Green Central Knoll Park in Brooklyn struggles with dog waste and holes due to pet owners ignoring rules and letting dogs off-leash, disrupting baseball games and park cleanliness.

A Kemp's ridley sea turtle named Elton was released at Coney Island after recovering from hypothermia, marking the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society's 91st release in five years.

Collective Retreats Governors Island in NYC opens for its 2025 season, offering serene glamping near Manhattan with various accommodation options and activities.

Prospect Park's LeFrak Center in Brooklyn will reopen with updates but will no longer host Dreamland Roller Disco, causing community disappointment. New activities and amenities will be added, managed by Ekstein Development Group.

Governor Hochul announced the start of construction at Sojourner Truth State Park, including a swimming facility, slated to open by summer 2026. The park's amenities celebrate local heritage and promote accessibility.

New York City announces a 20-year plan to improve Hart Island, including a welcome center and climate resilience measures. The public cemetery aims to enhance accessibility and honor the over one million buried there.

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is celebrating 100 years of bonsai with an exhibit, featuring over 400 specimens and honoring its first bonsai curator, Frank Okamura.

Shark sightings at Rockaway Beach prompted closures over the Fourth of July weekend; no injuries were reported and officials used drones for monitoring.

Shark sightings at Rockaway Beach prompted closures and a swift response from officials, ensuring public safety with the aid of drones and vigilant monitoring.

Nassau County increases shark surveillance at Jones Beach following a shark bite incident, deploying drones and other assets to ensure safety during the July 4th celebrations. Enhanced measures also address other ocean dangers, like rip currents.

Staten Island's coastlines symbolize both Hurricane Sandy's devastation and the community's resilience, healing, and transformation to vibrant life, despite persistent reminders of the storm's impact.

Governor Hochul inaugurated the $25 million renovated Lincoln Park Pool in Albany as part of the $10 million NY SWIMS initiative, aiming to provide safe recreation in underserved areas and enhance water safety education.

Nassau County has stepped up beach patrols and technologies to prevent shark encounters after a local shark bite, despite skepticism from some beachgoers.