Alyssa Loorya has been digging around New York City since the mid-1990s. As the Principal Investigator and President of Chrysalis
In South Brooklyn along Jamaica Bay, Shirley Chisholm State Park, New York City's largest state park has just opened honoring the first African American woman in Congress.
During Climate Week, a series of environmental bills for New York City were passed addressing flood mapping, the Jamaica Bay Taskforce and geothermal energy.
Floyd Bennett Field was once the country's busiest naval air station. Now, it's being reimagined by H.A.R.P, a volunteer group that restores historic aircrafts.
New York City may be getting another green space. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced plans to construct a 407-acre, waterfront state park near Jamaica Bay.Â
Explore the rich history of Jamaica, Queens and its current vibrant culture in our Untapped Guide to Jamaica's parks, museums, shopping centers, and more.
NYC Department of Education has partnered with the Department of Environmental Protection to retrofit bathroom fixtures across schools in all five boroughs.
Saving Jamaica Bay, a documentary that has traced the history and community of Jamaica Bay will premiere at Queens World Film Festival this March.
Though never completed, a plan to create a canal from a new port in Jamaica Bay to Flushing Bay in Queens, in the works since at 1910, once had popular support
Though many city dwellers may not realize it, there are numerous nature trails in NYC, perfect for outdoor activities and escaping the city's busyness.