a sense of unity.
Frustrated by lack of water quality data, citizen scientist Gary Francis monitors the Gowanus Canal himself * Brooklyn Paper
Methane gas rings in Gowanus Canal are caused by human feces from overflow.
Gary Francis monitors Gowanus Canal to highlight pollution issues.
Gowanus locals mix technology and design to cut back on flooding with the GLOwanus Lantern * Brooklyn Paper
A device called the GLOwanus Lantern has been created to alert residents of flooding and contamination events in the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn.
The lantern lights up with vivid colors when the city issues an alert, prompting residents to reduce water usage to prevent sewer overflows into the canal.
Gowanus is prone to flooding due to its geography and combined sewer system, which leads to overflow during rain events.
Gowanus Canal Toxins Leaked to Nearby Buildings, Officials Say
Contaminants from the Gowanus Canal have leaked into the groundwater of almost 50 nearby buildings.
Soil vapor intrusion is causing people living or working in contaminated sites to be exposed to noxious fumes.
Brooklyn school near toxic Gowanus Canal latest property to be flagged for contaminated air as NY probes 100 nearby blocks
An elementary school near Gowanus Canal, serving special-needs students, faces contaminated air issues prompting state action to remove harmful vapors.