fromwww.amny.com2 weeks agoNYC politicsCity launches Adopt-A-Catch-Basin' pilot in Brooklyn, asking locals to help keep storm drains clear | amNewYorkThe Adopt-A-Catch Basin pilot program aims to engage locals in maintaining storm drains to mitigate flooding.
Mental healthfromwww.theguardian.com1 month agoPioneering project by Welsh National Opera suggests music can alleviate chronic painMusic can aid in managing chronic pain, providing therapeutic effects through singing and breathing exercises.
East Bay (California)fromPadailypost2 months agoSwitch from gas to electric off to slow startMenlo Park's electric appliance program struggles with low participation, risking a $4.5 million state grant deadline.Residents fear higher electricity bills despite potential long-term savings from electric appliances.
fromThe Mercury News3 months agoMiscellaneousTrash bags and security guards revitalized Concord's historic Todos Santos Plaza. The program responsible is now going broke.The Todos Santos Plaza program significantly reduced crime and complaints but faces funding challenges post-pandemic.