Rosemary Misdary

The Amateur Astronomers Association and the parks department had hoped to open the facility in Jerome Park in the Bronx this spring.

An Astoria, Queens co-op complex says it would cost residents more than $50,000 each on average to pay for the renovations.

Less than 1% of the city's 520-mile coastline is publicly accessible for swimming. Cleaning up waterways across the five boroughs could be life-changing for New Yorkers looking to take a dip.

The measure requires businesses to reduce the amount of packaging used to wrap products in New York. Environmental advocates say it's a big win that will keep plastics out of landfills.

National Weather Service experts anticipate “above-normal” hurricane activity starting this month.

A majestic moon, spectacular sunsets and a triangle of constellations are on this month's astronomy agenda.

U.S. Secretary Energy Jennifer Granholm and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the new rebate for heat pumps and insulation.

Use telescopes or binoculars with solar lenses, according to the experts.

The decline of the underwater plants is bad news for fish and birds.

The smoke from Canada has already caused air quality to drop sharply in parts of the Midwest.

About 30 large whales were found dead along the New York and New Jersey coast last year. Most showed signs of being struck by boats.

A long-delayed project to build new water pipes and sewers on the Upper East Side highlights long-standing issues with public works in New York City.