Staten Island Leads Way In New Tree Growth, Followed By Queens, the Bronx
From the original study referenced below, published in Public Library Of Science (PLOS): Spatial patterns…
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Pope Francis Attends Interreligious Dialogue, Speaks With Faith Leaders From Judaism, Islam, Christian Denominations
Editor’s note: We previously reported on the Pope’s view of the climate crisis…
NYC DOT Fills 500,000th Pothole, Celebrates Fast Pothole Repair Times; E-bike Trade In Program For Food Delivery Workers
MAYOR ADAMS AND COMMISSIONER RODRIGUEZ CELEBRATE DOT CREWS FILLING ADMINISTRATION’S 500,000TH POTHOLE, INVESTMENTS IN STREET…
Staten Islanders Can Join Community Climate Corps To Build Resilience, Knowledge About Climate Change: Application Due Today
Editor’s note: Last year, several Congress people sent letters to the appropriations committee regarding the…
NYers Approve State Of the City Address; New Agenda For 4th Address; 24 Affordable Housing Complexes On 24 Public Sites; NYPD Recruit Graduation Ceremony;
MAYOR ADAMS LAYS OUT AMBITIOUS AGENDA TO MAKE NEW YORK CITY BEST PLACE TO RAISE A FAMILY IN FOURTH STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS …
Expanding Access To E-Bike Battery Charging Cabinets On Sidewalks To Reduce Battery Charging For Bikes, Skateboards In Apartments
NYC DOT FINALIZES NEW RULES TO EXPAND ACCESS TO E-BIKE BATTERY CHARGING CABINETS ON SIDEWALKS,…
“Founded By NYC,” Year-Long Celebration Of NYC’s History, Culture, Innovation During 400th Anniversary Of Formation; Ethnic Media Engagement “Time Television”; State Of The City Address January 9th; In-Person Media Availability; World’s Largest Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremony On Final Night: Mayor Adams
“Founded By NYC,” Year-Long Celebration Of NYC’s History, Culture, Innovation During 400th Anniversary Of Formation;…
Record Year of Delivering For New Yorkers Coming To A Close: Mayor Adams
2024: A Record Year of Delivering for New Yorkers Editor’s note: This week’s rundown of…
Legislation Will Build Critically-Needed Housing, Address Sewer, Flood Infrastructure Concerns; Delivering Safer, More Affordable NYC In 2024; Celebrating Record Number Of Visitors In 2024; Deeply Affordable Housing Site, City’s Progress Moving New Yorkers From Shelters To Permanent Homes; Helping 100th Foster Care Young Adult From Foster Care Into Permanent, Affordable Housing: Mayor Adams
MAYOR ADAMS SIGNS LEGISLATION TO BUILD CRITICALLY-NEEDED HOUSING, ADDRESS SEWER AND FLOOD INFRASTRUCTURE CONCERNS Legislation…
Major Expansion of Citi Bike Program Announced, Bicycle Ridership On East River Bridges Gets Higher Each Year: NYC DOT
MAYOR ADAMS ANNOUNCES MAJOR EXPANSION OF CITI BIKE SERVICE IN OUTER BOROUGHS AS RIDERSHIP CONTINUES…
Disappearing Parks: How Project 2025 Could Decrease Protections For National Monuments, Roll Back Progress In Filling Nature Gap For Low Income Americans
Disappearing Parks: How Project 2025 Would Decrease Protections for Nature Editor’s note: We have previously…
Mayor Adams Updates: NY Liberty WNBA Championship Victory, E-Bike Trade-In Program Keeping NYers Safe, Flag Raising For Kazakhstan, Questions From Media
Editor’s note: Below are the Mayor’s most recent updates for New Yorkers. Topics include the…
