Universal composting is almost here, so where is everyone storing their food scraps?
Curbside composting comes to Brooklyn and Manhattan this week; we got some pro tips on making space for it in your apartment.
Tim Donnelly
Get on the bike bus: A new movement is changing how kids get to school, and you can help
Everything you need to know to start your own bike bus, or help out one in your neighborhood.
How to shoot a movie with no budget on Rockaway Beach
Rockaway's Rob Bryn talks about making a film fest movie for no budget: "The beach is infinite. It's right here, and it's lit."
The film event of the summer for NYC beach bums is on Monday
"It's hard not to love anything that's set by the ocean.”
Trash cans are always overflowing. Why aren’t there more of them?
There's a simple possible answer: if you build it, litter will come.
Bonus post! You all think the city is trashed
We surveyed readers and so many of you said you were upset at the state of trash in this city: "I mean, I love New York so much, but it makes me sad that we live in filth."
The water from a fire hydrant looks so clean and refreshing. Should you drink it?
One hydrant hydration fan says: “If I see one, I wouldn't hesitate to fill up my water bottle with it.”