Nasty weather on tap for New Year fetes at Rose Parade in California and revelers in New York City
Two iconic celebrations to ring in the New Year — the Rose Parade in Southern California and the…
PRO BONO PUBLICO When care meets cold
NORTH BROOKLYN — The snowfall on Friday, Dec. 27, was a reminder of how quickly our public spaces…
What Might 2026 Bring to Brooklyn Heights?
We all have our hopes for the new year. I’ll list a few of mine here. Please add…
what to know about the elusive mammals
Fishers can cause anxiety in upstate New York. The elusive, forest-dwelling mammals are often blamed for attacks on…
Mulch ado about nothing! Say good-bough to your Christmas tree at Mulchfest 2025 • Brooklyn Paper
Bid your Christmas tree farewell at Mulchfest 2025! File photo by Gabriele Holtermann Thanks very mulch! Christmas is…
New York’s battery storage is firesafe
Long Island faces a choice about its energy future, but it’s not the choice some people think. The…
New York’s offshore wind keeps the lights on
New York’s decades-old electricity infrastructure is struggling to meet our state’s energy needs. A dangerous heat wave that…
A unique marine haven remains unprotected
How close is Hudson Canyon? 99 miles north of Manhattan puts you in popular weekend retreats in the…
NYSERDA CEO says NY’s new energy plan is “balanced” for the future
Dec 24, 2025 — Last week, New York passed a new state energy plan. It’s a complicated, 1,000-page…
Swifty’s Pub back after tax seizure as owner says he ‘messed up’
The flagship location of Swifty’s on Delaware Avenue in Delmar on Sunday. Orange “SEIZED” signs that were put…
Beloved Prospect Park swans rescued after suspected off-leash dog attack • Brooklyn Paper
Two of Prospect Park’s beloved swans are recovering at a wildlife clinic after they were attacked by what…
Catskills land-preservation program ‘gutted,’ environmental groups say
The Catskill Watershed Coalition building in Arkville in the Catskill Mountains, the site of years of negotiations between…