Even if I can't round up the guys, PM me and I'll take you on a tour. Summer is a good time. The harsh light and sweat add to the grittyness. Andre once said, "The uglier the better." Tis is an area where you won't find tourists. LOL. Kind of a good place to shoot medium format if you got the gear.
Funny thing is there's this bridge that goes over railroad tracks but under the LIE is about a 5 minute walk from my house. Andre call it, "the bridge to nowhere."
Cal