Applications Available For 2025 Open Streets Partners: Community-Based Organizations, Schools, Businesses, Other Partners Welcome To Join Program
NYC DOT ANNOUNCES APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE FOR 2025 OPEN STREETS PARTNERS Community-Based Organizations, Schools, Businesses,…
New Yorkers Are Saying Yes To More Affordable Housing, City Of Yes Proposals: Mayor Adams
New Yorkers Are Saying “Yes” to More Affordable Housing and “City of Yes” Editor’s note:…
NYC DOT Updates: Washington Bridge Safety Project, Broadway Redesign Completed With New Plaza, Two-Way Bike Connections
NYC DOT Updates: Washington Bridge Safety Project, Broadway Redesign Completed With New Plaza, Two-Way Bike…
New Executive Director Appointed For Nature Conservancy’s New York Cities Program
Tami Lin-Moges Appointed Director of Nature Conservancy’s New York Cities Program Editor’s note: Staten Islander…
NYC Mayor’s Office Roundtable: Proposed Zoning Updates Including Accessory Dwelling Units, Shared Housing, Faith-Based Initiatives, Other Methods In Public Comment To Tackle Housing Crisis
NYC Mayor’s Office Roundtable of Proposed Zoning Updates Which Include Accessory Dwelling Units, Shared Housing…
NYC DOT Launches Largest-Ever Number Of Open Streets At Schools – Facilitate Easier Pickup Of Kids After School
BACK TO SCHOOL: NYC DOT LAUNCHES LARGEST EVER NUMBER OF OPEN STREETS AT SCHOOLS City…
New Public Vehicle Fast Charging Stations Coming To The Bronx, Brooklyn To Meet Demand, Administration’s Green Rides Initiative
NYC DOT AND TLC UNVEIL NEXT PHASE OF PUBLIC ELECTRIC VEHICLE FAST CHARGING IN THE…
NYC DOT Reports On Success Of Pilot Charging/ Battery Swap Stations For Delivery Workers
NYC DOT’S PUBLIC E-BIKE CHARGING PILOT HAS BEEN HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL OVER ITS FIRST FIVE MONTHS …
Protecting New Yorkers From Unsafe Lithium Ion Batteries: Mayor Adams
Community Op Ed: Protecting New Yorkers from Unsafe Batteries Editor’s note: Staten Islander News has…
Push To Include E-Bike Safety Bill In FY25 Senate NDAA: Prevent Fatal Fires, Keep Brooklyn Streets Safe
SENATOR GILLIBRAND STANDS WITH STATE SENATOR CHU IN BROOKLYN TO ANNOUNCE PUSH TO INCLUDE E-BIKE…
NYC DOT Proposes Rules Expediting Approvals, Removing Barriers To Allow Property Owners To Install Safe, Outdoor E-Bike Charging, Swap Stations
MAYOR ADAMS TAKES NEW ACTIONS TO PREVENT DEADLY LITHIUM-ION BATTERY FIRES, PROMOTE SAFE E-BIKE CHARGING…
Religious Congregations Join YIMBY (Yes In My Backyard), Repurposing Their Own Spaces As Critical Housing
Affordable housing in God’s backyard: Some religious congregations find a new use for their space The…
Ensuring Food Security In Africa: Challenges, Innovations Towards 2030 – Austrian Cultural Forum Invitation To Panel Discussion
The Austrian Cultural Forum New York (ACFNY) is delighted to invite you to a special…
“Summer of Possibility:” NYC DOT, Mayor Adams Announce Largest Ever Summer Streets Program, With Nearly 20 Miles Of Car-Free Streets
MAYOR ADAMS KICKS OFF “SUMMER OF POSSIBILITY” BY ANNOUNCING LARGEST-EVER SUMMER STREETS Summer Streets Will…
Five Million Gallons Of Water, 5 Days – And Still Burning! Battery Storage Site In California, Similar To Those Proposed For Staten Island, Still On Fire – Emitting Toxic Fumes
