Category: new york city
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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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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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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.
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Climate Week NYC 2025: A Citywide Call for Climate Action
Climate Week NYC 2025, from September 21-29, gathers leaders and activists to address climate issues through events, emphasizing local action’s connection to global challenges and solutions.
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From $3 Swipes to Gridlock Gripe: MTA’s Fare Hike Adds Insult to NYC Subway Misery
Another fare hike, another headache: The MTA’s $3 swipe is coming soon—but with crumbling service, endless delays, and congestion pricing looming, riders are asking: What exactly are we paying for?
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Shark Sightings Are Rising at New York Beaches — Here’s What’s Luring Them In
Sharks are swimming closer to New York’s shores — and while the headlines might sound alarming, scientists say it’s actually a sign of something good.
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