Weird But True: 12/06/24
Greenpoint residents were told they’ll soon be able to unplug their noses, but some critics say the promises have them smelling “bull.”for more than a year will be cleared in the coming months, local politicians announced this week — although residents doubt the odor is going anywhere.
The couple almost never opens the windows in their Kingsland Avenue apartment — directly across Newtown Creek from the smelly plant — for fear the tainted air will slip in. They have also invested in an air purifier that is almost always running, he said.“Our air quality is not that great. We know what it is and I, from having worked in that area, would see some mornings that there’s s–t going up in the sky,” he said of the asphalt plant.
“Green Asphalt is currently working with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to determine the most effective course of action to address the community’s concerns,” Green Asphalt told The Post in a statement. Rogers — who described the smell as “acidic” and similar to burning metal — said the neighborhood is often offered loose plans to fix ongoing problems, but is left without concrete solutions. She pointed to a town hall several years ago over theRotting Apple! It’s NYC’s stinkiest summer in years with complaints soaring — and here’s why
The stench is usually at its worst in the mornings, Carrie noted, claiming it has forced her to completely alter the path she walks her pup on their daily walks.
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