Trees Suffering From Intense Heat
July 22, 2011|Julie Clark
Young trees, like some recently planted for the Million Trees NYC Campaign, are suffering.
In scorching summer heat, trees...
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Upper West Siders Fight to Rid Streets of Dirty Newspaper Boxes
July 15, 2011|Alen Kanlic
Upper West Siders want newspaper publishers to take care of their distribution boxes.
Some Upper West Side residents say...
Free Dance Lessons in Queens
July 14, 2011|Julie Clark
Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Roller Hockey rink in Little Bay Park, free dance lessons are provided.
Every Thursday through...
Summer Program Brings Hope to Troubled Community
July 13, 2011|Evangeline Axiotis
Police organized program works to deter Bronx kids from drugs and gangs.
Efforts are underway to turn around a Bronx...
New Electric Vehicles Coming to New York City
July 12, 2011|Katie Fisher
New York City makes new efforts to increase electric car use
As part of a clean air initiative, New York City is boosting its...
Brooklyn Garden Celebrates Native NY Plants
July 12, 2011|Ashwin Bhandari
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden celebrates the centennial of its Native Flora Garden with a variety of activities and exhibits.
T...
Beach Wheelchairs Come to Orchard Beach
July 07, 2011|Katie Fisher
Specially designed wheelchairs improve beach access for the disabled
New beach wheelchairs are providing access to the...
Program Solicits 9/11 Inspired Art to Mark 10th Anniverary
July 06, 2011|Katie Fisher
Volunteers are providing people in New York City another way to reflect on the 9/11 attacks
As the tenth anniversary of 9/11...
Free Rowing on the East River
June 29, 2011|Katie Fisher
East River C.R.E.W. is offering free lessons in the summer.
This summer we're taking a look at free events and activities in...
Buzz Is Brewing Over A Downtown Beehive
June 22, 2011|Ashwin Bhandari
Petite Abeille wants to install a rooftop apiary at their restaurant on 20th Street.
The Petite Abeille chainlet of...