New York City's Official Composting Program Celebrates 25 Years Transforming Food Scraps

The NYC Compost Project works to rebuild our city’s soil by providing New Yorkers with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to make and use compost locally. NYC Compost Project programs are carried out by DSNY-funded staff hosted by seven partner organizations, including Big Reuse, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Earth Matter NY, the Lower East Side Ecology Center, Queens Botanical Garden, Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, and the New York Botanical Garden.

Head over to the NYC Compost Project page to learn more about the program.

These Three Restaurants Each Claim to be the Oldest on Staten Island

Much like the controversy behind the oldest bar in New York City, there are three establishments which each claim to be the oldest on Staten Island. In this funny recent episode of "The Most" series from our friends at the Staten Island Advance, watch as host Shane DiMaio tries to get to the bottom of it by visiting the owners of Killmeyer's, Liedy's, and Basilio Inn.

Killmeyer's, Liedy's or Basilio Inn: Which one is the oldest restaurant on Staten Island? Shane tries to find out. (Video by Alex Salmieri)

[VIDEO] Take This Virtual Tour Through The High Line Park From Meatpacking District to Hudson Yards

Local YouTuber ActionKid recently walked through the High Line elevated park from the Meatpacking District up to Hudson Yards, filming the entire way. The 30-minute POV video shows you exactly what it would look like if you walked it yourself. Check it out!

A walk on the High Line Elevated Park from Ganesevoort Street in the Meatpacking District to Hudson Yards during spring.

Timestamps
4:00 - 14th Street Entrance
6:50 - 16th Street Entrance
7:30 - High Line Observation Deck (Tenth Avenue Square)
11:50 - 20th Street Entrance
16:20 - 23rd Street Entrance
20:30 - 26th Street Entrance
23:30 - 28th Street Entrance
25:50 - 30th Street & 10th Avenue Entrance
26:40 - Hudson Yards Entrance