Awearness Blog: In Whose Best Interest Is Brooklyn’s New Superfund Site?
Last week, the EPA added Brooklyn, New York’s long-polluted Gowanus Canal to the national Superfund site list. The decision was made in response to a request from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation–but against the wishes of NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg. As with all things in my native home, whether Superfunding the Gowanus will help make things better or worse for Gotham residents depends on whom you ask. Join me for an examination of the issue on the Kenneth Cole Awearness Blog: Superfund Vs. Environmental Justice in Brownstone Brooklyn.
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I Remember
You have better things to do today than to read a post from me. There are far more important people in your life and you know you've been taking them for granted. Yes, I'm talking to you. Now get off the Internet, pick up the phone, and tell them so. No, I'm not kidding.
You have better things to do today than to read a post from me. There are far more important people in your life and you know you've been taking them for granted. Yes, I'm talking to you. Now get off the Internet, pick up the phone, and tell them so. No, I'm not kidding.
Following Up on Chicago's Independence Eve Violence
Yesterday's post on alleged gang violence during Chicago's Independence Eve fireworks generated a lot of local attention and concern. That post compared official reports of a relatively 'peaceful' July 3rd fireworks display with reports from the blog, Second City Cop, and several Twitter members indicating a sizable gang pr...
Yesterday's post on alleged gang violence during Chicago's Independence Eve fireworks generated a lot of local attention and concern. That post compared official reports of a relatively 'peaceful' July 3rd fireworks display with reports from the blog, Second City Cop, and several Twitter members indicating a sizable gang pr...
Corporate Greed Is Not a Family Value
When a prominent company profits in the middle of a Great Recession, the right thing to do is share the joy around. The wrong thing to do is lay off a thousand workers during the holidays to ease up funds for a future acquisition. This is the story of a company that went wrong.
When a prominent company profits in the middle of a Great Recession, the right thing to do is share the joy around. The wrong thing to do is lay off a thousand workers during the holidays to ease up funds for a future acquisition. This is the story of a company that went wrong.
