Past Contest Entries

Hazard NYC: Coal Tar, ‘Poonamis’ and Thousands of New Apartments at the ‘Toxic Wonderland’ of the Gowanus Canal

The Gowanus Canal is a “toxic Wonderland” in the midst of a neighborhood undergoing a complicated transformation. Hear from locals, government officials and developers about the future of the area — and what challenges stand in the way of a cleaner, more resilient community.

Samantha Maldonado, senior reporter at THE CITY,  and independent journalist Jordan Gass-Pooré dig in on the final episode of Hazard NYC, a four-part FAQ NYC Presents limited series exploring the city’s Superfund sites.

See and read more about the Gowanus Canal here.

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Place:

Third Place

Year:

  • 2024

Category:

  • Audio Reporting (small division)

Affiliation:

THE CITY

Reporter:

Jordan Gass Poore’, Samantha Maldonado, Harry Siegel