May 11th 2010 3:00PM
Have you ever considered how many plastic bags are consumed bagging up tomatoes, lettuce, and other items from the produce section? The answer: lots. The latest extension of BYOB (bringing your own bag to the grocery) is the reusable produce bag. According to the website of one manufacturer of an eco-friendly bag, 3B... Continue Reading »
Feb 15th 2010 12:00PM
Doorman? Check. Laundry? Check. Newly built luxury building? Yes - and check it out: only $2,150. You can't get much better than that and still be just three blocks north of Central Park. This Harlem apartment features bright interiors, tiled bathroom and kitchen, and modern appliances. It's one bedroom and one bath are... Continue Reading »
Sep 28th 2009 12:00PM
In what's already one of the skinniest cities in the world, New York's Mayor Bloomberg is pushing to give poorer neighborhoods access to healthy foods. The City Planning Commission decided Wednesday to offer zoning and tax incentives to full-service grocery stores that devote shelf space to fresh foods like produce, meat... Continue Reading »
