I Tried to Buy a WeWork Cofounder’s $21 Million House
Credit to Author: Lauren Kaori Gurley| Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 21:31:37 +0000
Turns out the “Open House” is only open to those who are already filthy rich.
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A String of Potential Hate Crimes Against Jews in New York Were Reported Over Hanukkah
Credit to Author: Emma Ockerman| Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2019 16:56:21 +0000
In response, the city is upping its police presence at synagogues and across certain Brooklyn neighborhoods.
Read moreNew York City’s Death Certificates Now Have a Nonbinary Option
Credit to Author: Mary Emily O’Hara| Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 22:08:17 +0000
The change on these vital forms will go into effect in the new year.
Read moreDive Into the World of NYC Underground Racing with VICE’s ‘Street Gods’
Credit to Author: VICE Staff| Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 18:31:07 +0000
The first episode of the new, four-part docuseries follows car club Mpireboyz.
Read moreJFK Airport Gets NYC’s Largest Solar Energy Project — Progress Toward Paris Climate Commitment
Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 18:57:10 +0000
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced that New York City’s single-largest solar energy project, an installation at John F. Kennedy International Airport, has been awarded to SunPower and Goldman Sachs Renewable Power Group. It is also considered the largest planned community solar project at an airport in the United States
NY-Funded Solar One Program Empowers Vulnerable Communities With Solar + Storage, Emergency Resilience
Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 21:35:56 +0000
Solar One is an organization that I’ve experienced first hand. An active force in clean urban transition, in particular aiding low-income households, it deserves support. Both organizations I met with in NYC — Solar One and WE ACT — had individuals reflecting the relaxed as well as energetic personalities necessary to make something work, really work
New York City Says Yes To More Cargo Bikes, Fewer Delivery Trucks
Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 17:30:16 +0000
New York City is unveiling a new plan to allow pedal-electric delivery bikes to park in tow zone areas or on sidewalks and to use the city’s 1,400 miles of dedicated bike lanes in order to reduce carbon emissions and congestion.
No, You Idiots, an NYC Restaurant Is Not Serving Human Meat
Credit to Author: Jelisa Castrodale| Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 19:45:31 +0000
Sorry to disappoint you!
Read moreElectric Moped Startup Revel Secures $27.6 Million In New Funding
Credit to Author: Jake Richardson| Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 17:45:48 +0000
The New York-based electric moped startup, Revel, recently secured $27.6 million in new funding. Ibex Investors, Toyota AI Ventures, Maniv Mobility, Blue Collective, and Launch Capital were the backers. Revel’s CEO, Frank Reig, answered some questions about the funding and company’s growth for CleanTechnica
Tesla Model 3 Becomes 1st 100% Electric Taxi Cab Approved By NYC
Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 19:14:03 +0000
The City of New York (NYC) has put the Tesla Model 3 on the list of approved yellow cabs. The Model 3 is the first-ever all-electric car to make it on the list. Previously, some hybrid cars were on the list, such as the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Toyota Prius, Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, and Ford Fusion Hybrid (see full list below)