Retooling New York for Apocalyptic Storms
During World War II, a German U-boat made its way into New York Harbour. It fired two torpedoes at a British tanker, splitting the hull in three places and igniting it in flames. The captain and 35...
View ArticleErratic Weather Looms Above while Injustice Boils Below
The “Spirit of America” is one of 10 ferries that carry passengers from Manhattan to Staten Island. Its keel – which lies on the bottom of the boat and carves through the waters of New York Harbour–...
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Across U.S., Health Concerns Vie with Fracking Profits
Peter “Pete” Seeger is a 93-year old U.S. folk legend who resides near Wappingers Falls in southern New York. He can be spotted occasionally on the traffic-heavy Route 9, flanked by world peace signs...
View ArticleVisions of a Sustainable, Pollution-Free New York by 2030
As usual, midtown Manhattan is packed with whisper-quiet cars and trams while thousands walk the streets listening to the birds of spring sing amongst the gleaming, grime-free skyscrapers in the...
View ArticleNew York Nuke Waste in Limbo as Concerns Rise
Over one million kgs of nuclear waste sit in limbo on the banks of the Hudson River, in dry cask storage units and spent fuel pools just 60 kms north of New York City, according to environmental...
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Rights Groups Push to Improve New York Sex Trafficking Law
In June, New York state legislature will vote on a bill that will increase protection for sex trafficking victims. Credit: BigstockIt started for Ruth when she was 12 years old and for Lowyal when she...
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New York Wants Your Potato Peels
One of the organic waste collection bins distributed to New York households. Credit: Kim-Jenna Jurriaans/IPSAsk a random New Yorker what their city is famous for and “composting” is about as likely to...
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When Disaster and Disability Converge
Like many people living in the path of Hurricane Sandy last fall, Lauren Scrivo needed more battery power. Despite a call offering help from the mayor of Fairfield, New Jersey, where Scrivo lives with...
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New York’s Stop and Frisk Tactic Leaves Lasting Mark
A mural in Bushwick aims to raise awareness about residents' rights in dealing with the police. Credit: Kim-Jenna Jurriaans/IPSA colourful mural occupies the entire facade of the right side of a...
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Medical Marijuana May Not Benefit New York’s Poor Patients
Medical marijuana from a dispensary in California. Credit: David Trawin/cc by 2.0By Roger Hamilton-MartinNEW YORK, Feb 4 2015 (IPS)A bill which will bring medical marijuana to New York State in 2016...
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Disunity, the Hallmark of European Union Foreign Policy
Emma Bonino is a leading member of the Radical Party, former European Commissioner and a former Italian Foreign Minister.By Emma BoninoROME, Dec 31 2015 (IPS)The appalling crisis ravaging the Middle...
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