Department of Transportation Hosts Greenways Workshop in Queens Oct. 17
By Angelina Banek Greenways are public car-free public roadways that provide a safe way for people to walk and bike without competing with car …[read more]
Environment
Park Slope Residents Connect Over Rising Flood Risks and Growing Climate Concerns
BY CAITLYN JONSSON Park Slope resident Joann Amitrano lives in a state of anxiety when it comes to the increased risk of flooding in …[read more]
No End in Sight for City Animal Shelter Crisis
BY KELLY MCGRATH Employees and volunteers of the Animal Care Centers of New York loaded its van with a handful of the group’s animals …[read more]
Solar Panels Eyed as One Solution to Puerto Rico’s Power Woes
BY KELLY MCGRATH Puerto Rico is hit most years by devastating Atlantic hurricanes, and researchers warn things will only get worse as water temperatures continue …[read more]
NYC Mayoral Hopeful Brad Lander Headlines Tense Climate Town Hall at Hunter College
By SAMUEL MORTEL Current Comptroller and 2025 NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander was the main speaker at the Decarbonize CUNY Town Hall on Tuesday, …[read more]
Climate Advocates Seek to Shut Down National Grid’s Greenpoint Facility
BY AMIRA TURNER Though the quiet streets of Greenpoint Brooklyn can often feel like an escape from the hustle and bustle of the big …[read more]
Anticipated Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center Gets Mixed Reviews From Community
BY KIM GILL Construction is underway for the long-anticipated recreation center in honor of the late Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. The Flatbush-Gardens Tenant Association partnered …[read more]
Neighbors Vow to Fight on as Elizabeth Street Garden Loses Legal battle
BY ANGELINA BANEK After losing its 11 year legal battle with the city, The Elizabeth Street Garden waits to receive a legal eviction notice. The …[read more]
The Need for More Trees in Bushwick
BY DIANA BAUTISTA Being one of many low-income communities in Brooklyn, Bushwick faces exceptional environmental hazards, one of which is the lack of canopy. One …[read more]
Penguins March for Climate Action
BY TONY LIPKA Protesters dressed in penguin onesies marched the streets of midtown on Wednesday, Oct 18th. The march was held to spread awareness of …[read more]