A Statement from Borough President Vito Fossella on San Diego Battery Facility Fire Editor’s note:…
Protecting Ethnic, Cultural Foods Utilizing Coal Ovens From Environmental Regulations In NYC
Assembly member Pirozzolo introduced Assembly Bill 2023-A9698 to allow an exemption to the new environmental…
Protecting Our Electric Grid, Power Transmission Ability: New FERC Rule Applauded By Rep. AOC
Ocasio-Cortez Statement Applauding New FERC Transmission Rule Editor’s note: According to the FERC: “The rule…
Vermont Seniors Share Similar Concerns About Direction US Is Headed, Economy, Other Issues As Many New York Seniors
Nearly 1,000 Vermonters Wrote Back Editor’s note: So many of the below comments submitted to…
OPINION: NYC Mayor Discusses Latest ‘City of Yes’ Initiative For Faith Built Affordable Housing Across Five Boroughs
Community Op-Ed: Yes to Housing in God’s Backyard Editor’s note: You can learn more about…
Lithium-Ion Batteries Cause Fires: Senate Bill Introduced To Set Consumer Standards Achieves Bipartisan Support
GILLIBRAND, SCHUMER ANNOUNCE E-BIKE SAFETY BILL IS NOW BIPARTISAN IN THE SENATE WITH ADDITION OF…
Solving NYC’s Housing Crisis: City of Yes Proposal Seeks To Allow Churches To Build Housing On Their Land More Easily With Zoning Law Modernization
MAYOR ADAMS UNVEILS PLAN TO HELP FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS BUILD MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN NYC Part…
NYC TLC Makes History With Over One Million Zero-Emission Trips In January Alone – Two Years Ahead Of Sustainability, Accessibility Benchmarks
Milestone Month: TLC Makes History with Over One Million Zero-Emission Trips in January City’s Rideshare…
Touch Nature Closing Panel Thursday: From Exhibit To Action At Austrian Cultural Forum
INVITATION: TOUCH NATURE – CLOSING PANEL: From Exhibit to Action FEBRUARY 22nd, 2024, 7 PM Austrian Cultural…
Nature Conservancy: Many Policy Wins, Positive Changes In 2023
Season’s Greetings to you and yours! Writing to share The Nature Conservancy’s 2023 Impact Report….
City Of Yes Intiative Means City Of No Accountability, Common Sense For Staten island Communities: Asm. Sam Pirozzolo Weighs In
City of Yes Is City of No Accountability, No Common Sense For Staten Island …
As We Approach 2024, CM. Hanks Reflects on Challenges, Triumphs Community Has Shared, Demonstrating Resiliency – Updates On Environmental Bills, Noise Violations, City Of Yes Carbon Neutrality
As we approach the end of 2023, I find myself reflecting on the challenges and…
NYPIRG Urges Gov. Hochul To Include “Stop Climate Polluters’ Handouts” Act In State Budget
Climate costs are rising, and New Yorkers will have to pay tens of billions of dollars to…
Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation Laudate Deum Addendum: To All People Of Goodwill On Climate Crisis
APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION LAUDATE DEUM OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS TO ALL PEOPLE OF GOOD WILL ON…
Puerto Rico News From Sen. Gillibrand: Thousands Potentially Eligible For PACT Act Benefits – $440 Million In Federal Funding For Solar Energy
DURING SOMOS CONFERENCE, SENATOR GILLIBRAND, DEPUTY VA SECRETARY BRADSHER, GOVERNOR PIERLUISI, GOVERNOR HOCHUL URGE PUERTO…
Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Technology: Nuclear Power’s Saving Grace Or Just Hot Air?
