About 450 young kids at a special-needs elementary school near Brooklyn’s putrid Gowanus Canal have been breathing toxic fumes in their building more than two years after the state vowed to fix the problem. and they have discovered that there’s basically still chemicals and vapors being found in the air, with the system running.” “The state has completely failed to protect the health of the students, the faculty and the staff in the school.” “It would never vent all of the toxics underneath the school, around the school. A city DOE spokesperson said the department is “committed to keeping our schools safe for staff and families” and is working with the state to improve the school’s air quality.