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Work and Play
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February 20, 2017
Hello Go-Greeners!
This month, as always, we take a look at the hard work that our community puts into bettering the environment. But we also shine a spotlight on the exciting times when we can celebrate the good that we have done! As we move closer to spring, we look forward to the warmer months when we know our eco-efforts will kick into high gear. Take a look at all the good the community is doing despite any the weather!
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Good.Clean.Fun. In McCarren Park!
Good.Clean.Fun. was invited by Open Space Alliance to co-sponsor a community-based clean-up and leaf raking day on Saturday, January 28th. As the winter season treks on, it is important to make sure that leaf coverage stays to a minimum in order for the ground and grass to flourish come winter. Good.Clean.Fun. came to the rescue….
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What Does It Mean for a School to Be Green?
I decided to take a random sampling of students from 1st to 5th grade and ask about how we are doing, what we can do better, and how to spread the message outside of the building. Every student was gracious and excited to put their lunch down for a minute and share their observations and ideas...
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New York City’s Outdated Garbage System in Soil
In this article, I will be speaking about air quality and how North Brooklyn has become home to 19 waste transfer stations resulting in high number of diesel trucks and pollution. This happened when Mayor Giuliani closed the Staten Island Fresh Kills landfill in 2001 (with a brief reopening to process 9/11 debris)...
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Newtown Creek Long Term Control Plan Meeting
Join the NYC Dept. of Environmental Protection in discussion of ways to address the impacts of Combined Sewer Overflow and improve water quality in Newtown Creek. The meeting is open to all.
WHEN: February 21 at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
WHERE:Newtown Creek WWTP Visitor Center, 329 Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn
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Save the Date! BK ROT Presents: A Really Rotten Party
Get Tickets Here! Join us in celebrating BK ROT‘s fourth year and raising a toast to 2017! Date: February 24th Time: 7pm – Midnight Location: Mayday Space 176 St. Nicholas Avenue Brooklyn NY, 11237 Thanks to you BK ROT is growing faster than ever. We now serve over 80 households and 5 local businesses, employ 6 workers, and process 6,000lbs/mo of organic waste. It’s been a whirlwind to say the least and we wanna take a moment to boogie down…
WHEN: February 24 at 7:00 pm
WHERE:Mayday Space, 176 St. Nicholas Avenue, Brooklyn
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President’s Environmental Youth Award
Your project – or one you are sponsoring – could be an award winner. Apply or encourage a student you know to apply for PEYA and see what a difference they can make for the environment with an award-winning project. Applicants from all 50 states and U.S. territories are eligible to compete for a regional certificate of special recognition and a national Presidential award.Applications are now being accepted for the PEYA program. Applications are due March 1, 2017.
WHEN: Ongoing until March 1st, 2017
WHERE: Anywhere!
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L Train Workshops
The MTA is conducting public workshops in affected communities and invite your participation. Last summer, the MTA announced the decision to close the L tunnel for 18 months beginning in 2019 so that they can address as quickly and efficiently as possible, the critical work needed in the tunnel’s two tubes. This decision was reached after a robust public outreach process with the community. Superstorm Sandy flooded the tunnel with seven million gallons of salt water, heavily damaging vital infrastructure...
WHEN: March 2nd, 2017 at 6-8 PM
WHERE: Progress High School, 850 Grand Street, Brooklyn
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Waterfront Defenders Party
Diamond Bar is hosting an evening to feature local waterway stewardship organizations. All proceeds from beverage sales between 7-10pm will be donated and split evenly between the Billion Oyster Project, the Newtown Creek Alliance, and Friends of Bushwick Inlet Park. Tuesday March 7th 7:00 to 10:00 pm Diamond Bar 43 Franklin Street Greenpoint, Brooklyn Meet the guest bartenders from these great organizations. Learn about what they do and how you can get your hands dirty!...
WHEN: Tuesday, March 7 at 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
WHERE: Diamond Bar, 43 Franklin Street, Greenpoint, Brooklyn
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2017 Water Resources Art & Poetry Contest
New York City Department of Environmental Protection’s 31st annual Water Resources Art & Poetry Contest. Second through twelfth grade students attending public, independent, charter or parochial schools (or homeschooled) in New York City and East and West of Hudson Watersheds are invited to create original art and compose poetry that reflects an appreciation for our shared water resources.
WHEN: Ongoing until March 8th, 2017
WHERE: Anywhere!
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North Williamsburg Transportation Safety Meeting
Come join an open discussion with the Department of Transportation about local safety issues. Sponsored by: Council Member Stephen Levin, Assembly Member Joseph Lentol and State Senator Daniel Squadron
WHEN: Thursday, March 9, 6:30-8 PM
WHERE: Bushwick Inlet Park, 86 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn
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Participatory Budgeting 2017!
Voting for Participatory Budgeting 2017 will begin in District 33 and City-Wide on March 25 and continue through April 2! The full ballot for District 33 will be released February 20. There will be voting sites around the district as well as an option to vote online. If you are unable to come to one of our voting sites because of: – temporary/permanent illness or physical/mental disability – duties related to the primary care of one or more individuals who...
WHEN: March 25 to April 2
WHERE: Many voting locations throughout your Council District
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http://www.gogreenbk.org/
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