Spuyten Duyvil resident Camelia Tepelus has led Morris Park's Business Improvement District since 2019, securing major revitalization funding and earning recognition for transforming the east Bronx commercial corridor. more

Riverdale Sandlot Softball has become a popular free adult league at Seton Park, bringing neighbors together through inclusive, co-ed recreation while founder Mark Wishnia plans to expand year-round community sports. more

GoodRx reports that while there's no immediate cure for poison ivy rash, treatments like calamine lotion and oatmeal baths offer quick relief. more

AudioEye reports that AI search has shifted how users access content, with 95% bypassing homepages, revealing significant accessibility gaps on non-homepage pages. more

Canadian wildfire smoke pushed New York City's air quality into unhealthy levels, prompting health advisories, school and parks adjustments, and expanded city services as officials warned smoke could return while Ontario fires continue. more

Rocket Lawyer reports that Disability Pride Month is a chance for workplaces to review policies for inclusivity and accessibility beyond physical features. more

SmartAsset reports that saving for a home down payment has become more challenging, with many states seeing significant increases in required savings time since 2016.  more

Ogee reports clean beauty demand is surging, with consumers confused by claims like "natural" and "clean."  more

Next City reports on Anna Apostolos, a capital projects specialist in LA, who helps repair sidewalks using nonprofit partnerships. more

Missouri withdrew this week from a multi-state lawsuit seeking to strike down a part of federal law requiring states to provide services to allow people with disabilities to live in their communities instead of institutions. The lawsuit began in September 2024 with 17 Republican-led states challenging a Biden administration rule that indicated gender dysphoria “may […] more