East New York Gets Gardens & a Wetland to Fight Pollution from Stormwater Runoff
It’s no secret that stormwater runoff is a serious contributor to pollution in NYC waterways, especially in areas in southern Brooklyn and Queens. In East New York, a lower-income neighborhood in Brooklyn, old and overburdened sewers release foul odors and
Third + Bond is the First Brooklyn Building to Receive LEED Platinum Certification
The Gowanus Canal may be a Superfund site, but that hasn’t kept the surrounding neighborhood from having somewhat of a renaissance over the last few years. New apartment buildings, restaurants, and galleries continue to pop up, and just this week, the new
A Survey of Celebrity Homes’ Solar Power Potential in New York City
The NY Solar Map confirmed last week that two thirds of NYC’s rooftops are well suited for solar panels, and could potentially harvest most of the city’s energy needs. Despite the immense sustainable benefits, the up front costs can be too expensive for the
New York’s Javits Center is Receiving a Much Needed Green Renovation
After years of deterioration and various structural issues, the Jacob Javits Center is finally getting a much needed eco-upgrade and full renovation. FXFowle will be taking the helm of what has been considered an incredibly complex project, installing a new
Bike and Roll Launches New ‘Hop On Hop Off’ Bike Rental Program in NYC
Bike rental company Bike and Roll unveiled a new ‘hop on, hop off’ program at Tavern on the Green in Central Park yesterday, just in time for another great season of summer cycling. The service allows riders to rent bikes and return them to any of the company’s
Solus4 Designs a Sustainable Vertical Neighborhood for New York City
The building is made up of 50 full-floor apartments, each approximately 3,000 sq. ft., and all serviced by a high speed elevator system. The main floors of the building include various restaurants, supermarkets, cafes, and recreation centers like a gym, swimming
Complete Streets Bill for Safer Street Design Passes Both New York Houses
The Complete Streets Legislation unanimously passed both the state Senate and the Assembly yesterday with Governor Andrew Cuomo expected to sign the new legislation into law. The law would create safer and more sustainable road design across the state by
BBox Radio is a Shipping Container Radio Station in Brooklyn’s Dekalb Market
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Back in March, we reported that a sustainable shipping container market will be popping up in Downtown Brooklyn this summer. Now that summer is here, the temporary market is underway and vendors are beginning to plan out their
New York Solar Jobs Act of 2011 to be Voted on Today
The New York Solar Jobs Act of 2011, a bill that aims to bring huge environmental and economic benefits to New York, is set to be voted on in the State Assembly today. In New York politics, the Anthony Weiner scandal and the hotly debated Gay Marriage Bill
Brooklyn’s Prospect Park Geese Will Now be Used to Feed the Hungry
That’s right – the Prospect Park geese are making headlines once again! After huge protests and outcry from local residents about the city’s mass slaughter of geese at Prospect Park last summer, the Department of Environmental Protection has decided that instead
Old Brooklyn Airport to Be Transformed into Giant Urban Campground
Finding a good campground isn’t really one of the first things you think about when it comes to New York City, but that might just change. Floyd Bennett Field, an old airport on the edge of Brooklyn, is set to become the largest urban campground in the United
Cop Cars & Delivery Vehicles Are NYC’s Worst Bike Lane Blockers
In an ironic twist, it seems like NYPD officers are having trouble following the traffic laws they’re suppose to enforce. In a recent study conducted by DNAinfo, police cars were found to be among the worst offenders of blocking bike lanes in Manhattan. This
Pratt Institute Supports Sustainable New York Start-Ups With Design Incubator
We’re big fans of the Pratt Institute (with several of our writers hailing from the awesome institution), mainly because of the school’s dedication to sustainability, be it through green buildings or student creations. One of the school’s highly successful
Manhattan Community Boards Continue to Push for Central Park Car Ban
Despite Bloomberg’s announcement that the city would not run a trial period for a car-free Central Park, Community Boards 7 and 5 are still pushing for the ban. Just last week, Community Board 7 again voiced its support for the controversial Central Park car
New East River Ferry Service in NYC Starts Today!
New York City’s public transportation system is one of the best in the country, if not the world, but the MTA is constantly looking for ways to make it even better and more efficient by adding new and improved elements — like water taxis. NYC officials have
NYC Cyclist Ticketed for NOT Using Bike Lane Highlights the Perils of ALWAYS Using Bike Lanes
Let’s face it, some cyclists really do deserve tickets for not riding in the bike lanes, especially since the lanes are there to protect everyone on the road. But sometimes the bike lanes aren’t the safest or best place for cyclists to be riding. After getting
New Sustainable Development Plan for Western Queens Waterfront to Be Unveiled Next Week
With the development of high-profile waterfront projects like Brooklyn Bridge Park and the Hudson River Park, it can be easy to forget that all of NYC’s boroughs, not just Brooklyn and Manhattan, have under-used stretches of waterfront land. More often than
NY Aims to Extend Ban on Fracking for Another Year
On Monday, the New York State Assembly passed a one year ban on fracking due to rising concerns about the effects it might have on drinking water. Fracking has proven to be very unpopular in New York, and a growing number of protesters and politicians have
New York City’s First Vegan Pop-Up Restaurant Opening This Friday in the LES!
In a city filled with pop – up restaurants, food stands, trucks, and a variety of other mobile eating spots, it’s surprising that vegans don’t have a temporary eatery to call their own. But that is about to change, all thanks to the much anticipated opening
NYC & Other C40 Cities Announce Partnership with World Bank to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group and the World Bank announced a new partnership that will help cities speed up reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and become more energy efficient. The C40, headed by NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, signed
Mayor Bloomberg Wants New Yorkers to Make NYC Their Green Gym
Now that the spring is here and summer fast approaching, Mayor Bloomberg wants you to get out and make NYC your own personal gym. The week-long “Make NYC Your Gym” campaign kicked off Sunday, June 5 in an effort to encourage New Yorkers to exercise more using NYC’s diverse outdoors. That’s about as green a gym as you can get!
New Bronx Music Heritage Center Combines Affordable Housing with Green Design
The project began as a way to celebrate the musical heritage of the Bronx, in light of the closing of historic performance venues in the South Bronx area. Given the lack of a performance space for elderly musicians and need for affordable housing for many
New York Attorney General Sues Federal Government Over Fracking
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, is sueing the federal government after failing to conduct a full environmental review on the potential dangers of high-volume hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking”. The debate continues to escalate amidst growing protests from politicians, New Yorkers, and environmental groups, after recent studies indicate that not only is fracking devastating to the environment, but it’s close proximity to the drinking water reservoirs might have adverse health effects and hazards on New York City and the surrounding areas.
NYC DOT Paves a Green Path With Eco-Friendly Asphalt Made by Local Company
We’re big fans of artfully filling potholes, but yarn doesn’t exactly hold up under heavy traffic. But thanks to GreenPatch, street repairs can be both sturdy and sustainable. The new eco-friendly asphalt product, developed by a Queens company, contains no
Fresh Bodegas Initiative Provides Healthy Local Produce for NYC’s Bodegas
Although stores like Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s have helped to promote a healthy diet and lifestyle to the masses, the unfortunate reality is that often times, these stores are out of reach for lower income residents and communities. But thanks to a new
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