Ask The Groove: If I witness workers in a bad situation, what can I do?
In this new running feature, we field our readers' most pressing questions.
burning questions
You can make thousands of dollars as a snitch in New York City. Should you?
The city will pay you to snitch on lots of things, from illegal dumping to noise
The MTA’s emergency exits aren’t any good if they’re locked
"Emergency exits are for emergencies, they're not a morality decision maker. Didn't we just have our first mass shooting a year ago?"
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.
There are thousands of vacant lots across New York City. Can we build housing on them?
"There is honestly a lot of low-hanging fruit that we can build housing on, without having to bring down existing buildings."
Can the ‘Airbnb for dog parks’ cure your canine's case of yard envy?
In many ways, New York City has been a great place to raise a dog. But one thing has been missing all these years: a yard of our own.
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.”