World's Largest Vertical Farm Near NYC Uses 95% Less Water and No Pesticides
This warehouse in Newark will deliver two million pounds of fresh, sweet produce to New Yorkers each year, while cutting all the waste of regular farming.
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World's Largest Green Bean Casserole to Feed 2,000 Homebound Seniors
The 637-pound casserole broke a Guinness World Record – and now, it's going to be served to the elderly for Thanksgiving.
Ballet Dancer Saves Man Pushed Onto Subway Tracks
Gray Davis accredits his heroic rescue of a homeless man on Saturday evening to his intensive ballet training.
Michael Bloomberg Pledges $15Mil to Ensure U.S. Fulfills Paris Climate Accord
The billionaire philanthropist is making sure that the United States will reach its climate goals – even if we have to do it "from the bottom up".
New York Neighborhood Noise May Be Healthy For its Residents
This new study shows that areas with louder and more consistent nighttime noises have healthier residents than those that don't.
Fallen Officer's Family Given $100,000 From 9/11 Hero Foundation
Stephen Stills would be honored to know that he was continuing to assist his fellow civil servants even after his passing on 9/11.
Restaurant Owners Who Say Anthony Bourdain Changed Their Lives Donate Profits to Suicide Hotline
Jason Wang's family went from living in a one-bedroom in New York City to "living the American dream" thanks to a visit from the late Anthony Bourdain.
Prepare For Nostalgia Overload: 90's Fest Draws Huge Crowd For Charity
Thousands flocked to Brooklyn for a 90s-themed event that included Lisa Loeb, Salt 'n' Pepa and Coolio and raised big bucks for the charity Smile Train.
From Floor Clerk to President: First Woman to Run Stock Exchange in 226-Year History
Stacey Cunningham's new position means that two of the world's most well-known stock exchange operators are now run by women.
Secretary Mimicked Her Boss for 67 yrs, Everyone is Shocked by Her Secret Fortune and What She Did With it
Sylvia Bloom was a shrewd secretary who amassed a fortune after watching her bosses at work – but the beautiful part is what she did with it.
These Street Performers Spend Hours Delighting the Public So Homeless Can Take What They Need
This 28-year-old New Yorker was heartbroken by the city's homelessness problem – so he decided to use his guitar as a means of showing them some love.
Rogue Cat Who Was Hiding in JFK Airport For 8 Days is Finally Rescued
Pepper may have lost one of her nine lives if it had not been for a resourceful team of Port Authority police officers.
How a Train Operator Pulled All the Stops to Help Save Injured Puppy From Subway Tracks
This poor pooch may have been in real trouble if it hadn't been for a dedicated MTA crew making sure that it was safely taken care of.
When Woman Leaves Giant Sign For Thief Who Stole Her Bike, People Start Knocking on Her Door
Amanda Needham was heartbroken when her bicycle was stolen from the front of her home – so she left out a hand-painted sign that spurred strangers to knock on her door.
See How Pigeons Saved This Man From a Life on the Streets
Dave Malone grew up in a bad New York City neighborhood – and he credits his faithful flock of birds as the reason he stayed out of trouble.
'Miracle on 85th Street': How a Huge Dog Saved My Child's Life
It was a normal day at the park for Lynn Lowen and her 14-month-old son - until he suddenly started running down a steep hill towards the busy street.
New York is On the Right Path: Number of People in Jail Falls to Lowest Since 1982
The continuously declining rates of New York City crime has resulted in the lowest amount of prisoners being held behind bars in 35 years.
Roommate's Prank is Called the Funniest Tweet of All Time
People were calling this tweet by @Deno_Tron the best Twitter post of all time.
After Marriage Proposal Mishap, NYPD Was Able to Return Ring to Relieved English Couple
Daniella Anthony had just said yes to her boyfriend's marriage proposal – but then only hours after popping the question, disaster struck.
Watch Teen With Rare Skin Disease React to His Family Being Surprised With Handicap-Accessible Home
John Hudson, who is one of the "Butterfly Children" suffering from a rare skin condition, could barely contain his emotions over the new home.
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