light pollution

April 22nd marks the start International Dark Sky Week, a reminder that light pollution has impacts on human health, animals, plants and climate change.

What are called fully shielded light fixtures would ensure that streetlights shine only where they're supposed to: on the ground.

Manhattan, The Bronx, and Staten Island will get less harsh lights, but not Brooklyn or Queens.

Bright lights at the new Duane Reade on the UWS (WCBS

Bright lights at the new Duane Reade on the UWS (WCBS