green: From Trash to Treasure | Freshkills Park - 09/28/12 08:36 AM
At 2,200 acres, Freshkills Park will be almost three times the size of Central Park and the largest park developed in New York City in over 100 years. The transformation of what was formerly the world’s largest garbage dump landfill into a productive and beautiful cultural destination will make the park a symbol of renewal and an expression of how our society can restore balance to its landscape.
In addition to providing a wide range of recreational opportunities, including many uncommon in the city, the park’s design, ecological restoration and cultural and educational programming will emphasize … (6 comments)
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green: Speechless Sunday: Earth Day | Go Green - 04/22/12 08:58 AM
Earth photo by Astronaut Sunita Williams
Go Green for Earth Day:
grren: Living Green in Manhhattan
green: Green-Real-Estate-Glossary
green: Green Resources / Services
green: Tips for Greening your Apartment or Home
green: NYC Adopts Green Leases for Earth Day
green: Wind Turbines on NYC Skyscrapers & Bridges
green: New-York State-Green-Tax Incentives
green: Manhattan's New Eco Friendly Condo Developments
green: A GREENER, GREATER NEW YORK
green: Green NYC: TreesNYC Month - April
green: NYC Yellow Taxis "Green" by 2012
green: Green Skating at The Polar Rink
If you're interested in buying a new green (LEED) certified … (5 comments)
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green: eWaste Recycling New York City | January 2012 - 01/07/12 11:31 PM
America throws out enough eWaste each year to cover Central Park more than 300 times
The Great Month-Long After-the-Holidays eWaste Recycling Events
Tech is always a top gift during the holidays, which means there are tons of old gadgets to be disposed of every January.
Tekserve NYC's beloved Apple Specialists in partnership with the Lower East Side Ecology Center, is making sure eWaste is handled responsibly by making recycling more convenient than ever, hosting events in every borough.
All recyclers at these events will receive a Green Karma Coupon — good for a mystery discount of anywhere between $5 … (1 comments)
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green: Living Green at Home in Manhattan - 09/24/11 12:10 PM
Living Green at Home in Manhattatan
Do you incorporate “green living” into your home?
54% Yes ( Corcoran’s Consumer Report 2011)
Consider these suggestions to make your home a more eco-friendly environment.
Take off your shoes when you get home! Did you know that 80% of indoor air pollutants are tracked in off the streets? When painting, only use low or zero voc (volatile organic compound) paints. If you can smell it, it is toxic. Only use cleaning products made from safe, natural and non-toxic ingredients. Buy local, seasonal and organic. Visit www.cenyc.org to locate your nearest farmers … (6 comments)
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green: Green Condos in Manhattan - 09/22/11 08:15 AM
Green Condos in Manhattan
Many Manhattan Condo buyers are going green. LEED certified homes combine systems that together create a holistically green building that is much more than energy savings. Energy, indoor air quality, water consumption, sustainable sites, landscaped roofs all create an envornmentally friendly building.
To receive LEED certificate a building has to earn 26 of 69 points on a scale created by the (LEED) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, the country's most popular green benchmark. Certification of silver, gold or platunum can happen up to a year after the building is completed. Green buildings are required to be … (6 comments)
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green: NYC Adopts Green Leases - Go Green For Earth Day 2011 - 04/15/11 11:41 AM
Earth photo by Astronaut Sunita Williams
Downtown Manhattan is quickly becoming the world's greenest and most dynamic urban community. I thank the City of New York for taking leadership on this issue.
Silverstein Properties and Newest 7 World Trade Center Tenant, law firm WilmerHale,
Are First to Adopt Green Lease Language Crafted by Mayor’s PlaNYC Team
7 World Trade Center lease, which is the first to incorporate groundbreaking language crafted by industry leaders working with the Mayor’s Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability to promote enhanced energy … (8 comments)
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green: Stars Shining Bright: Grand Central's Constellations Go Green and Twinkle - 11/09/10 10:48 AM
After nearly a year of renovation, the lights in the ceiling constellation inside Grand Central Terminal are back on.
Fifty-nine of the brightest stars in the winter sky, such as Castor and Pollux in Gemini and Rigel in Orion, were turned on Monday now that MTA Metro-North Railroad, steward of the Terminal, has completed installation of new fixtures.
