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Chronic illegal dumping highlights health concerns in the Rockaways

Illegal dumping is not only an eyesore but also a public health concern, and in the case of the coastal neighborhood of Edgemere, an issue of access to the neighborhood’s waterways. Residents are tired of picking up the tab with their time and energy when it comes to such quality-of-life issues in their neighborhood.

Double-whammy: How heavy rains and high tides hurt NYC’s Black and Brown neighborhoods

Historic disinvestment in Black and Brown neighborhoods across the city has now left homeowners at the mercy of flooding that has been intensified by the climate crisis. Residents have pushed for solutions for decades, but many believe their concerns are ignored.

A Climate Change Forecast: Rain With A Chance Of Mosquito-Borne Diseases

St. Albans, Queens sits in low-lying land. Sewer and infrastructure problems are exacerbated by flooding and the even-more-intense rain that is expected to fall on the city now and in the coming years. Anther problem that residents may have to deal with is mosquitoes.
Climate change, conflicts preoccupy U.N. General Assembly

Climate change, conflicts preoccupy U.N. General Assembly

The 78th U.N. General Assembly brought world leaders to New York City from Sept. 18 to 26.

END FOSSIL FUELS: Thousands gather in NYC for climate justice rally

END FOSSIL FUELS: Thousands gather in NYC for climate justice rally

An absolutely massive crowd of multicultural, multigenerational climate activists took over Manhattan on Sunday.

Radical Elders plan to march during Climate Week NYC

Radical Elders plan to march during Climate Week NYC

Radical Elders (RE) will have a contingent marching at the March to End Fossil Fuels on September 17th in front of the United Nations.

Health issues continue to plague 9/11 responders and survivors

Health issues continue to plague 9/11 responders and survivors

The September 11, 2001, attacks took the lives of almost 3,000 people: New York City alone saw 2,753 people die. Of that number 343 victims were firefighters.

The Heat is Killing Us: Climate change & rising temps are increasing gun violence

The Heat is Killing Us: Climate change & rising temps are increasing gun violence

As our planet grapples with the consequences of man-made climate change and the excessive summer heat it is causing, a lesser-known repercussion is coming to light.

Christian Cooper talks the magic of birding at 92 Street Y

Christian Cooper talks the magic of birding at 92 Street Y

New York-based science writer and famed bird enthusiast Christian Cooper was at the 92nd Street Y on July 12 to talk about his hosting of Nat Geo WILD’s new show, “Extraordinary Birder.”

#BlackBirdersWeek celebrated in New York City

#BlackBirdersWeek celebrated in New York City

Several New Yorkers came out to take part in the annual #BlackBirdersWeek, which was also held in cities across the country May 28 through June 3.

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