On Sunday, June 28, Newtown Creek Alliance (NCA) a volunteer cleanup in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn is hosting a clean-up event with NY & Atlantic Railway, Clean Bushwick Initiative, NYC DEP, CM Jennifer Gutierrez, and the Brooklyn SWAB.
This event will take place along the Bushwick Branch rail line by Morgan Avenue, an active rail line used primarily for garbage collection and transfer from nearby facilities. Historically, this line carried commuters between 1868 and 1924, after which all passenger service was discontinued. Nearby stations included Bushwick Avenue Station by Montrose Avenue and Bushwick Place, and South Side Railroad Crossing near Varick Avenue.
The nearby rail bridge is officially titled the Montrose Avenue Rail Bridge, though it is sometimes called the English Kills Drawbridge (presently fixed in place). The steel bobtail swing bridge was designed as a temporary bridge in 1888 and rehabilitated between 1907 and 1927; it likely hasn’t been opened since the mid 1950s.
This event will include:
An expansive trash pickup along the tracks of this active rail line (with no train activity during the cleanup). NY & Atlantic Railway will be providing support with their railroad crane car!
We will provide gloves, tools, safety vests, water, and guidance on how to safely complete our tasks for the day. Before the event, registrants are required to complete a liability waiver and photo consent form (Adult form here and Minor form here).
Register HERE
