The deadly cost of New York City’s rat war
Flaco, who had only just learned to hunt in the wild after a lifetime in captivity, feasted on…
Bay Ridge Blooms recognized in 2026 Greenest Block in Brooklyn
BAY RIDGE — Bay Ridge Blooms at Ridge Boulevard between 71st Street and Ovington Avenue was recognized again…
At creative reuse centers, old art supplies get a new life
NEW YORK — Charlene Catalano was looking for a ball of green-and-white yarn to crochet this year’s winter…
Playing with your food gets a fresh start at Children’s Food Festival
“Having them understand where food comes from is essential because they’re the future,” she said. Families cycled through…
Brooklyn Botanic Garden selects Sue Donoghue as new president
The Board of Trustees of Brooklyn Botanic Garden today announces the selection of Sue Donoghue as the Garden’s…
Brooklyn Heights volunteers keep Promenade in bloom
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Every Tuesday morning, volunteers kneel amongst Japanese barberry and juniper on the Brooklyn Heights Promenade,…
✰PREMIUM Before Brooklyn, there was nature
GREENWOOD HEIGHTS — Landscape ecologist Eric Sanderson has spent nearly three decades painstakingly reconstructing what New York City…
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce holds 5th annual Energy Summit
According to Harris, while the benefits of building decarbonization exist, the upfront costs are prohibitive for many consumers.…
Green space can’t catch up with Downtown Brooklyn housing spike
The tour was the fourth led by NY4P, which has identified a neighborhood in each borough with a…
NYC DEP and Doe Fund unveil $4.5M green job program
GOWANUS — The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and The Doe Fund joined forces to…
PRO BONO PUBLICO When care meets cold
NORTH BROOKLYN — The snowfall on Friday, Dec. 27, was a reminder of how quickly our public spaces…
A unique marine haven remains unprotected
How close is Hudson Canyon? 99 miles north of Manhattan puts you in popular weekend retreats in the…