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Architectural Community Alliance of Roosevelt Island
Coverage of Architectural Community Alliance of Roosevelt Island in the Nexus archive.
- DEP issues stop work order for Roosevelt Island steam plant demolition
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issued a stop-work order for the demolition of the Roosevelt Island steam plant after an inspection identified asbestos concerns. Residents and advocacy groups criticized the lack of public notification and safety risks, while officials stated testing is underway to address asbestos remediation requirements.