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Spotted lanternflies worsened by higher temperatures. Here’s how to get rid of them
Spotted lanternfly (SLF) nymphs have started their infestation earlier than usual this year. They are also growing up sooner. On July 12, the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (DAM) verified the first SLF within the five boroughs was in Long Island City, Queens. The first sighting of an adult in 2023 was…
Outdoor dining: Shedding the good
Almost everything the pandemic will be remembered for is obviously horrific: the deaths, the quietude of once-lively city streets punctuated only by sirens, the families and friends unable to share one another’s company, the students falling behind as teachers struggled with Zoom classes. It was a horrible time with long-standing repercussions, which does serve to…
Some New Yorkers are traveling to wealthier neighborhoods for nicer pools
It’s another hot week as temperatures reach dangerous levels across New York City. As a result, some families are cooling down at free city pools. During this most recent heatwave, the Epicenter NYC team has heard from community members that most neighborhood pools have long lines. We wanted to understand what they were experiencing, so…
Thinking of a protest vote against Biden? New York may not be as blue as you think
A couple weeks into the Biden debate performance fallout and months into the dissatisfaction with his approach to Israel and its war in Gaza, some New York Democrats seem ready to sit the November election out, in part due to the belief that it won’t really matter. This is a deep blue state with some…
How to keep your kids safe online this summer (especially if they play Roblox or similar games)
When children and teenagers are not in school, they’re likely to spend more time playing online games like Roblox to connect with their friends. And summer isn’t always the easiest time to enforce the device rules that are in place during the school year. Between heat advisories keeping us indoors and the cost of doing…
Your ultimate New York voting guide for the 2024 elections
Here at Epicenter NYC, we want to make voting less daunting. We understand it can be complicated figuring out things like the district you’re in or what issues and candidates are on the ballot. This guide will help you know everything from how to register to vote (including those who have been incarcerated) to what…
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