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'I will never be the same': Brooklyn man beaten by police seeks $100M from NYC
The mayor and NYPD commissioner condemned the officers’ actions after video of the incident went viral.
By
Brittany Kriegstein
News
Gowanus residents say man's violent arrest is latest in line of strife with NYPD
“When things like this happen, it just removes any form of credibility and trust,” one resident says.
By
Ben Feuerherd
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Brittany Kriegstein
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Environmentalists push to close Brooklyn power plants only used several times a year
Two “peaker plants” in Sunset Park and Gowanus are only activated when there is high demand for electricity, like during the hottest days of the summer.
By
Rosemary Misdary
News
Noxious fumes detected at Gowanus school, but NYC plans to hold class as usual
State environmental officials say a cleanup is necessary, but that the air is safe to breathe.
By
Jordan Gass-Poore'
News
Gowanus residents, advocates press state and feds to cleanup toxic fumes amid rapid development
Gowanus has seen rapid change and development in the last few years, but a century's worth of pollution is still causing problems.
By
Sean Carlson
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Joseph Capriglione
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Gowanus Canal cleanup so behind schedule, 2nd dredging may be needed, watchdog says
The EPA inspector general wrote that delays at the Superfund site have resulted in raw sewage being dumped into parts of the canal that have already been dredged.
By
Rosemary Misdary
Arts & Entertainment
Destroyed Gowanus mural has been rebuilt, says local arts organization
The mural features portraits of local artists.
By
Catalina Gonella
Arts & Entertainment
Storied Gowanus squatter haven the Batcave reborn as community arts facility
Powerhouse Arts, funded by founder Joshua Rechnitz, aims to provide local artists with affordable working and presenting space so that they won't feel forced to leave New York City.
By
Nathan Kensinger
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Toxic fumes detected at popular Brooklyn shuffleboard club for past 2 years
Here’s why you’re only now hearing about the incident at the Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club.
By
Jordan Gass-Poore'
Arts & Entertainment
A Brooklyn theater space wants to be the “Netflix for Live Performance”
Super Secret Arts charges monthly subscriptions for “all-you-can-see” theater, which could help make sure performers get paid.
By
Danny Lewis
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