Taking Back the Gowanus Canal

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jul 9, 2014

Leslie Albrecht, reporter for DNAinfo.com, talks about all the controversies surrounding the future of the Gowanus Canal, from disputes between the city and EPA over the ongoing cleanup process, to clashes between politicians and residents over planning future uses of the neighborhood.

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