Polluting Sites in Northern Manhattan

For children in Northern Manhattan, where child asthma rates are among the highest in New York, shortness of breath, coughing, and trips to the emergency room are a normal part of growing up.

Polluting Sites in Northern Manhattan

Northern Manhattan is home to several vibrant, complex communities. Here, most residents are people of color. Up to one-third of residents live below the poverty line. Click on the map markers to explore patterns in childhood asthma rates and environmental hazards in Northern Manhattan.
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