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The Colonial Theatre in New York City was at Broadway and 62nd Street in what was then the San Juan Hill neighborhood on the Upper West Side, Manhattan. [1] Originally named the Colonial Music Hall, it was opened in 1905 by Frederic Thompson and Elmer "Skip" Dundy. [2] Designed by George Keister, the theater had a seating capacity of 1,293. [2]
Concentrated pollution in New York City leads to high incidence of asthma and other respiratory conditions among the city's residents. [6] In recent years the city has focused on reducing its environmental impact. The city government is required to purchase only the most energy-efficient equipment for use in city offices and public housing. [7]
A view toward the Chrysler Building from the Empire State Building amid the six-day smog of November 1953, estimated to have caused at least 200 deaths. [14]Even before the 1966 smog episode, scientists, city officials, and the general public recognized that New York City—and most other major American cities—had serious air-pollution problems. [15]
At least 10 central New York school districts cancel outdoor activities amid worsening air
A new report from the World Health Organization lists the cities with the most polluted air -- and unfortunately, a lot of cites are on it. Topping the list is Delhi. Euronews' video makes it easy ...
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Hidden Waters of New York City: A History and Guide to 101 Forgotten Lakes, Ponds, Creeks, and Streams in the Five Boroughs. New York, NY: Countryman Press. ISBN 978-1-58157-566-8. Further reading. Video: exploring the wasted banks of Newtown Creek; N.Y. Times: Between Queens and Brooklyn, an Oil Spill's Legacy; PBS: P.O.V.'s Borders: The ...
Los Angeles: Home of creative cuisine, warm beaches year-round and, apparently, terrible air. According to The American Lung Association, L.A. takes the top spot of America's most polluted cities.