Instead Of ‘The Big Apple,’ New York City Could Be Called ‘The Big Oyster.’ A New Art Installation In Times Square Explains Why
New York City was once the "Oyster Capital of the World." A new art installation explains how regrowing their populations ...
Human Torso Found in Suitcase in the East River Near Manhattan
A New York City ferry captain saw the luggage and called the Police Department’s Harbor Unit. The authorities have not identified the remains.
What goes into designing that popular teapot or water bottle? 2 top creators discuss the process
Harden’s design oeuvre includes the FreeSip, a collaborative product with water bottle maker Owala, part of Trove Brands. The ...
How huge parts of the US could become uninhabitable within decades — even so-called ‘climate havens’
It’s not just Florida and California — from poisoned water supplies to infrastructure issues to polar vortices, Holly Baxter ...
When upstate ice kept New York City chilled
In the 19th century, natural ice was a prized possession. New York City was the nation’s largest consumer, and Hudson Valley ...
At Least 30 Dead and Many More Hurt in Stampede at Huge Hindu Festival in India
People were trampled as pilgrims at the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world’s biggest gatherings, gathered where the Ganges and ...
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A Lifeline for New York’s Threatened Wetlands
The city’s only wetlands “mitigation bank” on Staten Island sells credits to waterfront developers so they can comply with a ...
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Book excerpt: "Paradise Bronx: The Life and Times of New York's Greatest Borough"
In "Paradise Bronx: The Life and Times of New York's Greatest Borough" (‎Farrar ... from drifting away on a strong outgoing tide. No water comes between the Bronx (if you leave out its own ...
Loch Ness Monster is a common water creature, scientist suggests — after prod from Prince William
After eluding scientists and monster hunters for centuries, the mystery of Loch Ness may have just been revealed — and all it ...
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NY Rep. Torres introduces bill to give tax breaks for lead pipe water filters
A new bill introduced on Wednesday by Rep. Ritchie Torres, a Bronx Democrat, would offer taxpayers a 20% credit for ...
UK Warns Putin After Russian Ship Spotted in British Waters: 'We See You'
U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey on Wednesday issued a warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin after reporting a Russian spy ship had entered British waters earlier this week.