Dirty Air in New York and the Bronx
New York is a modern metropolis home to millions of people who consume vast amounts of goods and services daily. This also means the...
Why Large Power Plants in the Bronx Should Be Shut Down
Big cities offer vast opportunities for individuals but also produce significant environmental pollution from industrial operations, vehicles, and human activity. In New York City,...
Bronx Park: A Walk Along the Bronx River
There's no denying it—for all its modern, high-tech sheen, New York City has a special kind of love for its parks. Today, we’re spotlighting...
Bronx Zoo: A Symbol of Conservation and History
New York City boasts countless attractions that draw tourists and locals alike. Among them, the Bronx Zoo (also known as the Bronx Zoological Park...
Pelham Bay Park: The History of New York’s Largest Park
Pelham Bay is like a green town in the middle of a bustling metropolis. It has everything you could imagine: islands and peninsulas, beaches,...
Coronavirus outbreak at the Bronx Zoo
In 2020, the coronavirus epidemic shook the entire world. PCR tests, quarantine, mask requirements, remote learning and work. Everything was completely turned upside down....
Disparities in Health and Environmental Justice in the Bronx
Health is a cornerstone of our lives. Throughout life, we strive for better living conditions and good health. It’s disheartening when factors that should...
The Brother Islands: Islands with a Story
The Brother Islands boast a long and compelling history that dates back to the era of early European colonizers. In 1614, these two tiny...
Orchard Beach, or “The Bronx Riviera”—The Bronx’s Public Beach
Orchard Beach, also known as "The Bronx Riviera," is currently the only public beach in the borough. It hasn't always been in its prime,...
Hunter Island: A Former Island That Became a Peninsula
Sometimes, islands naturally become peninsulas over the course of centuries, but this is not one of those stories. Why wait centuries when you can...