Nuclear Power’s Newest Cautionary Tale By David Kemp and Peter Van Doren The nuclear power renaissance experienced another…
Nature Conservancy Releases New Tree Canopy Maps For Each Borough Of NYC, Part Of Forest For All NYC’s Plan To Increase Canopy Cover
The Nature Conservancy Publishes Fact Sheets on Tree Canopy for Every New York City Council…
New Small Wetlands Protections In NYS May Protect Critical Small Wetlands, Vital To Farms, Homes, Infrastructure
Wetland Wonders: Reforms Included in New York’s Budget Will Help Safeguard These Vital Areas Marshes,…
NOAA Predicts Warmer Weather In North, Wetter South This Winter Season
U.S. Winter Outlook: Wetter South, warmer North Drought improvement likely across the Southeast, Gulf Coast…
Pope Francis Reminds Us All Life Is Interconnected, Stresses Importance Of Wonder To Prevent Self Perception As Ruthless Exploiters, Masters
The pope’s new letter isn’t just an ‘exhortation’ on the environment – for Francis, everything…
Sen. Gillibrand Announces Funding For Tree Planting, Combat Excess Heat, Climate Change, Expand Access To Green Spaces
SENATOR GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCES $20 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO CONSERVE AND BUILD NEW GREEN SPACES…
Oceans, Rivers Warming More Quickly – Losing Oxygen, Ability To Support Life
As climate change warms rivers, they are running out of breath – and so could…
Global Ocean Temperatures, Glacial Melting Reached Record-Setting Numbers Worldwide – Evidence Of Climate Change: World Meteorological Organization
WMO annual report highlights continuous advance of climate change Geneva, 21 April 2023 (WMO) – From…
Rep. AOC Hosts Virtual Town Hall Next Thursday, Updating Constituents, Taking Questions
Sign Up: Virtual Town Hall on Thursday, August 24 Join Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for a…
Sens. Sanders, Merkley, Markey, Warren Send Letter To Attorney General Urging DOJ To Bring Lawsuits Against Fossil Fuel Companies For Willfull Deception Of Public
Sanders, Markey, Merkley, and Warren Send Letter to Attorney General Urging DOJ to Bring Lawsuits…
NYC DOT Commissioner Visits SummerStreets Route In Manhattan, Including First-Ever Stop Past 125th St In Harlem
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONER YDANIS RODRIGUEZ VISIT SUMMER STREETS IN MANHATTAN New…
NYC DOT Commissioner Visits First-Ever Summer Streets On Staten Island, Announces New Open Streets Planned For All Five Boroughs
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONER YDANIS RODRIGUEZ TO VISIT FIRST-EVER SUMMER STREETS ON…
NYC DOT Announces New Open Streets Slated For Creation In 2023, Including Four On Staten Island
With 35 additional Open Streets, total locations for 2023 nears 200 NEW YORK – New York…
NYC Kicks Off Open Streets Season With Largest Celebration Of Open Streets Ever, With Goal Of Car-Free Earth Day
NYC DOT TO KICK OFF OPEN STREETS SEASON WITH LARGEST-EVER CELEBRATION OF OPEN STREETS: CAR-FREE…
Can Automakers Really Step Up To Meeting New Vehicle Regulations By EPA Expected To Increase Electric Vehicles (EVs) To 67% Of US Car Sales? Tough New Standards Have Been Met Before
Boosting EV market share to 67% of US car sales is a huge leap –…
Are Electric Vehicles As Good For Environment As Many People Think?
Peak EV: Electric Vehicles Will Fade as Their True Costs Become Clear “[Lasat Wednesday], the…
Walmart Plans To Expand EV Charging Network, Including In New York, Making Electric Vehicles Accessible, Convenient, Affordable, Reliable For Individuals Across Country
Note from Lupe Dragon: As you’re probably aware, electric vehicle (EV) ownership in the U.S….
