This 2012 documentary from the Staten Island Borough President’s Office and director Andy Levison show how the Staten Island area of Fresh Kills was transformed from the world's largest garbage dump into a world-class park and nature reserve. It's almost an hour long, but if you have the time, it's well worth the watch. Check it out!

For many years, all of New York City’s garbage was brought to Fresh Kills. At over 2,200 acres, it grew to become the world’s largest garbage dump. This 1-hour documentary reveals what Fresh Kills looked and smelled like, how it affected neighboring communities, the hurtful reputation it gave Staten Island, and the long and difficult battle to close it.

Sol Sips is a newish vegan restaurant in Bushwick, Brooklyn, which was started by 22-year-old Francesca Chaney after determining she wanted to help provide lower-income areas with healthier, sustainable food. Meet Chaney and learn more about Sol Sips and their vegan offerings in this video from Food Insider.

Francesca Chaney is a 22-year-old college kid with her own vegan restaurant. She swears by plant-based meals and wants to normalize them for underprivileged neighborhoods. Her restaurant, Sol Sips, is in Brooklyn, NY, and its menu is comprised of delicious, healthy eats. Because Francesca is all about accessibility, she offers a sliding-scale brunch where customers can pay anywhere from $7 to $15 for their full meal. She hopes her mission of educating people about healthy eating grows into more Sol Sips locations and a healthier mindset for underserved communities.

YouTube channel Wonderful Life recently published this great slideshow of vintage photographs showing New York City street life in 1960 and 1961. The photographs were captured by photographer Dick Leonhardt and uploaded to his Flickr page. Check it out!

These amazing photos from Dick Leonhardt that capture everyday life of New York from between 1960 and 1961.