Cartoon Sketchbook: July 1
July 1, 2026
Editorial cartoons satirize U.S. politics, global conflicts, the economy and current events through humor and commentary.
Editorial cartoons satirize U.S. politics, global conflicts, the economy and current events through humor and commentary.
NEW TESTING AT P.S. 372 on Carroll Street in Gowanus discovered that cancer-causing chemicals remain in the basement of an annex building.
LEADERS OF THE HISTORIC environmental sloop Clearwater said that they have not heard from the organizers of the tall ships parade.
A collection of editorial cartoons on politics, global conflicts, environment, economics and current events.
Patagonia says that Pattie Gonia infringed on its trademark by selling clothing and products under the “Pattie Gonia” name.
A coalition of environmental groups called this new ruling a major win for public health and transparency.
Photos from around the world capture wildlife, sports, music, conflict, remembrance and daily life across five continents.
The project has several components, including a carport solar array that will generate clean energy while shading parking lot spaces.
Hazardous disposal vapes are everywhere and can’t go in the garbage. These New Yorkers have made it their mission to lay them to rest.
Storm brings flooding, downed trees, and power outages across Brooklyn as heavy rain and wind damage vehicles and streets.
Donning waist-high waders, they take ocean samples to determine if waterways are clean enough for swimming.
THE CITY HAS recovered more than $9 million in accrued tickets from Amazon over idling violations earned by its delivery partners.
NYC plans to plant street trees citywide by 2035, focusing on heat-vulnerable neighborhoods lacking canopy coverage.
Global photos capture Cannes Film Festival, world leaders, sports and daily life scenes across multiple countries.
The bird bill’s introduction last year ruffled the feathers of pet shop owners, who said it would hurt business and customers.
Photos from around the world capture wildfires, playoff action, street music, politics and daily life across four continents.
New York currently has an established way to measure an existing building’s carbon emissions, but it is missing a system for embodied carbon.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM BROOKLYN WILL COMPETE on Thursday, May 14 in the City Parks Foundation’s first-ever Eco-Innovators “Dolphin Tank.”
Sunset Park Greenway recently opened along Third Avenue to improve safety, green space and neighborhood connectivity.
Colton aims to reduce waste at the corporate level by requiring manufacturers to use packaging that causes the least environmental damage.
Groups of activists, teachers and psychologists are tackling one of the planet’s most daunting problems with laughter, dancing, hugs and joy.
Eric Sanderson explores Brooklyn’s natural history and nature-based strategies for climate resilience and flooding.
The Green-House public opening coincides with the 188th anniversary of the Cemetery, which was founded April 18, 1838.
M.S. 407 students will create a pollinator garden at John J. Carty Park in Bay Ridge as an Earth Day project funded by a $5,000 grant.
Friends of Mount Prospect Park oppose a planned skateboard facility, citing loss of green space, cost concerns and environmental impact.
THE 16TH ANNUAL Flower Bed Stuy takes place on Saturday, May 2, with neighborhood events to rejuvenate public space.
Families gathered in Midwood for a spring event featuring compost education, giveaways and community activities.
Carol Pino Learning Farm opened in June 2025 and features hands-on learning programs to connect students with their environment.
Marine Park’s Salt Marsh Nature Center marks 25 years as a hub for education, conservation and community programs in Brooklyn.
In Brooklyn, Green-Wood Cemetery will receive $25,940 to combat beech leaf disease through a root zone inoculation program.
It seems like every day a new study finds tiny plastic particles called microplastics where they should not be: in our bodies.
A wildlife rescue organization is opening a second Brooklyn clinic to expand care for injured birds during migration.
A bill proposed by Councilmember Harvey Epstein would outlaw the sale of sticky boards that doom furry critters to a slow, painful death.
Gas and electric prices are both up as New Yorkers have cranked up the thermostat this season.
Between 1,700 and 2,000 staffers have been working 12-hour shifts to remove snow from sidewalks and paths, according to the Parks Department.
Locals have tried to make the most of a tiring and sometimes dangerous situation, despite a travel ban and traditional school snow day.