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Gowanus Canal

Pharrell will kick off his residency with a career retrospective event next Monday, moderate by NYU professor and NPR Music head (Getty Images)
Oct 19

Afternoon Bulletin: Pharrell Coming to NYU, Dollar Vans and More

The 'Happy' singer and producer has been named artist in residence at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts
By Stephanie Grella
Christopher Swain swims the Gowanus Canal for Earth Day (Photo: the Observer/Aisling Brennan)
Oct 16

Madcap Swimmer Takes on Gowanus Canal, Again

The environmental advocate will return to the filthy waters of the Gowanus Canal this Saturday.
By Lisa Brown
Christopher Swain swims the Gowanus Canal for Earth Day (Photo: the Observer/Aisling Brennan)
Apr 22

Man Who Tried to Swim Gowanus Canal Vows He’ll Do It Again

Christopher Swain swims the Gowanus Canal to bring awareness to the increase in pollution for Earth Day.
By Aisling Brennan
Jun 15

New Dawn for Manufacturing in Sunset Park

By Observer Staff
Apr 27

Atlantic Yards Forum Frenzy

By Observer Staff
Nov 10

Gowanus Jam-Up

By Observer Staff
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