via NPR's The Salt
Community Gardeners and Developers Seek Common Space
In communities where both housing and fresh food are needed, the fight over vacant land is prompting policy reform — and tense collaboration between builders and planters.
Topic: Environment
via QNS.com
Mayor Offers a “Fair” Deal
Bill de Blasio presented plans to boost civic engagement and make New York the "fairest big city in the world" during his annual State of the City address.
Urban Coyotes Spur Walks on the Wild Side
The story of Hal, the coyote who made it to Central Park, inspires annual treks by fans determined to retrace his steps.
via BKLYNER
Oyster-Driven Sewage Removal Stalls in Coney Island Creek
State officials are stonewalling on approving a permit for a state-funded program to use mollusks to clean-up the waterway, activists say.
AudioFiles: Watershed
Our podcast examines various watersheds – from water-related events to moments that bring water to your eyes.
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Brownsville Farm Reaps Bounty
The Project EATS Harvest Festival drew crowds to the 20,000-square-foot farm at the Marcus Garvey Apartments.
via BKLYNER
Lane Switch Plan Sparks Street Fight
A proposal to overhaul 86th Street between Shore Road and 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn's Bay Ridge spurred community ire.
SPECIAL REPORT: Invisible Hands
Our team details how undocumented immigrants shape New York City's economy.