Riding in Tandem Vision
SPOKES-PEOPLE: Sighted and visually impaired bicyclists teamed for 24-hour tandem bike rides through the city as part of World Sight Day.
Topic: Health
via City Limits
Farmers Markets Reap Fall Bounty
Autumn in New York brings a harvest to the city's farmers markets, whose ranks have grown to 138 from 80 since 2006.
via Voices of NY
Graying in Living Color
New York's aging, increasingly diverse population has spurred new efforts to create welcoming environments for seniors of all cultures. Check out this four-part series on growing old in the city.
via Voices of NY
Pediatrician Rarely Sees His Kids
Brooklyn pediatrician Leonid Isakov was recently honored during Immigrant Heritage Week. But the Uzbekistan native misses spending time with his family.
Live Coverage: Food Conference
The fourth annual Brooklyn Food Conference drew thousands with its packed menu of speakers, workshops and cooking demonstrations.
via New York Daily News
Pole Dancing Muscles In
Le Femme Suite in West Harlem attracts a growing number of enthusiasts of the popular new dance form.
via Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Waterfront Park Plans Sinking
Greenpoint and Williamsburg have just 0.6 acres of open space per 1,000 residents – far below the city average. Some 33 new acres of promised parks have yet to materialize.
via City Limits
Growing Hopes and Fears for Trees
The MillionTreeNYC planting program comes as budget cuts and stormy weather impact trees across the city.