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Talkin’ smack: Sunset Park handball courts ‘unplayable,’ athletes say

Meadows of Shame

Talkin’ smack: Sunset Park handball courts ‘unplayable,’ athletes say

By Dennis Lynch

City insists it is still committed to finishing Bushwick Inlet Park

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State could seize land to finish Bushwick Inlet Park, fine city $1M a year for not building it

By Ruth Brown

Dyin’ gosling: These Gowanus Canal baby geese are going to die

Cleaning Our Waterways

Dyin’ gosling: These Gowanus Canal baby geese are going to die

By Lauren Gill

Un-‘Americans!’ City plans to demolish sexy spy drama’s studio for Canal cleanup

Cleaning Our Waterways

Un-‘Americans!’ City plans to demolish sexy spy drama’s studio for Canal cleanup

By Lauren Gill

Union Street Bridge out this weekend!

Cleaning Our Waterways

Short time span! Residents only have a few weeks to decide on new Canal bridge that could affect cleanup

By Lauren Gill

Double D-saster! Gowanus pool could shut for nine years under Feds’ closure plan, says city

Cleaning Our Waterways

Double-D day: City won’t stick Canal sewage tanks under pool — but Feds will likely dig it up anyway

By Lauren Gill

Dirty photos! Shutterbug makes himself sick shooting artsy Canal waste

Cleaning Our Waterways

Dirty photos! Shutterbug makes himself sick shooting artsy Canal waste

By Lauren Gill

This is a cartoon of a crying squirrel.

Meadows of Shame

Turfed out! Wburg, G’point kid sports leagues battling adults for meager parkland

By Allegra Hobbs

A bridge too wha? Squibb span still closed after 17 months with no explanation

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Bridge Park fires, sues Squibb Bridge creator

By Lauren Gill

No-money-ball! Little league: Neglected Williamsburg fields need cash, love

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No-money-ball! Little league: Neglected Williamsburg fields need cash, love

By Allegra Hobbs

A bridge too wha? Squibb span still closed after 17 months with no explanation

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A bridge too wha? Squibb span still closed after 17 months with no explanation

By Lauren Gill

It’s official: Newtown Creek dirtier than Gowanus Canal!

Cleaning Our Waterways

It’s official: Newtown Creek dirtier than Gowanus Canal!

By Colin Mixson

UPDATED: ‘Toxic avenger’ conquers, tastes Gowanus Canal

Cleaning Our Waterways

He’s back! Toxic Avenger will swim Newtown Creek today!

By Colin Mixson

This is a cartoon of a man in a hazmat suit.

Cleaning Our Waterways

Newtown Creek Vs. Gowanus Canal

By The Brooklyn Paper Water Board

Developers: We’ll give city free real estate to avoid sewage-tank land-grab

Cleaning Our Waterways

Developers: We’ll give city free real estate to avoid sewage-tank land-grab

By Colin Mixson

Kentile in exile: New spot pitched for iconic Gowanus sign

Meadows of Shame

Residents: Reclaim derelict Gowanus playground — before it is too late!

By Colin Mixson

Toxic shock! Marine life returning to Newtown Creek

Cleaning Our Waterways

Toxic shock! Marine life returning to Newtown Creek

By Allegra Hobbs

FIRST LOOK: We got a sneak peek at Prospect Park’s about-to-open ice rink complex

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Stink on ice: Ammonia leak at Prospect Park skating rink sends 11 to hospital

By Colin Mixson

All clear! Test proves Gowanus was OK for a swim

Cleaning Our Waterways

Number two! Toxic avenger will make second attempt to swim Gowanus Canal

By Colin Mixson

Rat droppings poison ‘Dog Beach’

Meadows of Shame

UPDATED: Pooches poisoned in Prospect Park — maybe by eating drug-laced human poop!

By Colin Mixson

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