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In 1990, New York City began recycling waste glass into street pavement. 5 years later, the city had reused 250,000 tons of glass in resurfacing projects across the cityNew York City pioneered waste glass use in road construction between 1990 and 1995. Research examined crushed glass as an asphalt aggregate...- In 1664, Dutch surrendered New Amsterdam to British, who renamed it New York, over 360 years later home to Wall Street plays the most important role as U.S. celebrates 250th anniversary of America's declaration of independence from British ruleNew York's strategic location was one reason control of the settlement mattered so greatly. Its harbor offered exceptional opportunities fo...
- New York is building a $21.2 million bridge with recycled glass, 106 tons of waste will become part of the concreteA bridge project in New York is pioneering the use of recycled glass in its concrete mix. This groundbreaking technique not only keeps wast...
- In 2024, Michigan Tech mixed 6% treated waste glass into asphalt; dynamic stability rose 42.3%, and anti-skid performance improved 38.6% over standard mixesResearchers at Michigan Technological University have discovered an innovative way to utilize waste glass in paving roads. Their findings r...
- Russia, North Korea open first road bridge across shared border as ties deepenRussia and North Korea inaugurated their first road bridge across the Tumen River. This new infrastructure links Rason and Khasan, facilita...
- The world has just changed: Trump reflects on 9/11, NYC resilience, and the day that altered historyPresident Donald Trump recalled the 9/11 attacks and the world changing forever. He watched the tragedy unfold from his New York City apart...
- '3 cities, 3 campuses..3 goodbyes': Farah Khan gives emotional goodbye as her triplets are leaving for college. A look at Czar, Diva and Anya’s education qualificationFilmmaker Farah Khan is experiencing an emotional transition as her triplets start college. Diva, Anya, and Czar have departed Mumbai for h...
- Central Park is changing to survive climate change — and what New York is doing could matter for cities around the worldCentral Park faces climate change challenges like increased rainfall and extreme heat. The park is now adapting by becoming climate infrast...
- In 1999, NYSDOT used about 2,500 metric tons of shredded tires in a Route 17 embankment; the 200-metre section was built as part of a Broome County road reconstruction projectEngineers in New York have pioneered an innovative solution by using shredded tires as fill for highway embankments. This dual-purpose init...
- Massive hailstorm, torrential rain batter Toronto as 100-year storm floods streets; watch videoToronto is recovering after a severe storm brought record rainfall and widespread flooding. Many residents lost power and the Don Valley Pa...
- Gloria Steinem death reason: Groundbreaking feminist icon dies peacefully at 92 surrounded by loved ones — what we know about her death, career, activism and lasting legacyGloria Steinem news: Gloria Steinem, the groundbreaking feminist campaigner, journalist and co-founder ofMs. magazine, has died at the age ...
- Gloria Steinem, potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, has diedGloria Steinem, a leading figure in the women's rights movement and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, has passed away at her New York City reside...
- Los Angeles swapped 140,000 of its 210,000 streetlights for LEDs over four years; energy use fell 63%, well past the 40% promised, saving $7 million a year on a $57 million programmeLos Angeles's streetlight upgrade significantly surpassed energy saving projections, achieving 63% reduction. This massive project replaced...
- New York City bans AI for students through 8th gradeNew York City public schools will ban generative AI for younger students next year. This one-year moratorium aims to assess student interac...
- Bank of America vice president killed in Times Square stabbingBank of America vice president Erin Piacenti died after a stabbing incident. The attack occurred in Times Square on Monday, according to re...
- Zohran Mamdani look-alike contest draws crowds in New York, Knicks fan takes home $100New Yorkers gathered for a look-alike contest featuring Mayor Zohran Mamdani near Washington Square Park. Nine contestants competed, with A...
- On 9/11, Hollywood actor Steve Buscemi returned to his old firefighter job to help search for survivors. In 1980, Fargo actor had worked as a New York City firefighter before pursuing actingBefore rising to fame in Hollywood, Steve Buscemi dedicated four years to serving as a firefighter in New York City. Following the tragic e...
- In 2021, New York assessed Cannonsville Reservoir as impaired after a 7-foot culvert blocked fish passage. 2 years later, the new culvert scored 0.88 for aquatic passageA culvert replacement project in Delaware County, New York, addressed stream-flow, erosion, sediment, and fish-passage problems along an un...
- Tornado weather tears through Capital Region, toppling trees and shutting down county fairA powerful storm swept through New York's Capital Region on Thursday. Downed trees and scattered debris caused significant disruptions in s...
- NYC weather takes a turn: What New Yorkers can expect this weekTorrential downpours and travel headaches will slam the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic today. Ground already soaked could quickly take on more ...
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