climate change Archives – QNS

Flushing Meadows-Corona Park Gets a Smart Climate Makeover

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Flushing Meadows-Corona Park gets a smart climate makeover

Person running into rain-soaked street in New York City amid flooding rain

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NYC’s sewer system faces decades-long overhaul as storms intensify, officials warn

Dripping faucet amid NYC drought

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NYC drought watch: Historically dry October leads to water conservation efforts in November

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Climate change is displacing fish in Jamaica Bay, Queens College study finds

By Iryna Shkurhan

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Completion of $139M infrastructure project in College Point brings 14 miles of upgraded water mains and sewers

By Iryna Shkurhan

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State court revives suit to overturn Local Law 97 on appeal, potentially imperiling landmark climate law

Con Ed crew deals with flooded street in Manhattan amid climate change

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What does NYC’s future look like? Extremely hot and wet, a city climate report finds

MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber at climate change resiliency announcement, wearing orange vest

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Op-ed | MTA maps out the road ahead through climate change

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People

Sen. James Sanders delivers annual ‘Tuvalu Challenge’ address from the waters off Rockaway Beach to cap Earth Day celebration

By Bill Parry

New York resident shoveling snow off path

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SNOW ALERT: Up to 4 inches expected in NYC through Tuesday as snowless streak is finally expected to fall

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Community Service

Ozone Park high schooler takes part in climate change conference in Dubai

By Ethan Marshall

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Opinion

Op-ed: The better path to environmental sustainability for co-op, condo owners

By Former U.S. Congressman Tom Suozzi

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INTERVIEW: Kelly Klingman, single mom-of-twins, aiming to topple Tiffany Cabán for Astoria/‌22nd District Council Seat

The Whitestone firehouse requested funding for a new generator last year.

New generators coming to firehouses in Whitestone and Flushing

By Iryna Shkurhan

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Politics

Climate orgs promote initiatives at borough’s inaugural Climate Expo in Kew Gardens

By Iryna Shkurhan

Local Law 97 Climate Series

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THE COSTS OF CHANGE: NYC co-op and condo owners join forces with big real estate to soften Local Law 97

A town hall was held in Sunnyside Queens in July where co-op owners were informed about the impact of Local Law 97

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Western Queens co-op/‌condo owners learn about costs of new climate law at town hall event

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THE COSTS OF CHANGE, Part 2: Some relief available for NYC co-ops and condos as they approach year-end deadline for climate law upgrades

Glen Oaks and Bob Friedrich on Local Law 97

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THE COSTS OF CHANGE: NYC co-op and condo owners face expensive dilemma in upgrading buildings to meet new climate law

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Forest Hills Green Team launches initiative to clean up tree pits along Metropolitan Avenue

By Carlotta Mohamed

Queens Borough President Botanical Garden Tour

News

Borough president tours Queens Botanical Garden, announces report to highlight borough’s sustainability issues

By Carlotta Mohamed

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Arts & Entertainment

Queens Botanical Garden to host second annual Climate Arts Festival on Earth Day

By Carlotta Mohamed

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Astoria

Schumer praises sale of Astoria Gas Turbines Site to offshore wind developer

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Weigh in on storm prevention proposals for LIC waterfront and Newtown Creek at Feb. 23 virtual town hall

More from Around New York

bloodied protester led away by police at Washington Square Park during Iran demonstration

Washington Square Park chaos: Protesters clash over Iran air strikes and ayatollah’s death; far-right influencer exhibits anti-Muslim hate

The Harlem United team on National HIV Testing Day in 2025.

Confronting the unequal burden of HIV and AIDS on women of color: Equity cannot wait

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Schneps Podcasts

100 Years Strong: The Legacy and Future of VISIONS

Pot of gold catapult made with popsicle sticks, St. Patrick's Day

New York Family

13 Awesome St. Patrick’s Day Events for Families on Long Island