Gothamist May 17, 2026 • 12:01

A puddle in a Brooklyn crosswalk has festered so long it's developed its own ecosystem - Gothamist

By https://gothamist.com/staff/liam-quigley

A puddle in a Brooklyn crosswalk has festered so long it's developed its own ecosystem - Gothamist

A festering puddle has become a fixture in a Brooklyn crosswalk. Neighbors say if highlights the need for more drainage infrastructure.

A puddle of water in a Brooklyn crosswalk has persisted for so long that some residents cant remember the last time they saw the ground beneath its depths.
The putrid pool at Erasmus Street and Roge… [+3561 chars]

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