NYS DOH and ATSDR invite you to attend Public Meetings for the Newtown Creek Superfund Site  The New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) are holding public meetings to discuss the recently released Newtown Creek Public Health Assessment. These agencies are looking at environmental information from the Newtown Creek Superfund site and how it relates to public health. The meetings will be held on: Monday, May 14, 2012 7:00 to 9:00 pm at LaGuardia Community College 31-10 Thomson Ave Long Island City, NY 11101 Conference Room E-242 Thursday, May 24, 2012 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Polish National Home/ Warsaw 261 Driggs [...]

The Boathouse is looking and smelling great after the Friends Seminary 8th grade class came over and wielded scrub brushes and mops to the place.  The kids performed a Day of Service in many areas of the city, we are so glad to have their good efforts for LICCB two years in a row now.  Thanks Friends! And thanks to all the stout-hearted men who made our new boat racks.   They look great!  These snazzy structures made the cleaning process even more thorough this year. NOW it's time to get a few more things in place for the season.  Please come by [...]