Environment stories in New York

More than 150 Eastern box turtles were found abandoned along the Rahway River in Cranford, NJ, prompting a wildlife rescue operation. New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection suspects illegal dumping of the turtles.

U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced over $2 million in federal funding to remove abandoned vessels from NYC waterways. The grant will support the removal of 1 million pounds of debris, enhancing public safety and environmental health.

Long Beach, California, is constructing a massive sand wall to protect against increasing ocean tides as powerful waves hit the coast. This initiative highlights the city's proactive measures in response to climate change and rising sea levels.

When Daisy's Juice Bar & Café reopened after five months of repairs earlier this year, owners Daisy Alvarenga and her business partner had every reason to scale back. Instead, they expanded. The Westchester Square location, which had spent about $50,000 repairing damage caused by repeated flood

People visit the Little Red Lighthouse at Fort Washington Park in 2020. Summer Streets, concerts, history tours — there are a lot of good reasons to get outside. [ more › ]

After a tranquil end to the week, New Jersey faces a significant shift in weather as showers and thunderstorms are expected to increase Sunday night and continue into Monday, bringing the potential for heavy rain and flash flooding.

By Karen Rubin, Travel Features Syndicate, goingplacesfarandnear.com Biking 240 miles across Missouri on the Rails to Trails Conservancy’s Hall of Fame Katy Trail is more about “being” than “seeing”. That is, the ride itself is glorious free-wheeling cycling, and when you finish being on the day’s r

One of New York City’s most famous birds took flight this week on the silver screen. A new documentary about Flaco the Eurasian-eagle owl premiered at the Great Hill in Central Park, the very place he called home for most of his life. The film, “Wild Inside,” documents Flaco

Rachel Brown of Water From Your Eyes. Ted Leo in a park, a rave in a museum courtyard, and more. [ more › ]

The NYPD has deployed drones to track shark activity following a surge in sightings off Rockaway Beach. Between July 1 and July 5, 16 sharks were reported in the area, prompting increased safety measures.

Phil Taitt reports from Ozone Park.

A who’s who of Monmouth County politicians lined up on the grass overlooking the Raritan Bay.

New Jersey residents can expect pleasant and dry weather for most of the weekend before a slow-moving storm system brings heavy rain and thunderstorms starting Sunday night.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Members of the Viva Voce Chamber Ensemble will present five free chamber music concerts in the Enchanted Circle at High Rock Park each Sunday in August, beginning at 4 p.m.

A bear cub named Aurora is recovering at the Woodlands Wildlife Refuge in Pittstown, NJ, after being struck by a car. The veterinary staff report that she is showing signs of improvement from her concussion.

Newark is already the longtime home of the popular Cherry Blossom 10K Run every April at Essex County Branch Brook Park, and the Newark Running Club, the Brick City Run Club and the Newark Striders are just some of the local groups formed to lace up and hit the road together.

The next solar eclipse is on Wednesday, Aug. 12, according to NASA.

Newtown Creek at dawn The fish are a sign of the waterway's path to recovery. [ more › ]

Kenya is investigating the deadliest elephant die-off in decades after 15 animals were found dead in Amboseli National Park, poisoned by pesticides sprayed on nearby tomato crops.

A new bill in the New York City Council aims to increase penalties for trucks and buses that idle for over three minutes. Sponsored by City Council Speaker Julie Menin, the legislation seeks to address environmental concerns and improve air quality.

A new initiative called 'Only Marms' on OnlyFans aims to raise funds for wildlife research, specifically focusing on marmots. UCLA Professor Daniel Blumstein discusses the project's goals and its significance for wildlife conservation.

Sam Neill in 'Jurassic Park.' "Jurassic Park," "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma," "The Warriors," and more. [ more › ]

As the peak of hurricane season in the Atlantic approaches, more intense weather in the Pacific means that the country could see a change in the number of storms this year.El Niño, a recurring climate pattern caused by warming water temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean, has strengthened, accor

Hey there New Jersey! Here’s your audio update highlighting a 32-year-old man who died after he was struck by lightning at a solar field in Middlesex County.We’ll also tell you about the discovery of rabid bat in Sussex County and severe rainstorms in Woodland Park that led to the rescue of 75 peopl

Rain totals are in from potent storm system that rotated through the tri-state Tuesday into Wednesday morning, some of them are eye-popping. New York City didn’t get walloped, but areas of the Hudson Valley and northern New Jersey, in particular, were hit hard. One of the highest rai

New questions have emerged about whether stray voltage may have contributed to a carriage horse accident in Central Park that killed a teenager.

A federal initiative aimed at cleaning New York City's waterways is at risk of being cut, raising concerns about pollution in the city's extensive coastal areas. With 520 miles of coastline, the impact of such cuts could be significant for the environment and public health.

If it feels like we’re seeing a lot of flooding this summer, there’s a good reason why. Through Wednesday, July 29, we’ve seen more flash flood warnings issued than any other year on record (stats on this only go back to 2008). Between the Upton, New York, and Mount Holly, New Jersey, National