Photos: Explore The "Poison Cauldron" Of Newtown Creek
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A friendly local resident.
Tod Seelie / GothamistNewtown Creek Alliance Historian Mitch Waxman explains the history on petroleum companies on the Newtown Creek and relates some of the fiery horrific accidents that took place there.
Tod Seelie / GothamistSigns prohibiting photography appear everywhere, even though it is legal to shoot from public space, like the street or sidewalk.
Tod Seelie / GothamistHomemade houses for the notable stray cat population.
Tod Seelie / GothamistWaxman points out the arbitrary line demarcating what the city deems "safe" for habitation.
Tod Seelie / GothamistThe decaying Kosciusko Bridge.
Tod Seelie / GothamistOne of the ubiquitous North Brooklyn IBZ banners that appear in East Williamsburg.
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