The 59 lights, representing stars in the galaxy, were first installed in 1913.
The original 10-watt incandescent bulbs were replaced by fiber optic lighting in 1997.
That system has now been replaced with LEDs, which the Metropolitan Transportation Authority says uses 60 percent … (10 comments)
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green: Solar Energy: New York City's Future As A Sustainable City - 06/13/10 11:11 AM
While our country confronts the enviromental disaster in the Gulf Coast, we're reminded yet again of the need to transition to clean energy sources. New York City and State is taking the lead by constructing the ‘Solar Pipeline’, which includes a Solar Map and Solar Empowerment Zones that will integrate solar energy into our nation’s largest city and most complex grid.
New York City and Sustainable CUNY have created three Solar Empowerment Zones, strategically selected areas where solar power systems are most beneficial and technically viable, and where development of solar power will be encouraged. Solar power is a reliable, renewable … (17 comments)
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green: You're Invited to NYC Grows - 04/24/10 11:23 AM
NYC Grows
Sunday, April 25, 2010 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Union Square Park, Manhattan 14th Street to 17th Street and Broadway
Rain or Shine
New York Restoration Project (NYRP) and the NYC Parks Department, along with presenting sponsor Organic Gardening magazine, invite New Yorkers to this annual, FREE outdoor festival that promotes community gardening, tree planting and care, urban farming and sustainable living.
NYC Grows is FREE and open to the public and will feature activities for all ages, including:
Gardening and tree-planting workshops Organic cooking demonstrations Greenmarket with locally grown … (5 comments)
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green: Wordless Wednesday: Go Green for Earth Day - 04/22/09 11:54 AM
Earth photo by Astronaut Sunita Williams
Go Green for Earth Day:
green: Green-Real-Estate-Glossary
green: Green Resources / Services
green: Tips for Greening your Apartment or Home
green: Wind Turbines on NYC Skyscrapers & Bridges
green: New-York State-Green-Tax Incentives
green: Manhattan's New Eco Friendly Condo Developments
green: A GREENER, GREATER NEW YORK
green: Green NYC: TreesNYC Month - April
green: NYC Yellow Taxis "Green" by 2012
green: Green Skating at The Polar Rink
If you're interested in buying a new green (LEED) certified condo recently built or currently under construction in Manhattan - go to new developments … (6 comments)
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green: Go Green for St. Patricks Day: Green Resources / Services - 03/16/09 08:36 PM
Green Resources / Services
New York Energy Smart
New York Department of Environment Conservation: Green Building Initiative The US Green Building Council LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Environmental Data Resources, Inc. - provides environmental risk information services for real estate transactions. Association of Energy and Environmental Real Estate Professionals - provides educational resources for real estate professionals. EnergyStar EcoBusiness Links - sustainable real estate listings and services. Listedgreen.com - an MLS for sustainable housing. Planet Green- advice on how to go green when buying a home. Green Living Ideas National Geographic Green Guide
Related Green Blog Posts: … (5 comments)
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green: Tips for Greening your Apartment or Home in 2009 - 01/09/09 09:31 AM
In spite of the cold weather, "Be Cool" Go Green!
Here are some simple ideas that will help the environment and might actually save you money.
Recycle according to your building's guidelines. Upgrade appliances. Modern appliances are more efficient than older ones. Unplug chargers and appliances such as VCR or a coffee maker when you're not using them. Believe it or not, left plugged, these appliances take up energy. You'll actually save on your electric bill. And when buying appliances, look for the "Energy Star" label. Switch to a green energy provider: http://www.askpsc.com/ or call 866-GRN-POWR Switch to ENERGY-STAR … (6 comments)
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green: Green Skating at The Polar Rink - 11/22/08 05:11 PM
A new state-of-the-art skating rink, The Polar Rink opened today at The American Museum of Natural History. Located on the Arthur Ross Terrace on the Museum's north side, The Polar Rink offers magnificent views of the glowing Rose Center for Earth and Space and is surrounded by Theodore Roosevelt Park. Skaters will glide around a 17-foot-tall polar bear festooned with pine boughs and twinkling lights.
