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East Boston lost its jewel of a park a long time ago, but the health effects linger for immigrant community
Wood Island Park was the crown jewel of East Boston. Then it vanished, after the city razed the... more »
posted 07/08/22

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Project: Former Eastie resident on losing Wood Island: 'How could you retaliate against a giant that's got all guns on?'
Today the park is long gone, demolished to make way for Logan International Airport’s expansion in the 1960s. The health effects of that decision reverberate through East Boston to this day.
Project: East Boston mothers continue decades-long fight against airport pollution
Residents and activists say the airport expansion, completed half a century ago, continues to harm their health and well-being today.
Project: How Logan Airport almost destroyed East Boston — and how East Boston is still fighting back