Tag: NYC
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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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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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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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August in the Garden: How to Keep Your NYC Green Space Thriving Through Heat and Harvest
August is the time to focus on maintaining your garden, harvet, and prep for fall. Here 5 Actions you need to take!
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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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Did funds go Down the Drain, or is $1 Million Bathrooms Worth it?
Think your bathroom breaks are worth $1 million? New York City just opened its first modular public restrooms — and each one cost taxpayers seven figures. Here’s why, and what it means for the future of public bathrooms in NYC.
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Driverless Cars Hit NYC Streets-And the City May Never Be the Same
Waymo’s driverless cars have arrived in NYC. Learn how this autonomous vehicle pilot could reshape city traffic, challenge the taxi industry, and redefine the future of urban transport.
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