Parents at NYC school near toxic Gowanus Canal demand Hochul resign for endangering kids
Furious parents at a special-needs elementary school near Brooklyn’s notorious Gowanus Canal slammed Gov. Kathy Hochul in a scathing petition, blaming her for letting their kids breathe in toxic air for over two years.

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- Published: Aug 22, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
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