Adapting New York City For Monster Storms
Oct 29, 2012
NEW YORK — Outside a 24-hour deli a block away from the 169th Street F train station in Jamaica, Queens, a brushed metal subway grate that wouldn’t look out of Last Updated (Wednesday, October 31, 2012 09:37 AM)
Straight through the Rockaways, Oversight of New Pipelines is Split
Oct 15, 2012
NEW YORK — A plan to construct a new chain of natural gas pipelines from the Atlantic Ocean off the Rockaways through Jamaica Bay to the city is fueling anxiety Last Updated (Monday, October 15, 2012 03:34 PM)
New Interstate Gas Pipeline Fuels Debate Over Safety And Fracking
Sep 26, 2012
This story is co-published by MetroFocus and Gotham Gazette. NEW YORK — The first interstate natural gas pipeline to come to New York City in 40 years will deliver gas extracted, Last Updated (Tuesday, October 02, 2012 02:35 PM)
NYC Bets on Natural Gas to Reduce Air Pollution
Sep 24, 2012
NEW YORK — Plumes of black smoke rippling from rooftops are a common sight along the city's skyline — and have long unsettled public health experts. The city has called for Last Updated (Monday, September 24, 2012 10:50 PM)
Council Wants City to Prepare for Extreme Weather of Climate Change
Aug 23, 2012
NEW YORK — For Sabrina Terry, the Sunset Park neighborhood where she works is at the front line of climate change. The community along the Brooklyn waterfront is home to waste Last Updated (Thursday, August 23, 2012 09:58 AM)
Trends Transforming America's Urban Parks
Jul 31, 2012
High Line Park photo by David Berkowitz, used under a Creative Commons license. NEW YORK — The extraordinary greening of New York City over the past decade is part of — Last Updated (Thursday, August 30, 2012 12:36 PM)
State Senator Calls for Gov to Meet with Fracking Critics
Jul 20, 2012
State. Sen. Tony Avella at an anti-fracking rally in June 2011. Photo by Adrian Kinloch, used under a Creative Commons license. NEW YORK – State Sen. Tony Avella has called on Last Updated (Friday, July 27, 2012 12:34 PM)
Koch, once courted by Indian Point operator to be pitchman, explains opposition to nuclear plant
Jul 11, 2012
Mayor Ed Koch at City Hall, date unknown. Photo from Flickr, courtesy Kheel Center, Cornell University. Editor's Note: A previous version of this story incorrectly referred to the findings of a Last Updated (Friday, July 20, 2012 10:19 AM)
Challenges mount at Hudson River Park
Jun 10, 2012
Photo courtesy of the Hudson River Park Trust It's the 50th anniversary of the building complex at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, and the aging, dilapidated commercial structure is in peril. Last Updated (Tuesday, June 12, 2012 01:54 PM)
Exclusive: Proposed policy would allow industries to self-audit pollution-generating activities
May 24, 2012
Photo courtesy Hudson Riverkeeper Industries that use pesticides, treat wastewater and store hazardous chemicals could have penalties for breaking pollution laws reduced or waived if they agree to self-report violations under Last Updated (Monday, June 18, 2012 10:53 AM) |