Replate’s delivery service picks up surplus food from businesses, restaurants and other food vendors. Photo courtesy of Replate Technology Meets Food Waste and Food Insecurity Replate is bridging the gap between food waste and food insecurity by simultaneously addressing both issues. The innovative... News 21 Sep 2022 | 12:47
A splooting squirrel in Central Park sprawls out on a shaded walkway to cool down in the summer heat. Photo: NYC Parks City Squirrels Keep Cool by ‘Splooting’ in High Heat New York City squirrels are beating the heat by utilizing a technique called “splooting.” The typically energetic animals... News 27 Aug 2022 | 09:28
A pod of dolphins swims through New York Harbor. Photo: New York Marine Rescue Center Dolphins Return to New York Harbor Dolphins have names, distinct whistles that announce their unique presence to other dolphins. They can also recognize themselves... Home 01 Aug 2022 | 01:00
A small version of the clock on the Union Square building shows the clock’s “Deadline” (in red) and “Lifelines” (in blue). Photo by: Meryl Phair The Climate Clock in Union Square Counts Down From Seven Years to Six On a heat-baked afternoon in Union Square, a crowd gathered in the shade of Liholt Triangle Park. A couple of minutes before... Home 26 Jul 2022 | 01:46
Graciela Cassel’s “radar kaleidoscope” is made of angled mirrors that reflect the surrounding river, sky, and city. Photo: Meryl Phair ‘River Dreams’ Aboard the Lilac The Lilac calmly sits in the Hudson River along Pier 25 in downtown Manhattan as New Yorkers stream by to enjoy a summer... City Arts 05 Jul 2022 | 02:34
A lifeguard monitors the Hamilton Fish Pool on the Lower East Side amid nationwide staffing shortages. Photo: NYC Parks / Daniel Avila The Lifeguard Shortage of 2022 The 2022 outdoor pool season started with a splash. Specifically, a splash from NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue as she... News 29 Jun 2022 | 12:33
A group of kids play a ball game in the grass. Photo: NYC Parks / Daniel Avila The Return of Adventures NYC in Central Park Two girls slide through the trees of Central Park, the buildings of midtown behind them, and the green lawns of the Sheep... News 22 Jun 2022 | 03:16
Cup Zero’s reusable drinkware is used on Classic Harbor Line’s Manhattan boat tours. Photo: Meryl Phair Tackling Single-Use Waste with Cup Zero Aboard Classic Harbor Line’s America 2.0 schooner, the guests on the day sail to the Statue of Liberty sit back and enjoy... News 08 Jun 2022 | 10:11
Birdwatchers in Central Park with NYC Audubon’s “Drop In and Bird” walk. Photo: Meryl Phair Birdwatchers Flock to City Parks During Spring Migration The dedicated birdwatchers of NYC Audubon’s “Drop In and Bird! Morning Bird Walks” in Central Park meet at 81st Street and... News 27 May 2022 | 01:15
At Pier 62 on the drizzly first day of the Climate Change Tour. Photo: Meryl Phair A Climate Change-Themed Boat Tour The inaugural Climate Change Tour by Classic Harbor Line and the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter (AIANY)... News 08 May 2022 | 03:51
The new Flag Project installation at Rockefeller Center. Photo: Meryl Phair ‘Only One Earth’: Rockefeller Center’s Flag Project on Climate Change The flags at Rockefeller Center wave in the wind, rippling in a kaleidoscope of designs. The colorful flags ring the central... News 14 Apr 2022 | 10:17
Central Park in late February. Photo: Meryl Phair Climate Change Research Begins in Central Park Central Park is a green oasis in a concrete city. Its crisscrossing pathways offer a refuge from the hubbub of traffic for... News 03 Mar 2022 | 09:13
