The New York Public Library Opens Outdoor Reading Room
August 05, 2014|Gabrielle McGovern
As New Yorkers soak in the last bit of warm summer air before the fall season arrives, the NYPL has opened a pop-up space...
Morning Brief: August 5
August 05, 2014|Jeff Coltin
It's Our Town, Please Slow Down
New York’s pedestrian safety initiatives are becoming more visible. Fourteen more major...
Slower Speed Limits Begin in the Bronx
August 04, 2014|Rebecca Lewis
Jerome Avenue is now among New York City roadways to see a decrease speed limits as part of Mayor DeBlasio's Vision Zero...
Environmental Advocates Call on Connecticut to Protect Bird Populations in the State
August 04, 2014|Stephanie Colombini
Declining populations of certain bird species in Connecticut have environmental advocates calling for action.
A report by...
Morning Brief: August 4
August 04, 2014|Jeff Coltin
On the Waterfront
Is New York’s future on the water? AM New York’s published a list of five projects that would change New...
New York City Health Department Tests the City's Preparedness for Biological Attack
August 01, 2014|Rebecca Lewis
Officials say it's the "largest no-notice emergency response exercise" in the city's history.
Some 1,500 city employees from...
Morning Brief: August 1
August 01, 2014|Kris Venezia
What you need to know for August 1!
Weather
Today, scattered thunderstorms are expected to roll in during the afternoon, high...
Community Activists Respond to Official Roundtable Regarding the Death of Eric Garner
July 31, 2014|Kelsey Schappell
New York City Mayor de Blasio, Police Commissioner Bratton and the Reverend Al Sharpton met today to discuss the death of...
Round Table Discussion Calls for NYPD Reform
July 31, 2014|Stephanie Colombini
New York City Mayor De Blasio participated in a round table discussion with the Reverend Al Sharpton and Police Commissioner...
Morning Brief: July 31
July 31, 2014|Kris Venezia
What you need to know for July 31!
Weather
Today, partly cloudy in the morning, but scattered thunderstorms expected in the...