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Noise Complaints

 

The Department of Environmental Protection is charged with enforcement of the NYC rules controlling noise – see http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/html/noise/index.shtml for more information. The City’s enforcement efforts fall short when it comes to industrial noise – arguably, the focus is on ice cream trucks and loud nightclubs . 

Richmond Terrace & Nicholas Avenue

It appears this project has been re-invented. In 2005 the Board of Standards and Appeals rubber-stamped an OK to build roads in conjunction with the construction of 89 three-story, two-family homes, each accomodating three (3) cars. What are we looking at?

1- construction on wetlands, in an area located on the 100-year flood plain, and currently subject to flooding,  notwithstanding recent storm-sewer replacement work. Furthermore,  houses and roads will increase impervious surface, adding to flooding.

Lead & Tap Water

The Department of Environmental Protection assures New Yorkers their water quality is excellent, however they note that many problems may be lurking in the old pipes in our buildings. To test your tap water call 311 and ask for the water testing kit - available free. You owe it to yourself to be safe! If you do find elevated lead levels please contact us - info@nsccej.org.

Lead Remediation Incentives

Thanks to Council Member Debi Rose for this info:

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the Health Department are working to help homeowners and landlords make repairs to remove lead paint.

Funds are available to landlords to safely repair or remove lead paint hazards in apartments, building common areas, and on fire escapes, and to replace windows and doors as needed.

Paper on Environmental Law

Excellent resources hope all enjoy

Introduction to North Shore History

The historic significance of the North Shore of Staten Island is an untapped resource. The waterfront reveals this history: what is now Richmond Terrace was once a Lenape foot-path. Mansions, built by captains of commerce, are now flanked by junkyards. How did we get to this? The story of our shoreline is the story of our country. This blog will present snapshots of our history: tourists, take note! residents, take pride! History will be what we do now! 

General Meeting 2/16

North Shore Community Coalition for Environmental Justice will meet 16 February, 7 PM, at 150-152 Nicholas Ave (Castleton), in the Bridgeview Apartment Complex Community Room (look for the flag pole). There's plenty of parking in the rear; Bus is either the S40: Richmond Terrace to Nicholas Ave, or S46: Nicholas at Castleton (the better option, if you're coming from the ferry). Meetings are open to all North Shore stakeholders committed to promoting a cleaner, healthier, and, simply: BETTER! North Shore.
 
By: Victoria M. Gillen, Chair, NSCCEJ

Things in the works

Hi Group,

alot of things in the works and i want everyone on board and succeeding in a better island.

meeting for steering committee on friday

been working on bylaws

cleaning up details of website and emails

new equipment to document

brochure on group

need EJ profile to agree upon

new meeting space?

contacts and resources

thank you for letting me serve, hope all are well and apppreciate feedback and input

 

Keith

 

*The information found on this website reflects the views of the North Shore Community Coalition for Environmental Justice, an independent, community-based coalition formed as a result of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Environmental Justice Community Showcase designation for the North Shore of Staten Island. It does not necessarily reflect the views of the EPA or any other federal or state agency, and no official endorsement should be inferred. Official EPA Environmental Justice Community Showcase information can be found here.



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