Smith Amendment, Requiring Independent Investigation Into Environmental Review Process For Wind Turbines Along Jersey Shore Passes House
In response to the Biden Administration’s industrial wind farm approval House Passes (244-189) Smith amendment…
Electric Vehicle Licenses For For-Hire Vehicles (Taxis, Uber, Lyft…) Filled Up In Under 2 Minutes, With Over 100K Applying
ELECTRIC VEHICLE LICENSES FILL UP IN UNDER 2 MINUTES As , Taxi & Limousine Commission…
NYC DOT Launches Next Phase Of On-Street Carshare Program, After Pilot That Claims To Have Reduced Car Purchases, Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Vehicle Miles Traveled
Editor’s Note: The carsharing program piloted by New York City, and now being expanded, is…
Learn About Van Hailin’, NYC TLC’s Mobile Outreach Unit Providing Services To For-Hire Vehicle Drivers
TLC Begins Touring With Van Hailin’ New Mobile Outreach Unit Makes Doing Business With the…
600 EV Licenses Issued To For-Hire Vehicle Drivers In Just Five Minutes, Making Clear Desire Of Drivers To Become Environmentally Friendly, Showing Demand For Future Licenses
NYC TLC ISSUES 600 NEW DRIVER-ONLY FHV LICENSES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES, LICENSES FILL UP WITHIN…
Attentive Energy One Announces Plans For New Offshore Wind Ports In New York City, Providing Green Energy To Staten Island, New York City, Creating Temporary, Permanent Jobs
Attentive Energy One Announces Plans for Two New Offshore Wind Ports In New York City,…
12 New Jersey Mayors Call For Moratorium On Wind Surveying Projects Until It Can Be Determined That They Are Not Responsible For Increased Whale Deaths
12 NJ MAYORS CALL FOR IMMEDIATE MORATORIUM ON ALL OFFSHORE WIND ACTIVITY The NOAA has…
Opinion: Federal, Local Regulators Considering Banning Gas Stoves To Accelerate Move Away From Fossil Fuels, Toward More Sustainable, Less Pollution-Emitting Appliances
Unelected government employees have no legal right to regulate our lives. In addition most of…
Federal, Local Regulators Considering Banning Gas Stoves To Accelerate Move Away From Fossil Fuels, Toward More Sustainable, Less Pollution-Emitting Appliances
Are gas stoves bad for your health? Here’s why the federal government is considering new…
Climate Offset Credits In California May Not Help Climate Change, May Have Net Zero Or Negative Effect
Satellites detect no real climate benefit from 10 years of forest carbon offsets in California Redwood…
Climate Change Latest Threat To Bee Populations, But You Can Help With Creative Gardening Methods
Bees face many challenges – and climate change is ratcheting up the pressure Jennie L. Durant,…
Solar Geoengineering Might Work, But Many Areas Will Continue Warming
Solar geoengineering might work, but local temperatures could keep rising for years Some areas wouldn’t…
Ocean Desalination Seems Like A Perfect Drought Solution, But There Are Cheaper, Less Environmentally Damaging Methods
Desalinating seawater sounds easy, but there are cheaper and more sustainable ways to meet people’s…
AOC Describes Wins For Families, Climate In Inflation Reduction Act
Earlier this month, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law. The IRA…
AOC Addresses Question About Conditions At Rikers Island Jail Complex
At a town hall meeting on Tuesday, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez addressed a question posed…
The Battle To Save The Graniteville Wetland Continues: An Update From Gabriella Velardi Ward of SI Coalition of Wetlands and Forests
The Graniteville Wetland located along South Avenue in Staten Island has been a point of…
Heat Waves Are More Dangerous And Deadly Than Most People Realize: 6 Things to Know
Originally published on The Revelator, by Tara Lohan The deadliest weather event is often the…
Researchers Trying To Protect Endangered Seahorses From Extinction Amid Lack Of Knowledge About The Sea Creatures And Their Ecosystem
The charismatic animals could serve as flagship species for ocean conservation, according to researchers, but…
Notice Alpine Air Lately? Shutdown Improving NYC’s Polluted Air
As motor vehicles stay in their driveways, instead of venturing out onto the highways and…
RAD ICAL’s 11 Drastic Proposals To Save The Earth & Prevent Climate Change
Recently, I commented on an article that appeared in StatenIslander.Org, entitled “As The Amazon Burns:…
Are Climate Change Predictions Actually Hurting the Cause for Environmentalism? Would Pollution Be A Wiser Focus Than Climate Change?
Greta Thunberg is now the face of the environmental movement. The sixteen year old Swedish…