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local6 days ago•23 min saved

When Ice Melts, the UWS Unmasks a Month of Detritus

As melting ice from last month’s storm collapses along the Upper West Side, four weeks of curbside detritus— wrappers, bottles, takeout, and even dog mess—are revealed, turning once-majestic mounds into a grimy map of urban life. The piece also meanders through Central Park’s glacial past, highlighting rock scars and park features shaped by the Wisconsin glaciation, from Belvedere Castle to Summit Rock, and closes with a meditation on what winter hides about us and what we might shed as spring returns.

via West Side Rag|

#central-park #glaciation #ice-melt

local-news1 month ago•8 min saved

Weekly UWS Updates: Litter, Congestion, Wildlife, and Real Estate

The UWS neighborhood is cleaner than some areas, with litter reflecting local habits; congestion pricing has significantly reduced traffic and pollution in Manhattan; a coyote has been spotted in Central Park, attracting attention; and a luxury condo's first resale hits the market at $22.5 million, highlighting high-end real estate trends.

via West Side Rag|

#central-park-coyote #congestion-pricing #litter

environment8 months ago•0 min saved

Plastic Bag Bans Effectively Reduce Shoreline Litter, Study Shows

A study using crowdsourced data from shoreline cleanups across the U.S. found that areas with plastic bag bans or fees have significantly fewer plastic bags littering lakes, rivers, and beaches, indicating that such policies are effective in reducing shoreline pollution.

via The New York Times|

#bans #environment #litter

society2 years ago•6 min saved

Salem's Spooky Season: Traffic, Crowds, and Witch Girlies

Salem, Massachusetts, known for its Halloween festivities, is facing a new problem with the proliferation of small alcohol bottles, or "nips," littering the city. While some residents and bar owners argue that banning nips would not solve the larger issue of litter, others support the ban due to concerns about underage drinking and the responsibility of bartenders. The movement to ban nips has been spreading across Massachusetts, with some towns implementing the ban and others proposing alternative solutions such as a deposit system. However, the effectiveness of such bans in reducing public health issues is still uncertain.

via The New York Times|

#alcohol #halloween #litter

law-and-order2 years ago•0 min saved

Firework-related complaints surge over holiday weekend, prompting calls for policy changes

Complaints to local police departments increased over the holiday weekend due to fireworks being set off in city limits, with Cedar Rapids receiving the most citations. Only certain types of fireworks are legal in Cedar Rapids, and the maximum fine for a violation is $625. Additionally, Cedar Rapids parks are dealing with litter issues caused by fireworks, with multiple noise complaints and trash problems reported.

via KCRG|

#citations #complaints #fireworks

local2 years ago•3 min saved

Cities Resuming Street Sweeping to Combat Litter and Keep Roads Clean

Philadelphia's Mechanical Cleaning Program is entering Phase 3, which will clean 14 of the city's most littered residential neighborhoods from April 3 to early November. The program aims to reduce litter, prevent debris from entering the water system, and increase community pride. Parking restrictions will be in place on some streets during cleaning times, and residents can attend virtual meetings to learn more about the program and ask questions.

via NBC 10 Philadelphia|

#litter #local #neighborhoods