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Photos: NYC Health, Energy and Equity Task Force holds roundtable at Fordham to discuss concerns and strategies

By Ethan Marshall and Jewel Webber Conversation…

The South Street Seaport was slated to receive $42.4 million in federal funding through FEMA’s BRIC program for critical infrastructure upgrades. The project, now cut, aimed to protect the area from coastal flooding, sea level rise, and extreme weather.

AMNY

Hochul, Schumer blast Trump’s FEMA cuts as NYC loses $280M for climate resiliency projects

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Composting crackdown begins in NYC today with $25 fines for violations

By Christian Murray Conversation…

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City tackles Bronx park dumping crisis with steep new fines

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Foggy winter day in the Bronx, NYC

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Column – Building a green Bronx: The path to a just, sustainable economy

By Council Member Amanda Farías Conversation…

a rain gardein next to a NYC street with litter inside

AMNY

NYC’s curbside rain gardens: Are they eco-friendly or just poop-filled eyesores?

Hunts Point residents mapped out possible locations for EV charging stations to help support less pollution in the area and meet the state's climate goals.

Hunts Point residents brainstorm EV charging sites to reduce pollution

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

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New home for osprey birds being built in Eastchester Bay

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

Smokestacks Send Condensation And Pollution Into The Air Of New York City.

West Virginia AG files lawsuit to block Dinowitz’ Climate Change Superfund Law

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

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Bronx students map their communities to address challenges and envision change

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Bronxites rallied in September in the South Bronx to plant trees and call attention to the extreme heat vulnerability of the neighborhood.

BP Calls on Adams to fully fund parks department and plant trees in the Bronx

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

USA, New York, woman in the city on a rainy day

AMNY

New York City’s drought watch lifted after higher rainfall and conservation efforts

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QNS

Avoid fines: New NYC trash container rules now enforced

Activists staged a three day sit-in at the capitol in Albany, to pressure Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the Climate Change Superfund Act into law.

Hochul signs Climate Change Superfund Act championed by Bronx Assembly Member, paving way for funding in the borough

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

The city’s annual “tree-cycling” program, Mulchfest, starts Dec. 26.

NYC Parks kicks off Mulchfest with nine Bronx drop-off sites for Christmas tree recycling

By Christian Murray Conversation…

New Yorkers in the rain

AMNY

NYC drought: Mayor Adams lifts fireworks and grilling ban after decent November rain – but Big Apple needs more help

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New York Family

Fun Pride Month Events on Long Island for Kids and Families 2026

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Drag Experiences: Making a change by giving a makeover

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Schneps Podcasts

Marlon Taylor, President of New York & Atlantic Railway: Keeping Long Island and New York Moving

Mount Sinai has faced increased attention ever since the hospital first restricted gender-affirming care for youth in the wake of the Trump administration's executive order early last year.

Mount Sinai confirms it would, if required, provide records of trans youth to Trump administration