Con Ed Wants To Raise Your Bill — Again

Prepare for more sticker shock: Con Ed wants to raise your energy bills again.

Citywide Curbside Compost Collection Kicks Off This Weekend

Composting will soon be as simple as recycling, officials say.

Educating Realtors on the Importance of Mold Inspection

Tri-State Mold Specialty Company Ensures Safe and Smooth Home Sale Process

NYC Is Only 124th-Best City To Live In America, Study Says

Is living in Buffalo better than in the Big Apple? Yes, according to a new ranking by U.S. News & World Report.

5 NY Cities Among Best Places To Live In America, U.S. News Says

Five cities in New York are among the top 150 places to live, according to a new ranking by U.S. News & World Report.

Do You Need Flood Insurance, And How To Get It: A Guide For New York Renters

Examples of covered items are clothes, furniture, electronics, air conditioners, washers and dryers, food freezers and original artwork.

New Working Dogs Ruff It On Governors Island: See Photos

Two pups named Atlas and Reed joined an all-border collie crew tasked with chasing geese away from the popular island in New York Harbor.

How Much Does Hiring A Plumber Cost In New York City?

From leaky faucets to burst pipes, hiring a Thumbtack professional is the fast and easy way to handle all your plumbing needs.

NYC Bedbug Complaints Creep Up To Years-Long High, Data Shows

Before panic over Paris bedbugs exploded online, New York City quietly saw infestation complaints reach the highest level since 2019.

Why Your Con Ed Bill Is High Right Now — And How To Get Financial Help

Is your bill too damn high? Electricity usage typically goes up in the summer, and a recent rate hike isn’t helping.

MAP: Did NYC Find A Hazardous Problem In Your Building This Week?

Mice and roaches and lead-based paint, oh my.

Where Can I Find Affordable Landscaping Services In New York City?

Transform your outdoor spaces affordably and effortlessly with professional landscaping services.

Hire A New York City Area Pro To Clean Your Home Today!

Getting things done around the house has never been easier.

New York City Area Pros Are Ready To Help Tackle Your Dirty Work ​—​ Literally

Finding and hiring top-rated house cleaners, junk removal pros and more has never been easier.

2 Drug-Resistant Ringworm Cases Detected In NYC: CDC

It's the first time this highly contagious, drug-resistant strain of fungal infection has been detected in the U.S., according to a study.

NY Listeria Concerns Prompt Recall Of Kale, Spinach, Collard Greens

Lancaster Foods voluntarily pulled leafy greens from shelves in six states, including New York, over potential listeria contamination.

Rats Love NYC: City Identifies Hotspots In Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx

City officials identified 8 NYC areas most beloved by rats, including the East Village, Bed Stuy and Harlem.

Watch: ‘Corpse Flower’ Set To Bloom At NY Botanical Garden

Thankfully a livestream of the putrid Titan-Arum’s first bloom in four years isn’t in Smell-O-Vision.

NYC Audubon Changing Name Over Birder's Slavery Legacy

John James Audubon's racism created barriers for birders, society members decided: "A diversity of birds depends on a diversity of people."

Tufted Titmouse Takeover: NYC Is For The Birds

Experts say Tufted Titmice usually travel in pairs.

'Misguided' Spotted Lanternfly Traps Kill NYC Birds: Wildlife Group

Glue traps posted on the Brooklyn Army Terminal were meant for invasive bugs, but there was one hitch, experts said. "They kill anything."

Schumer Wants $22M To 'Stomp Out' NY Spotted Lanternfly Invasion

"We need to stomp out this bug before it spreads," Sen. Chuck Schumer said about the invasive insect that has a foothold in New York City.

Curbside Composting In Queens Goes Borough-Wide Starting In Fall

The new, free composting program in Queens will be the largest in the nation, officials said.

Why Termite Inspections In The New York City Area Are Worth Every Penny

An ounce of prevention can save you lots of money in the long run and keep your home safe from damage.

Fertile Ground: NYC Could Move Step Closer To Universal, Mandatory Composting

The brown heap of food scraps, leaves and twigs in Susannah Laskaris’ Flatbush backyard teems with pink worms and black pill bugs.

How To Find A Good Home Cleaning Pro In The New York City Area

Top-rated cleaning professionals are available to help get your house next-level clean.

Palo Santo, The Sacred Wood That Soothes Your Soul

EcuadorianHands commitment to preserve the habitat of this holy tree, of sweet, woody, citrusy and minty aroma, that makes your body good!

Queens Couple's Dream Home Turns To Catch-22 Nightmare Over ‘Neighbors From Hell'

“Come and get this ass-whooping, d---,” one neighbor allegedly yelled at Pam Prashad.

NYC Is Not Most Rat Infested City In US, Shocking Study Finds

Believe it or not, there are cities more overrun by rodents than NYC.

'Heat Season' Is Here In NYC: Here's What You Need To Know

Wondering when your landlord is supposed to turn on the heat? Patch has the answers.

DEP Says New York City Tap Water Might Smell, Taste Different Because Of Different Supply Systems

The city says it shut down the Catskill aqueduct for 15 weeks for a repair project and is relying on water from two other supply systems.

5 Bugs That Want To Winter Inside Your NYC Apartment

Find out which bugs could be in your home, and how to get rid of them.

Stink Bug Season In NYC: How To Stop Them Smelling Up Your Home

To the annoyance and disgust of many New York City residents, it's the time of year that stink bugs show up uninvited.

Spotted Lanternfly Poised To Swarm NYC: Here's What To Know

Stomp the invasive insect when you see it, city park officials say. But don't go overboard with fear over the potentially damaging bug.

Fungus Makes NYC's 17-Year Cicadas Sex Crazy, Expert Warns

A psychoactive fungus is causing "hypersexual" cicada behavior as Brood X descends upon New York.

Cicada Invasion Nears NYC: First Insects Seen Just 35 Miles South

The Brood X insects have been growing in the ground for 17 years. They're about to emerge.

De Blasio Talks To Compost Bin

New York City will restart its composting program, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced during an Earth Day bit with a silent compost bin.

Brood X Cicadas: How To Track Their Emergence In NYC

Researchers are asking the public to log sightings of the 17-year periodical cicadas.

Artist Gives Nature A `Cosmic' Twist In Big NY Garden Show

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama is famous for mesmerizing polka dots, speckled pumpkins and fascination with the natural world.

Spring Migration Brings Birds Flocking To NYC: Where To Watch

The city is an ornithologist's dream at this time of year.

5 Strategies To Avoid Renovation Regret This November

Block helps you plan, design and build your next renovation with the industry's top designers and contractors. (Discount offer included!)