The objective of World Water Day 2011 is to focus international attention on the impact of rapid urban population growth, industrialization and uncertainties caused by climate change, conflicts and natural disasters on urban water systems. Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
New York City is no stranger to Target of Kmart but when it comes to Walmart there’s a controversy. Many New Yorkers think Walmart is bad for the city, so bad they started a website about it. Here’s why. Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
Grist.org recently posted their list for 7 New Year’s resolutions to make your neighborhood a better place and that’s a great concept. For your New Year’s resolution thinking about others is a great move and so is improving your neighborhood. The fact is your neighborhood is also your environment and making your environment better makes […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Above: Green roof on top if Chicago’s City Hall Most people set out milk and cookies for Santa on the kitchen table, but what about the hungry deer on the roof? Given the choice, studies have shown that these hard-working animals will favor landing spots with accessible food sources. ~Majora Carter Environmental consultant and city […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
A low response rate could have very serious consequences for our city – for each person who is not counted in the census, the city loses about $3,000 in federal aid every year, money that could be spent on services our communities all want and need.†~NYC mayor Mayor Bloomberg Less than 50% of Brooklyn […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
My governor is going through a lot right now. Governor Paterson has been in the news every night lately and there are plenty who want him out of office even though the majority of the people would like him to finish his term. As a New York City resident and former NY State Parks employee […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
According to tv.com when actor/comedian John Leguizamo was interviewed by Conan O’Brien this is what he said about being from the New York City and getting sent to the Fresh Air Fund when he was 8 years old. John Leguizamo: [Talking about childhood] My parents would get rid of me, they would send me to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Gigi Bio’s “PRISMS ON BUSHWICK” From the album: “PHOTO JUXTAPOSITIONS”< reminds me of my environment, the city I love. The hard angles remind me of the urban landscape while the curve and flow flow recall the dynamic and energy of the city that never sleeps. Gotta love the graffiti too. As a Black person from […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Photo Credit: DREAMSCAPE by SkyShaper. An incredible artist… I had a co worker once that ran away to New York City the day after his graduation in pursuit of a career in fashion and a lifestyle out of the closet. Fortunately for him he was very talented and driven. Many who come to the Big […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Photo credit: “Riding Into Prisms” by Gigi Bio Treehugger.com recently posted and article about a study done by a Chicago based nonprofit organization called The CNT that shows people who live in cites emit less carbon from transit than their suburban counterparts. 70% less to be exact based on emissions data across the country compiled […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