Non-skaters can enjoy the splendor of The Polar Rink from surrounding benches on the Terrace under trees adorned with lights, or from the glassed-in North Galleria adjacent to the rink, where hot cocoa and snacks … (5 comments)
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green: Wind Turbines on NYC Skyscrapers & Bridges - 09/03/08 07:15 PM
New York City is asking companies to come up with clean energy ideas, including wind power to fuel NYC. The city, released a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) that will call for innovative ideas to help New York City develop sources of renewable energy.
Mayor Bloomberg speaking at an energy summit recently spoke about the possibility of placing wind turbines on top of bridges and skyscrapers – saying it would cut the city's electricity needs, save hundreds of millions of dollars, and would ultimately make the city cleaner and more efficient. He also proposed the idea of offshore wind … (17 comments)
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green: New York Legislature Update: Taxes - 06/24/08 08:03 AM
The New York State legislature with strong support from REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) has passed and the Governor has signed a bill (A10688/ S07714) that extends the coop and condo real property tax abatement for four years. The passage of this legislation extends the 17.5% reduction in a property's assessed value (25% for properties assessed at less than $15,000).
In these difficult economic times, with financing more difficult and rising prices, this continued significant reduction in property taxes is needed more than ever.
The Governor also at REBNY's urging signed a bill (A11114/S7066) that would permit multi-year tax exempt financing … (7 comments)
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green: Manhattan's "Green Rush" - New Eco Friendly Condo Developments - 05/17/08 07:13 PM
The Future is Now!Green technology and space age designs are currently under construction throughout Manhattan.
High Line 23 or HL23 (shown) is a new green building from Neil M. Denari Architects that is currently under construction in the West Chelsea art gallery district at West 23rd Street and 10th Avenue.The structure is a 14 floor mixed use of gallery space and condominiums with amazing views of the new High Line elevated park.The condo will include nine floor-through apartments ranging in size from about 1,850 square feet to 2,600 square feet. Prices range from $2,750,000 to $10,500,000 for the 3700 square … (13 comments)
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green: Green NYC: TreesNYC Month - April 2008 - 03/30/08 08:28 PM
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green: Green NYC Less Vulnerable to High Oil Prices - 11/09/07 12:56 AM
According to an article in Crains New York Business NYC is less vulnerable to increases in oil prices.
New Yorkers save gas money by taking the city's subways and buses, while local utilities avoid relying on crude oil to power homes.With oil prices at $100 a barrel, New York City's economy is better positioned than other urban areas, primarily because of its extensive public transportation system.The majority of New Yorkers other than taxi drivers don't pay for gas. 55% of the city's commuters took public transportation to work in 2006, according to the Census Bureau, while only 29% drove or carpooled.The money saved by taking the city's … (8 comments)
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green: A GREENER, GREATER NEW YORK - Blog Action Day - 10/15/07 02:14 PM
On Earth Day, Mayor Bloomberg outlined PlaNYC, a series of 127 proposals aimed at helping New York meet the challenges of adding nearly one million people to the City's population between now and 2030, while at the same time reducing the City's greenhouse gas emissions by 30%.
Lower Manhattan has already gone green. The Solaire, located at the north end of Battery Park City built in 2003 is the nation's first "green" residential highrise.
Green features include: Advanced central air-filtration system; In-building air quality monitoring system; Carbon monoxide monitoring in parking garage; Central water-filtration system for entire building; Energy conserving designed … (21 comments)
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green: NYC Yellow Taxis "Green" by 2012 - 05/28/07 06:18 AM
(photo Edward Reed)
Mayor Bloomberg: Taxi Fleet to Be Fully Hybrid by 2012
PlaNYC Goal for Greener Taxis Will Reduce Emissions from Cabs By 50% in the Next DecadeYahoo! Donates 10 Hybrid Taxis Which Will Replace Existing Gas-only Powered Cabs
Mayor Bloomberg announced the other day as part of PlaNYC, the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) will implement new emissions and mileage standards for yellow taxicabs that will lead to a fully hybrid fleet by 2012
The largest, cleanest fleet of taxis on the planet. The new standards will be phased in over a four-year period and will reduce the carbon … (8 comments)
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