First renewable diesel fuel station in the Bronx comes to Hunts Point

City numbers from 2020 show Hunts Point nearly tripling the city average of hospitalizations for children with asthma.

Dan Serafin

Oct 29, 2024, 9:36 PM

Updated 59 days ago

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The first renewable diesel fuel station in the Bronx opened Tuesday on Leggett Avenue in Hunts Point.
The U.S. Department of Energy says renewable fuel can reduce harmful emissions by up to 65% on average.
City numbers from 2020 show Hunts Point nearly tripling the city average of hospitalizations for children with asthma.
Officials in attendance said they hope to see more of these fuel stations open across the Bronx.