Advocates warn New York lead rules still leave children in older homes exposed
Children living in older New York homes may still face dangerous lead exposure under state housing rules that…
Officials break ground on NYC’s first public school ‘food forest’ in the Bronx – Bronx Times
After a multi-year effort, elected officials broke ground on the city’s first public school “food forest” at the…
Two Brooklyn teachers win prestigious $25,000 FLAG Awards for Excellence in Education • Brooklyn Paper
Two Brooklyn educators were recognized after earning top honors in the 2026 FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence, with…
New York State Gets One Step Closer to a Data Center Moratorium
The New York Legislature passed a one-year moratorium Thursday night on data center permits, the latest sign of…
Willdan Wins $27 Million Contract to Redesign and Implement New York City Accelerator Program
ANAHEIM, Calif., April 15, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WLDN) announced today that it has been awarded a…
‘Heat Batteries’ Leave Some City Blocks Scorched
It’s about to get hotter in our nation’s cities. Just how hot it gets depends not only on…
After a Slow Start on Climate, Zohran Mamdani Faces Scrutiny Over Parks Budget and Environmental Promises
During his New York City mayoral campaign, Zohran Mamdani courted votes from environmentalists. He promised to expand green…
Sunset Park is building a community-led climate future
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Editorial | NYC must release all 9/11 files remaining and reveal the truth to survivors
A group of firefighters search the remains of the destroyed World Trade Center in New York on Sept.…
ed | Hochul must not abdicate New York’s climate commitments – amNewYork
From where to buy the best bagels to mayoral candidates, there’s not a lot the New York Jewish…
Hunts Point Market to receive $405 million for an all-electric project to reduce pollution – Bronx Times
The overhaul of the Hunts Point Market is expected to begin construction in late 2026. Rendering courtesy Aurora…
Parks advocates lead South Bronx tour, calling for increased city investment – Bronx Times
Parks advocates led dozens on a two-hour South Bronx walking tour to call for increased investment in parks…