Earth Day 2026 in NYC: Where to celebrate and volunteer

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Wednesday is Earth Day, a global celebration of awareness and protection of the environment. The holiday was founded by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970 following the 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill in California, and has grown in popularity across the world. A select number of streets across all five boroughs […]

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Fire tears through historic Astoria church

A massive fire tore through a historic church in Astoria on Thursday, injuring six firefighters and threatening the future of the building.   Photo via FDNY By Ryan Schwach A five-alarm fire tore through a historic church in Astoria on Thursday

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