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National Grid says it pays ‘more than its fair share’ for Gowanus Canal Superfund cleanup in federal suit
National Grid says it pays ‘more than its fair share’ for Gowanus Canal Superfund cleanup in federal suit

Oct. 17, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen

Utility giant National Grid, one of the many parties responsible for turning the Gowanus Canal into a toxic Superfund site, is claiming its fellow polluters aren’t doing their fair share to clean up the canal — and that it can no longer shoulder the cost alone.

Earlier this month, the company filed a federal lawsuit against 40 defendants — including the City of New York and Con Edison — urging the court to force them to participate in the cleanup and pay National Grid back for the money it’s spent so far.

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‘I feel very loved’: Bed-Stuy café owner’s $5,000 scam loss sparks community fundraiser

Oct. 15, 2024 By Naisha Roy

On Sept. 30, Taeli Kim, owner of Sonbul Café, received a phone call from someone claiming to be his electric company. The caller asked about missed payments and threatened to shut off services to his restaurant. Initially skeptical, Kim continued to receive calls over the next five days, during which the callers revealed personal information, including his bank account number. By Saturday, he had sent more than $5,000 to the scammers.

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