De Blasio: Don't Turn Your AC Below 78 Degrees

The mayor's feeling hot and bossy.

NYC Heat Advisory, Air Quality Alert Still in Effect

Don't get too complacent.

How Hot Will Brooklyn Get on Sunday, Monday? Your Hourly Heat Index

"Urgent heat advisory" issued on Sunday.

80 New Citi Bike Stops Slated for North Brooklyn

Two-thirds of them will be in Bed-Stuy.

Brooklyn Braces for 'Oppressive' Heat, Humidity This Weekend

Sunday could be summer's hottest day so far.

Insane Photos, Videos of Brooklyn's Flash Flood

Brooklyn went underwater in a matter of minutes.

Weather Alert: Storms Expected Over Brooklyn

Hot rain, coming through.

Dazzling Threesome Dances Into Twilight Sky This Weekend

Shortly after the sun sets, you’ll see a dazzling alignment of the three brightest celestial bodies in the nighttime sky.

Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued for Brooklyn

The remnants of Tropical Depression Bill could soak the area Father's Day weekend.

Garden Planning Workshop, April 25 at the Hattie Carthan Community Garden!

Create a garden plan that can help you grow food and people throughout the spring, summer and Fall at the Hattie Carthan Community Garden!

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of Disney's 'Bears'

The film hopes to inspire viewers to experience national parks.

10 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day All Year

Earth Day is this Tuesday, April 22. Here's some ways you can help the earth any day.

See 'Bears' Opening Week and Help the National Park Foundation

Disneynature will make a donation to the National Park Foundation for each ticket sold during opening week.

National Bike Month Rolls into Town

Pump up your tires and lube your chain - time to spin away those polar vortex pounds.

Disney Bears: A 1-Mile Walk to Feast on Food

A mile might not seem like much to travel to get food in your town, but for Bears it can be an arduous journey.

How Energy Efficient Are Your City's Buildings?

The EPA ranked the top 25 metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star certified buildings.

Grow a Nutritious Garden in a Pot

Here's a great way to start a small garden at home.

Get Free Admission to National Parks April 19-20

How to Encourage Kids to Love the Environment

Inspire your children to love and respect the earth by being environmentally-friendly.

Bears: 10 Cutest Photos of Cubs Amber and Scout

Which cub scout featured in Disneynature's "Bears" are you more like?

10 Things You Might Not Know About Brown Bears

Disneynature's upcoming film "Bears" will teach you a lot about the animals, but here's a good start.

How to Celebrate Earth Hour 2014 This Weekend

Will your town go dark this Saturday, March 29?

20 Ways to Save Money While Going Green

Go green, save green. Here's some tips to get active and creative in everyday life.

5 Ways to Eat Healthier With Less of a Bite to Your Finances

Buying organic can often be costly. Here are some clever ways to eat healthy without pinching pennies.

Environmental Site Assessment

Environmental solutions to protect human health and the environment!

'Green Scorecard' Shows NYC Meeting Environmental Goals

State to Get Hundreds of New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: Cuomo

Governor announces plans for Charge NY, which will eventually create a network of 3,000 charging stations.

City Celebrates 10 Years of a Smoke-Free NYC

City’s smoking rates are at record lows, while resident life expectancy at record high, according to Mayor Bloomberg

Bloomberg Proposes Bill Forcing Retailers to Hide Tobacco Products

The move aims to thwart the marketing of cigarettes and tobacco products to children

Mayor Bloomberg Launches 30 Solar-Powered Recycling Stations in Times Square

Mayor hopes the pilot program will make make managing waste more efficient

Unity Preparatory Charter School Takes Root in Bed-Stuy

The school will hold open house sessions on March 9 and March 30.

NYC Residents Give Thumbs Up to Mayor’s Plastic-Foam Ban

A recent poll shows that 69 percent of New York City voters approve of Mayor Bloomberg’s proposed ban on foam food and drink containers

Restaurant Listings, Reviews on Patch

Looking for a farmer's market, bistro and little-known specialty place in Park Slope? Find it right here.

Preserving Open Spaces in Brooklyn and Queens

The Brooklyn Queens Land Trust is looking to fill 6 board member positions

N.A.A.C.P Sides in Court with Lobbying Agency Opposing Large Sodas Ban

The N.A.A.C.P and a local Hispanic organization on Wednesday submitted joint court testimony against Bloomberg's forthcoming law restricting large-sized sugary drinks