Tom Stagg

Age:
61

Neighborhood:
Greenpoint, Newel St. & Norman Ave.

Occupation/Identity:
community activist, former NYPD detective, caterer

Neighborhood Amenities:
greenpoint has long been a closely knit community, fantastic environment to raise families in, convenient location, cultural diversity

Neighborhood Nuisances:
Newtown Creek oil spill, odors (benzyme fumes), relatively high incidence of cancer in immediate neighborhood

Activities in Neighborhood:
sang with The Cadillacs, a local doo-wop group, remains active with local youth

Social/Family Network in Neighborhood:
Lives with wife, daughter, and grandchild

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