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It’s Geo-Dude: De Blasio Wants to Expand Geothermal Heating and Cooling in NYC

Sniffing out new renewable energy sources for New York City like a determined bloodhound, Mayor Bill de Blasio spoke Wednesday about implementing more geothermal heating and cooling systems to replace fuel oil and natural gas in buildings.
Major Food Group Is Opening a Lounge at Barclays for Fans with Courtside Seats

Major Food Group Is Opening a Lounge at Barclays for Fans with Courtside Seats

Major Food Group is planning to open an ornate courtside club at Barclays Center in time for basketball season this fall.
NYC Doubles Down on Vaccinating Restaurant Workers With Mobile Clinics

NYC Doubles Down on Vaccinating Restaurant Workers With Mobile Clinics

Sweetgreen manager Mark Niec had been searching for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment for a month without success. Finally, a treasure trove of available times popped up on the New York City registration website.
With Solar Panels on NYCHA Roofs, Initiative Looks to Give Energy Savings to Low-Income New Yorkers

With Solar Panels on NYCHA Roofs, Initiative Looks to Give Energy Savings to Low-Income New Yorkers

A new initiative seeks to give some low-income New Yorkers access to renewable energy, saving them a few bucks in the process. And it's making use of public housing roofs to do it.

‘He’s a Bit of an Enigma’: What Eric Adams’ Development Record & Housing Plan Tell Us

Eric Adams has received more campaign contributions from the real-estate sector than any other candidate for mayor.
Protestors March Through Brooklyn After Derek Chauvin Verdict in George Floyd Death

Protestors March Through Brooklyn After Derek Chauvin Verdict in George Floyd Death

The jury found Derek Chauvin guilty of all charges in the death of George Floyd, and as the world watched, the NYPD took steps to keep New York City safe.
The Pandemic Slowed Housing Construction in New York City; What's Next?

The Pandemic Slowed Housing Construction in New York City; What's Next?

Last year, as the pandemic crushed the economy and public life, annual new housing construction in New York City dropped by 4,600 units to 20,200, the lowest since 2015, according to the city Department of City Planning.
Fort Greene Kids Soccer Club Fears Getting the Boot From Parks

Fort Greene Kids Soccer Club Fears Getting the Boot From Parks

They're crying foul! Locals fear city greenspace gurus are trying to kick out their kids soccer club in Fort Greene's South Oxford Park.

Brooklyn Man Shot to Death in Dispute With His Daughter’s Ex-Boyfriend: NYPD

Detectives in Brooklyn are looking for the gunman who shot and killed his former girlfriend's father during a dispute early Tuesday morning.
LPC Again Reviews Proposals to Renovate 19th-Century Rowhouse at 176 Washington Park in Fort Greene, Brooklyn

LPC Again Reviews Proposals to Renovate 19th-Century Rowhouse at 176 Washington Park in Fort Greene, Brooklyn

Kane AUD will again appear before the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) with proposals to update an aging Italianate rowhouse in Fort Greene , Brooklyn.