The Empire State Building and most of Manhattan around me joins Earth Hour. From EarthHour.org:

In 2009, Earth Hour is being taken to the next level, with the goal of 1 billion people switching off their lights as part of a global vote. Unlike any election in history, it is not about what country you’re from, but instead, what planet you’re from. VOTE EARTH is a global call to action for every individual, every business, and every community. A call to stand up and take control over the future of our planet. Over 74 countries and territories have pledged their support to VOTE EARTH during Earth Hour 2009, and this number is growing everyday.

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Details of Mayor Bloomberg's program to pay poor people to behave well (or to stop behaving badly?) were announced Monday by City Hall. Deputy Mayor Linda Gibbs announced three programs which have been widely and confusingly confabulated. Therefore, for clarity, go to the original press release here and an easier to read set of pdf charts here

After you've waded through the public relations guff, ask yourself  read more »

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If you cannot make it to DMI’s Congestion Pricing forum Friday, Get free breakfast anyway while bicycling to work. Transportation Alternatives presents
National Bike To Work Day (Breakfast Served)

“Biking to work is fun, saves money and keeps you in great shape. What better time to try it out than on National Bike to Work Day? Stop by one of Transportation Alternatives' commuter breakfast stations on your way in for free coffee and pastries (you earned it!) courtesy of Birdbath: Neighborhood Green Bakeries. They'll also have bike maps, guides to Taking Back NYC Streets and tons of other useful info, no matter if you're biking to work for the first time or the five thousandth. Come say hi and meet T.A. staff, volunteers and your fellow bicycle commuters."

Friday, May 18th, 2007 8:30 - 10:00 AM – at: The Queensboro Bridge The Williamsburg Bridge, The Manhattan Bridge, The Brooklyn Bridge and the Hudson River Park's Clinton Cove Park near 51st Street on the Hudson River Greenway  read more »