"Top White House officials on Tuesday celebrated the start of construction on a controversial gas pipeline in Brooklyn that is backed by both Gov. Kathy Hochul and President Donald Trump.
Energy company Williams held the groundbreaking event for the Northeast Supply Enhancement Pipeline near the historic hangars at Floyd Bennett Field amid tight security by the U.S. Park Police. A large American flag hung from two cranes over a segment of a green pipeline.
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum were among those in attendance.
“Anyone who is opposing this project was was wrong to do so,” Zeldin said. “But it's never too late for anyone up in Albany seeing what this big announcement means.”"
Rosemary Misdary and Liam Quigley report for Gothamist April 14, 2026.
