Lights Out Bill, or ‘Flaco’s Law,’ Advocates Rally Support
August 14, 2026by Katie Vasquez NEW YORK — Advocates gathered Aug. 13 in support of legislation known as the “Lights Out Bill,” or “Flaco’s […]
Topic: Environment
NYS Grant Supports Sisters’ Mission to Save Native Pollinators
June 16, 2026By Katie Vasquez BRENTWOOD — A tiny spot of upturned dirt, lightly hidden by grass and fallen leaves, had the rapt attention of Heather Coste, who oversees ecological stewardship […]
TONIGHT AT 7: Mural of Pope Leo, Terminator Makes Statement on Environmentalism in Bushwick
May 7, 2026By Jessica Easthope What do Pope Leo XIV and the Terminator have in common? One local New York City artist sees them […]
TONIGHT AT 7: Bird Watchers Raise Concerns Over Major New Prospect Park Project
April 23, 2026By Katie Vasquez Prospect Park is a favorite destination for bird watchers, especially during spring migration season. But a major new restoration […]
Queens Students Continue Pope Francis’ Environmental Mission With Tree Planting
September 25, 2025By Alexandra Moyen ASTORIA — On the front lawn of St. John’s Preparatory High School, a new symbol of hope is taking […]
Composting in NYC a Blessing for Environment, Says Brooklyn Parishioner
April 1, 2025By Katie Vasquez After finishing his breakfast, Thomas Hinchen doesn’t throw his scraps in the garbage. He puts them in a special […]
New York City Residents Must Start Composting by April 1, 2025 or Face a Fine
April 1, 2025The Big Apple is going green! Starting Tuesday, residents have to start composting – separating food waste from their normal trash or […]
Experts Say Going Meatless Outside of Lent Could Help the Environment
April 10, 2024by Katie Vasquez Fridays during Lent are a time for Catholics to give up meat, a recognition of Christ’s sacrifice for us […]
Panic Gas Purchases Causes Fuel Shortages in the Southeast
May 13, 2021Currents News Staff Gas and patience running out all along the East Coast. President Biden is calling on people to not panic as […]
Dredging Starts on the Gowanus Canal, One of America’s Dirtiest Waterways
November 20, 2020By Emily Drooby The Gowanus Canal might look clear from the surface, but it has become known for its high levels of […]