4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (388+ words) When a magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit western Colombia in early August, Colombian American Yailenne Escobar knew she had to do something about it. So she brought Colombia to Williamsburg through salsa. According to the United Nations, over 400 people are missing, 300 people…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (85+ words) Breezy this morning with a shower in spots early; clouds breaking for some sun, very warm and humid Mostly cloudy with a shower in places Less humid with some clouds, then sunny Sun giving way to clouds Rather cloudy and…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (379+ words) Residents near the Brooklyn Navy Yard are seeking changes to large parties and raves held at the waterfront property, citing noise, traffic and trash that can disrupt surrounding neighborhoods into the early morning, according to Gothamist. City Council members Lincoln…...

2+ week, 13+ hour ago   (385+ words) A restoration project at Ridgewood Reservoir in Highland Park is helping restore one of New York City’s remaining freshwater wetlands while strengthening its ability to absorb stormwater and reduce flooding in surrounding neighborhoods, according to WNYC. Restoration workers have spent…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (443+ words) While television screens showed the dramatic images of water pouring into metro stations, my mind was fixed on a quieter, more terrifying reality: my frail, elderly neighbors navigating the flood in their basement apartment. As the heat wave gripped the…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (241+ words) On Aug. 14, The DOH released its first comprehensive evaluation of congestion pricing’s impacts, after the policy was implemented in January 2025. The city’s air quality remained stable or improved slightly in the first year of congestion pricing, which continues a two-decade long…...