Learn about the tragic story of America's largest domestic oil spill on Newtown Creek, and how it became one of the most polluted waterways in the country. Meet the environmental activist fighting for Newtown Creek's restoration and discover the creek's geologic history and how Native Americans used it for trade and transportation. Explore the early history and colonization of Newtown Creek and how it was transformed into an industrial waterway in the 1800s.

Discover the causes and consequences of Newtown Creek's pollution and the impact of the oil industry on the creek's ecosystem. Learn about the vital role Newtown Creek played during World War II and the great fire that ended oil refining at the creek. Find out when New York City discovered the extent of pollution in Newtown Creek and take a tour of the creek's infrastructure, past, and present.

Understand the manufacturing of natural gas and its impact on Newtown Creek and why its cleanup efforts seem hopeless. Finally, learn about the state of Newtown Creek today and the challenges and opportunities for restoration. Follow us for more environmental history and news.

The G train of the New York subway is one of the most notorious lines out of the entire NYC subway system. Not only is it the shortest train but it's also the only train that does not travel in and out of Manhattan. Main traveling trough Brooklyn and a small portion of Queens, the G train is the unofficial mascot of Brooklyn and has become a modern meme. Learn more about the New York subway's G train in this video.

Veselka has been a staple of NYC’s East Village since the 1950s and is now run by third-generation owner Jason Birchard. The restaurant specializes in what they call “Ukrainian soul food,” which includes pierogies, borscht, potato pancakes, and more.