Environment
fromwww.amny.com
59 minutes agoThe fossil fuel illusion, and New York's chance to move beyond it
Dependence on fossil fuels makes nations vulnerable; transitioning to renewable energy is essential for economic and political stability.
The Bronx Times found that the majority of Bronx food businesses received an A in their most recent inspection, with about six times as many passing than failing scores.
I understood at a very early age how much place matters and how impactful government services can be on one's life. The Mayor's Office of Equity and Racial Justice was really focused on working with agencies to think about how they're addressing inequity, whether it's through budget as a lever or personnel as a lever, procurement, policymaking. But land use is a lever as well.
"Brooklyn has always been a place where movement is part of daily life. But today, Brooklynites, like all New Yorkers, are moving less, feeling more isolated and dealing with elevated rates of chronic diseases."