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New exhibit, ‘Our Voices Seen and Heard,’ celebrates 50 years of environmental activism in Greenpoint and Williamsburg

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Contentious Coney Island Creek ferry project on pause as EDC fast-tracks oceanside study

By Jessica Parks

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EPA, electeds left in the dark on construction at toxic Gowanus Brownfield site as developer seeks to avoid 421-a deadline

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Dozens of new bioswales installed in flood-prone Brooklyn nabes

By Ben Brachfeld

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Locals cut green ribbon on Bay Ridge Greenmarket, back for 15th season

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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Meteorologists expect another ruinous hurricane season for NYC, eastern seaboard

By Ben Brachfeld

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Lawmakers, activists rally outside National Grid HQ, urging action on climate laws before end of legislative session

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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AG James sues Brooklyn school bus operator Jofaz for persistent violations of anti-idling law

By Ben Brachfeld

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DEC suspends decision on Greenpoint Energy Center permits, will wait for PSC analysis

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Jeffries secures $800K in fed funds to prevent flooding in Canarsie

By Ben Brachfeld

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Future of New York City power focus of Schneps Media’s New York Energy Conference

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City announces completion of $150M sewer upgrades in Canarsie, East New York

By Ben Brachfeld

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Earth Day draws volunteers to Brooklyn Bridge Park cleanup

By Ximena Del Cerro

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Brooklyn electeds urge Adams to issue Nat Grid preemptive ‘no’ on trucking liquified natural gas

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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On Earth Day, Mayor still noncommittal on fully funding building efficiency law

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National Geographic partners with local artist for Earth Day mural in Brooklyn

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Activists gather in front of ticking Climate Clock to demand action against fossil fuels, utilities

By Kirstyn Brendlen & Dean Moses

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Celebrate Earth Day on nine car-free corridors this weekend

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National Grid launching bold clean energy vision for New York with historic fossil-free plan

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How to celebrate Earth Day in Brooklyn

By Susan De Vries

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Kei Williams, the executive director of New Pride Agenda, at Tweed Courthouse on May 13.

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Valcia Williams's son, Nicholas Charles, holds a plaque, and daughter, Noelani Charles, holds a certificate. Valcia Williams is in a white usher dress; her mother, Catherine Williams, is left. They are flanked by members of the UWF Special Recognition Committee. UWF President Marlene Ferguson is at right.

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