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Con Edison looks to provide solar power benefits to low-income New Yorkers

The power of the sun is out of reach for many low-income New Yorkers who might want the environmental and economic benefits of solar energy but don't own a rooftop or lack the financial resources to...

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Thirsty 'Sponge Park' soaks up nasty stormwater from Gowanus Canal

Related: dlandstudio’s Sponge Park will be a natural filtration system for the Gowanus Canal The $1.4 million project was funded by the variety of city and regional agencies through grants, which...

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The sad reason why no one is actually allowed to enter this 'public' garden

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Family of Queens coyotes set to be trapped and euthanized

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Hammocks suspended from giant arches invite you to experience the Flatiron...

Flatiron Sky-Line, Flatiron Sky-Line Flatiron Partnership is announcing the winner of its 3rd annual competition to identify an installation to anchor the "23 Days" activities in the North Public...

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Bizarre subway-themed apartment building pops up in Bushwick

Related: Eye-tricking “windows” at NYC subway station give the illusion of looking into an underground park Via Gothamist Subway station house, brooklyn, bushwick mta themed house, bushwick subway,...

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This revolutionary 7-in-1 table is the only one you'll ever need in your...

NextDesk launched the NextDesk Flex, a power-adjustable table designed to be used in living rooms and small spaces. The NextDesk Flex is the world’s first living room table created with the technology...

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Mohonk Preserve commits to using 100% clean energy

While most people may equate New York City with skyscrapers and concrete, a lot of the state is actually nature-based. The Mohonk Preserve is a New York State gem. The nature preserve is 8,000 acres of...

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550-sq-ft Greenwich Village studio goes big on bold patterns

Related: Minimalist Greenwich Village loft makes smart use of its 500 square feet Via Apartment Therapy

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Miniature Manhattan studio comes with pre-installed Murphy bed and lots of...

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What's the deal with this apple tree growing out of a car on the High Line?

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Car-free zone proposed for Williamsburg's Grand Street during L Train shutdown

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Come eat free food from this floating edible forest before it sets sail again

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A heavenly 490-square-foot 'urban cottage' in Hell's Kitchen

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New initiative aims to convert NYC's worst playgrounds into vibrant green spaces

Related: Rapper 50 Cent’s community garden offers a green alternative to juvenile detention “New York Road Runners is thrilled to launch this partnership with The Trust for Public Land and we look...

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Cornell Tech unveils new renderings for hotel and education center on...

Related: + Snøhetta Via Curbed NY Verizon Executive Education Center and Hotel, Roosevelt Island

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World's tallest modular building is now open - see inside

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Get a free UberPOOL ride when you shop small businesses on November 26

Related: Uber's new uberPOOL feature lets you share rides with strangers + Small Business Saturday + Uber Images courtesy of AP Images for American Express

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BMW MINI and nARCHITECTS' new creative hub and free working space nears...

The architects of the Carmel Place micro apts in Manhattan, nArchitects, are now taking their mult-disciplinary talents to warehouse renovation. Their latest project, a creative hub called A/D/O will...

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Sneak a peek inside the beautiful new model apartment at Pacific Park's 550...

the first completed apartment at Brooklyn’s biggest megaproject, Pacific Park, is nearly ready for its opening and I wanted to share the images to see if you'd be interested in covering the newly...

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