06 May 2010
PlaNYC includes a number of transportation intiatives: expanding transportation to more neighborhoods, more bus systems, increasing access to subways and buses, among others. But due to the MTA's $750 million budget deficit, they're instead making cuts in service.
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28 April 2010
New York City is known for many things, but arguably nothing more important than its pizza. Now, in the wake of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day and the 3rd anniversary of PlaNYC, the city has opened its first “green” pizzeria. Pizza by Cer Te opened its doors on Earth Day to satisfy New Yorkers [...]
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27 April 2010
We've covered the controversial U.S. Concrete plant opening along Red Hook, Brooklyn's scenic waterfront a couple of times before, but it's better described with photos. Watch our slideshow!
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24 April 2010
As the PlaNYC turned three on Earth Day 2010, our videos offer perspectives on the successes, and shortcomings, of the plan to make New York a more sustainable city by 2030.
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23 April 2010
New Yorkers are constantly trying to find ways to save money. What would you say if you could save money, live comfortably, and help save the environment? If it sounds too good to be true, its not.
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23 April 2010
The 40th Anniversary of Earth Day brought many people to Times Square to learn what’s new in sustainable merchandise and living. Amongst the line of vendors was Spica Wobbe from the New Victory Theater in Manhattan, who had a constant stream of kids at her table. How was she contributing to Earth Day? She uses [...]
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23 April 2010
Economists say the recession is over, but with the unemployment near 10 percent, it sure doesn’t feel like it. So some New Yorkers may have to stay local this summer. But for some poorer residents every year, they take a staycation. They take advantage of New York city’s open spaces. And Soundview Park, located in [...]
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23 April 2010
In Jamaica, Queens residents heard a presentation from new DEP commissioner Cas Holloway, who explained the need for a water rate hike this year.
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22 April 2010
Explaintheplan.com was live on the scene at the Earth Day celebration. We engaged New Yorkers in a conversation about what they want the city to focus on in the future. Check out our video and listen to what they had to say.
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22 April 2010
This week marked the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. It also corresponds with Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s 3rd anniversary of PlaNYC. The mayor wants to green underutilized sidewalks and other spaces around the city. But what about the city’s current green spaces? Prospect Park is Brooklyn’s only forest. The man-made park is thriving, but it is [...]
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In the Fight Over the Flushing Commons Plan, Little Common Ground
MTA Service Cuts – A Step Backwards for PlaNYC
The Dish: A NYC Staple Food Goes “Green”
In Pictures: Red Hook’s Concrete Plant
Keeping it Cool: NYC Effort for CoolRoofs
Photo Portrait of a New York City Brownfield: The Batcave
ReUse: Turning Newspaper into Puppets
Some New Yorkers Always Take Staycations
DEP talks water rates, flooding in Queens
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