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MTA Fare Hikes Are Coming: What Subway, Bus, Train, and Toll Increases Mean for NYC Riders
Fares are increasing again in the New Year, but subway and bus fares are not the only fee on the rise. Find out more of what is changing and what it would cost you.
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World Soil Day: The Urban Life Beneath Our Feet
Soil is a living system that shapes our food, water, and climate, forming differently across regions based on rock, weather, and organic matter. With NYC’s expanding composting programs, residents can help rebuild healthy soils even in a dense urban environment.
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Flora Friday: Garlic Power
It is not to late, you can still plant garlic in NYC. Here is what you need to do to grow these little grenades of flavor in your garden or balcony.
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The Rise of Sourdough Empire
Is sourdough bread actually healthier? Explore the science behind fermentation, gut health, and why sourdough is more than just a food trend – it’s a living, nutritious process.
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Take a Hike: 3 Reasons Why you Need a Hike
To being surrounded by luscious green and chirps of birds or a terrain of rocks and shrubs – hiking is a wonderful way to reconnect with nature and yourself. Find 3 ways hiking can dramatically improve your life- and places you can go without a car!
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First Snow in NYC: What can we expect this winter
New York City saw its first snow of the 2025-26 season today! Once a Winter wonderland filled with snow, now increasingly mild and unpredictable as meteorologists predicts.
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Mamdani Wins Election- What does that mean for New York’s Environment?
Zohran Mamdani wins Mayoral election in one of the hottest campaign races against Cuomo and Silwa. The Democratic socialist has a lot of ambitious aims; his environmental plans are not necessarily the focus of his plan. Let take an inside look of what this could mean for NYC.
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Gotham’s Creatures of the Night
New York City’s bats are battling disease and habitat loss, yet they are crucial in our ecosystem – devouring mosquitoes, protecting crops, and keeping the balance of urban life. Learn the science behind Gotham’s bats and how New Yorkers can help them thrive.
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How to Save Your Seeds For Next Season
Learn how to collect, dry, and store seeds from your garden this fall – from squash to berries – and even how to prepare plants like figs for a New York winter. Explore the scientific insights on seed longevity and genetics happening in your garden.
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Nightshade: The poison that could be in your backyard
In New York’s green spaces, you might stumble across deadly nightshade – a plant as beautiful as it is dangerous, with a history that blurs the line between remedy and risk.
Outer Haven
Just the latest facts about the little world around us
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