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Dog Run Closed Over Toxic Soil | New York City News
Dog owners in Bedford-Stuyvesant are scrambling after the fenced dog run at Herbert Von King Park was shut down amid alarming soil contamination—arsenic and mercury found during routine testing before a planned 2027 rebuild. The Parks Department’s sudden closure, with no clear risk assessment for dogs or humans, has left pet lovers frustrated and confused. While the rest of the park remains open with limited off-leash hours, many feel it’s not a safe or practical substitute. Community members are pushing for a temporary fenced solution, desperate to keep their pups safe—and sane—in this…
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