How the Hudson Valley and the Catskills became the home to grunge icons, ex-punks and one-hit wonders. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Sustainable Living”
New York Developers Rush to Reduce Emissions as Hefty Fines Loom
By Gotham Rex on August 16, 2022
Building owners are trying to figure out how to pay for upgrades needed to comply with city regulations intended to fight climate change. Source: New York Times
Why ‘Open Streets’ in New York City Were Reduced by 63 Miles
By Gotham Rex on August 11, 2022
The program, which was made permanent last year, gave New Yorkers more public spaces, but is retreating in many areas. Community advocates hope to stop that slide. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Will Expand Compost Pickup to Queens in October
By Gotham Rex on August 8, 2022
The city will pilot automatic, optional curbside pickup across Queens after lagging behind promises to collect compost. Source: New York Times
New York’s Real Climate Challenge: Fixing Its Aging Buildings
By Gotham Rex on December 29, 2020
Nearly 70 percent of the city’s total carbon emissions come from buildings. A project to retrofit nine buildings with green technology is pioneering a new solution. Source: New York Times