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Fearing fires, health risks, Marine Park residents push back on lithium-ion battery storage project

By Megan McGibney

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Brooklyn parks scorched by brush fires work toward recovery, resiliency

By Kirstyn Brendlen

a rain gardein next to a NYC street with litter inside

AMNY

NYC’s curbside rain gardens: Are they eco-friendly or just poop-filled eyesores?

A rendering of the planned seven-story mixed-use building at 1547 60th St. in Borough Park.

Former auto body shop site in Borough Park to become seven-story development

By Lauren Rapp

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In Brooklyn, the Great Backyard Bird Count connects people with birds and contributes to science that protects them

By Alesandra Tejeda

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Red Hook

Migratory Pathways mural walk highlights native bird’s journey to New York

By Lauren Rapp

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Greenpoint

After years of delays, EPA moves toward partial ‘early action’ cleanup of Newtown Creek

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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‘Worth the wait’: Rare, stinky corpse flower draws hundreds to Brooklyn Botanic Garden

By Lauren Rapp

rally outside columbia street waterfront district concrete recycling

Columbia St Waterfront

Columbia Street Waterfront residents demand city shut down concrete recycling facility over dust, health concerns

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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More than a decade after superstorm, Brooklyn Navy Yard receives $28M in FEMA funding for Sandy-related repairs

By Kirstyn Brendlen

USA, New York, woman in the city on a rainy day

AMNY

New York City’s drought watch lifted after higher rainfall and conservation efforts

New Yorkers in the rain

AMNY

NYC drought: Mayor Adams lifts fireworks and grilling ban after decent November rain – but Big Apple needs more help

Snow shovelers at work

AMNY

Cold cash: Sanitation Department now recruiting for emergency snow shovelers in NYC

NYC drought rain storm person with umbrella

AMNY

NYC drought: Substantial rain finally expected for Big Apple amid prolonged dry spell and wildfires

The Croton Reservoir amid NYC drought

AMNY

NYC DROUGHT WARNING: Mayor Adams elevates actions to conserve water amid continued rainless streak in NYC

FDNY firefighter battles NYC wildfire

AMNY

FDNY establishes task force to tackle NYC wildfires amid ongoing drought

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After fire, Prospect Park will take ‘many seasons’ to recover and prepare for future droughts

By Kirstyn Brendlen

people planting trees on the street for the NYC Parks Department

AMNY

NYC Parks launches plan to plant 18,000 trees per year by 2035

Member of Sanitation Department

AMNY

New mandatory garbage rule to begin in NYC Tuesday: Here’s what you need to know

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After Prospect Park fire, air quality improves slightly in Brooklyn, but drought conditions persist

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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