Topic: new-york-city

Live In NYC (Or Any City)? You Should See This Video On Gas Emissions

If you live in New York City, or any other for that matter, you likely know that there are considerable gas emissions going into the atmosphere every day. But if you piled it all up and could see the CO2, what would it really amount to? The answer may surprise you. More »

Manhattan’s Giant Yellow Teddy Bear Attracts Tourists and Increases Happiness

If you’ve been wandering around Manhattan lately and seen a giant yellow teddy bear with a lampshade on its head, rest assured the dolls have not gained radioactive powers nor are they set to take over New York. The giant yellow teddy, which is 23 feet (7 metres) high and weighs 35,000 lbs (15.8 metric tonnes) is part of an art installation commissioned by Christie’s and is set to be the highlight of their Post War & Contemporary sale. More »

Smoke Free Parks In New York — Will Your City Follow?

Smoke Free Parks In New York â�� Will Your City Follow?

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg acted today to ban smoking in parks and beaches, on the grounds of the health risks linked with second-hand smoke. We’re excited to no longer gag on smoke while enjoying a lunch break in the park. We’re assuming, though, that the ban will have some hefty backlash from smokers.
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Wish We Were There…Free Fitness Events Around the Country This Week

Wish We Were Thereâ�¦Free Fitness Events Around the Country This Week

Getting fit doesn’t have to be expensive or exclusive, thanks to free events like outdoor yoga classes, classes at community centers, and even big, corporate-sponsored events that are open to the public. Here are some events that we think are worth attending this week, from the Yoga Journal Conference in Denver to traffic-free biking in San Francisco. Just don’t spend your leftover cash all in one place… More »

Lights Out Campaign: Saving Birds and Energy

90,000 migratory birds die every year from colliding with skyscrapers in New York alone. The Lights Out Campaign, which started in Chicago, encourages tall buildings to dim their lights during peak migratory season every fall. While it seems like the … More »

New York Headed for Hottest July On Record

According to the National Weather Service, New York City is headed for the hottest July on record, with a daily average of 81.6 degrees, just a sliver above the current record of 81.4 degrees set in 1999. To beat past … More »

New York State Goes on Goose Killing Spree: Citing overpopulation and health and safety reasons (remember Sully Sullenberger, people?), New York City Parks and Recreation officials plan to gas or euthanize 170,000 Canadian geese to reach a more manageable number of 85,000. Can we blame Canada for this one? (via The New York Times City Room Blog)

Can I Become An Ex-Smoker? Watch Me Try.

This is the first post by Drew Grant, Associate Editor of our sister site, Crushable, about her efforts to quit smoking using the Become An Ex program. Telling people you’re quitting smoking just doesn’t have the same social impact that … More »

Work Out With Hugh Jackman – For $20K

Personal trainers don’t come cheap, and celebrity trainers can cost a fortune, but Hugh Jackman is upping the ante by offering fans a workout session for $20k. The actor’s not just full of himself, though: He’s offering the pricey training … More »

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You Know You’re Unwell If…You’re Devastated That LeBron James Chose Miami Over Your City

And so you burned LeBron’s Cleveland Cavaliers jersey in angry protest, as some of his pathetic former fans did after last night’s televised announcement on ESPN. Which is just weird and sad. (Oh, you also know you’re unwell if…you’re such … More »

Bette Midler for a Greener New York: Daily Do-Gooder

Bette Midler, like many New Yorkers (and urbanites in general), wishes that her city could be a little cleaner and greener. That’s why her nonprofit organization, New York Restoration Project, hosted a celebrity auction to restore urban gardens, parks, and … More »