For many New Yorkers, the idea of swimming in the East River is far from enticing — the body of water has been deemed “unswimmable” since the 1930s due to its high levels of pollution. However, that may soon change thanks to an exciting new project called + POOL, which will clean … [Read more...] about This water-filtering pool in NYC will clean the waters of the East River
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Art installation displays the consequences of climate change in NYC
American artist and activist Maya Lin’s newest work, erected in New York City’s Madison Square Park, is a compelling and provocative piece called Ghost Forest. The public installation, comprised of 49 Atlantic cedar trees that have perished due to rising sea levels and saltwater … [Read more...] about Art installation displays the consequences of climate change in NYC
How ranked-choice voting strengthens our electoral system
The US electoral system is far from perfect, however, ranked-choice voting could be a viable and relatively easy-to-implement method to improve it. Back in 2019, New Yorkers voted to try this ranked-choice system for local primary and special elections, making it the largest … [Read more...] about How ranked-choice voting strengthens our electoral system
Empire State Realty Trust now powered entirely by wind energy
New York City’s iconic Empire State Building and its other affiliated buildings are all now powered entirely by wind, making it the country’s largest real estate user of 100 percent green energy. Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) has recently signed a three-year contract with … [Read more...] about Empire State Realty Trust now powered entirely by wind energy
Meet the woman who created a safe haven for Black and Trans women in NYC
Ceyenne Doroshow knows first-hand the struggle of being a trans woman of color living on the streets. Feeling unable to express her true self in her home neighborhood of Park Slope in Brooklyn, New York, she set out on her own as soon as she reached adulthood. Unfortunately, … [Read more...] about Meet the woman who created a safe haven for Black and Trans women in NYC