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December 17 Meeting: A Conversation with U.S. EPA about Newtown Creek flooding during Hurricane Sandy

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CONGRESSWOMAN NYDIA VELÁZQUEZ CONGRESSWOMAN CAROLYN MALONEY ASSEMBLYMAN JOSEPH LENTOL NYC COUNCILMEMBER STEPHEN LEVIN NYC COUNCILMEMBER DIANA REYNA Monday December 17, 2012, 6:30 pm The Visitor Center at Newtown Creek 329 Greenpoint Avenue Greenpoint, Brooklyn NY, 11222 (Enter at the intersection of Greenpoint Avenue and Humboldt Street.) After Hurricane Sandy, EPA took limited samples in the Newtown […]

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Household Hazardous Waste Pickup in New York City

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the New York City Department of Sanitation are collecting and properly disposing of potentially hazardous common household products from flood-damaged homes and residences in New York City. The public is encouraged to put waste products on their curbs for pickup, including: solvents, paints, cleaners, oil, propane tanks, batteries, petroleum

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More information from US EPA

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EPA will continue to provide updates and information through the CAG website. If you have questions or concerns, please contact EPA’s Community Liaison at 1-888-283-7626. November 6, 2012: Announcements and Information EPA is concentrating on impacts from Superfund sites. EPA will be sampling residences on Newtown Creek that have been brought to the Agency’s attention as well as

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Important Announcement from US EPA about Hurricane Sandy Impacts

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The following information has been provided to the CAG by US EPA: US EPA physical offices in NYC remain closed due to impacts from Hurricane Sandy. All information on Newtown Creek will be provided to the CAG via this website for dissemination.  Additional information is posted here, a new page on the Newtown Creek CAG website

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Reminder – CAG meeting tomorrow (Wednesday, October 10)!

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REMINDER: On Wednesday, October 10, 2012, US Environmental Protection Agency staff will update the Newtown Creek CAG on recent Superfund activity on the Creek, including sampling activities, methodology, and other updates. Here are the details: Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 Time: 6:00-8:00 PM Location: International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP), Second Floor Lounge Area 1040

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October 10th: Newtown Creek CAG meeting with US EPA

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On October 10, 2012, US Environmental Protection Agency staff will update the Newtown Creek CAG on recent Superfund activity on the Creek, including sampling activities, methodology, and other updates. Here are the details: Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 Time: 6:00-8:00 PM Location: International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP), Second Floor Lounge Area 1040 Metropolitan Avenue (between

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October 10th: Newtown Creek CAG meeting with US EPA

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On October 10, 2012, US Environmental Protection Agency staff will update the Newtown Creek CAG on recent Superfund activity on the Creek, including sampling activities, methodology, and other updates. Here are the details: Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 Time: 6:00-8:00 PM Location: International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP), Second Floor Lounge Area 1040 Metropolitan Avenue (between

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