Rule Change Would Permit Weapons in National Parks – NYTimes.com

By JIM ROBBINS
Published: May 30, 2008

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. — The federal government is considering a proposal to allow visitors to carry loaded, concealed weapons in some national parks, wildlife refuges and monuments.

The National Rifle Association favors the [...]

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Wildflower Week in New York City? : TreeHugger

by Bonnie Hulkower on 05. 7.08

At Union Square this past Sunday, a quizzical look appeared on many New Yorkers’ faces when they encountered volunteers publicizing the 1st New York City Wildflower Week. Wildflower Week started on May 3rd and continues until May 10th, with evening lectures, [...]

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Whitney Museum Unveils Its Downtown Sanctuary – New York Times

Mr. Piano’s project for a site on Gansevoort Street, west of Washington Street, is a striking departure from the ethereal glass creations that have made him a favorite of the art-world cognoscenti.

Mr. Piano has created a contemplative sanctuary where art reasserts its primary place in the [...]

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Olmsted’s Legacy: Parks for American Cities : NPR – Annotated

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The Bryant Park Project, April 25, 2008 · This weekend marks the 150th anniversary of Frederick Law Olmsted’s winning the contest to design New York City’s Central Park. Biographer Charles Beveridge says Olmsted’s work became the template [...]

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Forest Fire Scorches 3,000 Acres in Ulster Park – New York Times – Annotated

By CARA BUCKLEY
Published: April 21, 2008

A fast-moving forest fire that twice jumped trenches dug to hold it back has scorched 3,000 acres of the Minnewaska State Park Preserve near New Paltz, N.Y., an official said on Sunday.

Only minor injuries were reported in [...]

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