Animal welfare advocates question the care of "Honey," a bear euthanized at Holtsville Ecology Center, amid allegations of mistreatment and calls for reform.

A humpback whale was spotted under Brooklyn Bridge, a rare sighting confirmed by the U.S. Coast Guard, drawing attention and caution from onlookers and researchers alike.

Malt Drive Park, a new waterfront park in Long Island City, offers local amenities and is built to be flood-resistant, while also promoting local ecology and being adjacent to a residential development with affordable housing units.