The Quest to Clean Up Coney Island Creek, Part 1: Industrial

While the last decade has seen cleanup efforts planned or launched at some of the city's most polluted waterways, the community has struggled to get traction for a comprehensive cleaning plan for Coney Island Creek, despite its continued recreational use and multiple requests for action by local leaders.

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