Rebuild by Design is an on-going search for policy-based solutions for protecting New York, and other vulnerable coastal cities. It’s no surprise that the finalists of the Rebuild by Design competition proposed projects for storm protection that reflect the New York ideals of creativity and practicality.
Anniversary events and actions, hosted by Occupy Sandy and many others, are free and all are welcome.
A grassroots effort guided by the AIA and Hunter College seeks new visions for Staten Island in the wake of Sandy.
The nuts and bolts of financing, balancing public-private partnerships, and implementation remain to be seen.
The New York Restoration Project, the Bette Midler-founded, community garden-protecting organization has announced its annual Spring Tree Giveaway. The NYRP, in partnership with Toyota, will…
Attracting both local and international artists, LUMEN is a recurring, free event visited by hundreds of curious New Yorkers for the past three years.
The effects of Hurricane Sandy were felt all across the eastern seaboard, but nowhere more than Staten Island, where 23 died and many more were…
The city has teamed with AirBnB so you can offer space in your home to displaced fellow New Yorkers by signing up online. NYC Service, Occupy Sandy and other volunteer…
An update on the volunteer effort in the New York City area. The people most in need in areas like the Rockaways (which…
A developed country is not a place where the poor have cars. It’s where the rich use public transport — paraphrased from Enrique Penalosa, former Mayor…
NYC parks is offering free swim lessons for all ages and skill levels from October to January.
Hospitals: the perfect place for healthier menu options.
The new operating software for Apple‘s iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad was released on Wednesday, September 19th in close conjunction with the release of the…
“From Farm to City: Staten Island, 1661–2012,” the Museum of the City of New York’s latest exhibit showcases little known scenes from the borough’s history.
NYC now has 54 farmers markets covering every borough, with over 230 local farms and suppliers participating. Here’s a comprehensive guide to buying local food outside this summer.
GrowNYC has been working, with the help of the consumer (you!) to make NYC a more sustainable city for the environment, as well as homo sapiens!