With a population of over 8 million people and an annual tourist influx of 50 million, New York City has its hands full keeping on top of litter and trash. In the most recent Trip Advisor survey, New York City ranked 28th out of 40 international cities in cleanliness, with Paris, London, Tokyo, Singapore, Dubai,… Continue reading The New York Restoration Project: Citizens Keeping NYC Clean
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The New York Waterfront: What Does the Future Hold?
Hurricane Sandy was a serious eye-opener for New York City and the Tri-State area. It not only became apparent how exposed the city and the surrounding waterfront is, but also how unprepared the city is for climate changes which can include storms of Sandy’s caliber on a more regular basis. After seeing the damage done… Continue reading The New York Waterfront: What Does the Future Hold?
Entrepreneur Portrait: Ben Lapidus – The GREEN Program
We at New York International love to hear stories about successful entrepreneurs and the challenges faced when starting up a business in the U.S. We recently had the opportunity to talk with entrepreneur Benjamin Lapidus, who co-founded the GREEN Program along with Jean Paul Cazedessus, Melissa Lee, and Mikhail Naumov. The program is an intensive… Continue reading Entrepreneur Portrait: Ben Lapidus – The GREEN Program
The MAS Summit: Development, Density and Diversity for the Future of NYC
Entering Jazz at Lincoln Center on a beautiful early autumn morning, it was easy to feel that the room was abuzz with anticipation of what would be talked about at the Municipal Art Society’s annual Summit for New York City. With prominent thought and design leaders preparing to speak, there were no doubts that New… Continue reading The MAS Summit: Development, Density and Diversity for the Future of NYC
Living Green in NYC
New Yorkers drive less, live in smaller apartments, use less space, and overall have a smaller ecological footprint that most other Americans. Most New Yorkers don’t own a car but rely on public transportation, many of us shop at the local farmer’s market, and visit parks – yet we can still do so much more… Continue reading Living Green in NYC