Rosemary Misdary appears in the following:
American Lung Association: NYC’s air quality is improving, but still gets a failing grade
Thursday, April 21, 2022
The annual State of the Air report once again gave failing grades to ozone levels in Manhattan, Queens, The Bronx and Suffolk County. But Staten Island managed to improve to a D.
Is bong smoke really as harmful as secondhand cigarette smoke?
Monday, April 11, 2022
A recent study alleges that bong smoke might be just as harmful as cigarette smoke. But given the heavy restrictions on marijuana research, this takeaway might not be completely valid.
Climate change will make spring hell for Northeast allergy sufferers, study says
Thursday, March 24, 2022
A nationwide analysis shows that increasing temperatures and rising carbon dioxide levels will intensify and extend the pollen season in the Northeast.
Lawmakers pursue $15 billion plan for climate justice in New York
Friday, March 18, 2022
The proposal would allow for investment in communities that have borne the brunt of exposure to industrial waste. It would also support infrastructure for the energy transition.
Electric car ownership remains novelty in NYC as infrastructure is slow to come online
Monday, March 14, 2022
Even with gas prices high and a climate crisis, New York does not have the infrastructure to make electric car ownership accessible for everyone.
The NYC Squirrel Census is back with new results — and a toll-free number
Sunday, March 06, 2022
The latest edition of The Squirrel Census counted at 24 parks across Brooklyn and Manhattan. But outside of the wildlife counting, it could hold lessons about adapting to climate change.
What the UN climate report predicts for NYC
Tuesday, March 01, 2022
United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a new report detailing the planet’s future — and New York City is at high risk.
Brooklyn Residents, Local Leaders Call On Gov. Hochul To Reject Natural Gas Permit
Friday, January 28, 2022
As energy provider National Grid awaits New York’s final answer on a natural gas permit, community groups are putting pressure on Gov. Hochul to reject it, citing environmental laws.
Meet The New Yorkers Who Want To Eliminate The Cigarette Butt
Saturday, January 15, 2022
Some problems are overwhelmingly large. One group of New Yorkers are focusing on one that centers around a physically small object.
We’re Getting Less Snow, And It’s Having A Big Impact On The Environment
Friday, January 07, 2022
Researchers are analyzing 100 years worth of snowfall data, finding significant declines linked to climate change.
NYC Medical Coalition Pledges To Remove Racially Biased Algorithms From Patient Treatment Options
Tuesday, December 07, 2021
The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has formed a coalition to end clinical algorithms that use race as a variable for deciding patient care.
NYC Public Schools, Mostly Remote During The Pandemic, Return To In-Class Learning
Monday, September 13, 2021
New York City public school students are going back to school Monday, but parents and educators are bracing themselves as COVID-19 infections continue to rise among children.
This Mini Golf Course Reminds You About The Horrors Of Climate Change
Sunday, August 29, 2021
There's a mini-golf course on the Brooklyn waterfront that isn't typical course. Each hole at Putting Green is designed around a climate change emergency affecting New Yorkers.
He Came To America Looking For Stardom — And Found It As A Waldorf-Astoria Bellhop
Tuesday, August 03, 2021
Jimmy Elidrissi left his native Morocco and came to America with the dream of being a film actor, instead becoming the star of the Waldorf-Astoria as the bellhop for 51 years. He died at 74.
Administrators Turn To Summer School To Address Pandemic Gaps
Sunday, June 27, 2021
School district leaders worried about learning gaps caused by the pandemic are now putting a fun twist on an old fix: summer school.
A Baltimore Youth Program Mixes A Passion For Dirt Bikes With Science
Saturday, May 22, 2021
B-360, a nonprofit, uses dirt bikes to teach elementary and high school students math and science. "Just the excitement and the adrenaline. You can learn a lot from a bike," one participant says.
Baltimore STEM Program Taps Into Students' Passion For Dirt Biking
Saturday, May 15, 2021
B360 is a STEM program in Baltimore that uses dirt bikes to get kids interested in engineering while also recruiting riders as instructors and diverting them from the justice system.
The 'Godmother' Of Egyptian Feminism Has Died: Remembering Nawal El Saadawi
Sunday, March 28, 2021
Nawal El Saadawi — unwilling to be married off at an early age and, in her words, "not really fit for the role of a wife" — coalesced an activist movement that inspired generations of Egyptians.
A Tale Of The Taps: Which Hand-Washing Station Is Best In Emergencies?
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
In areas with limited access to clean running water, hand-washing stations can help limit the spread of disease. But experts say not all taps are created equal.
The Story Of 1-Year-Old Abdullah Is The Story Of Yemen
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
His parents traveled 15 hours by bus to bring him to a clinic to save his life. He weighed 6 pounds. And he could be one of the fortunate ones.
