Aging is inevitable, and for many, it signals the beginning of a new chapter - one where you cross off bucket list items and live life to the fullest, on your own terms. However, for some men, aging is a horrible prospect, filled with chronic fatigue, irritability, and inability to perform in the bedroom. If you're concerned about life in middle age and beyond, we've got great news: there are easy, proven steps that you can take to help stop the negative effect of aging.
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For men, getting older comes with its perks, like living life on their own terms and not having to "sweat the small stuff" day in and day out. At the same time, there are aspects of aging that men dread, like hormonal changes. Yes, you read that right – men, not just women, go through hormonal changes as they age. For men, the biggest change involves a drop in testosterone.
Lower levels of testosterone can wreak havoc on a male's mind and body and when left untreated, can result in symptoms like:
Those symptoms are concerning, but with testosterone replacement therapy and anti-aging medicine, many males improve their quality of life with age. The good news is that TRT and anti-aging meds aren't only reserved for "old guys." In fact, there's no magic age at which men should start thinking about hormone replacement therapy. Everyone's body is different, so if you're experiencing the above conditions in your mid-30s, TRT could be a viable solution when you consult with a doctor.
Testosterone is a crucial hormone for men and plays an important role throughout the male lifespan. Most of a male's testosterone is produced through the testicles. Also called the male sex hormone, testosterone starts playing its part during puberty.
When a male goes through puberty, testosterone helps males develop:
As boys turn to men and men grow older, testosterone levels deplete naturally. Sometimes, events like injuries and chronic health conditions like diabetes can lower testosterone levels. Unfortunately, when a man loses too much T, it results in hypogonadism. When this happens, the testosterone must be replaced, or the male will suffer from symptoms like muscle loss, low libido, and even depression.
TRT is exactly what it sounds like: a treatment option for men that replaces testosterone so that your body regulates hormones properly and restores balance to your life. Also called androgen replacement therapy, TRT alleviates the symptoms that men experience with low T.
Originally lab-synthesized in 1935, testosterone has grown in popularity since it was produced. Today, TRT and other testosterone treatments are among the most popular prescriptions in the U.S.
Without getting too deep into the science, TRT works by giving your body the essential testosterone it needs to function correctly. As the primary androgen for both males and females, testosterone impacts many of the body's natural processes – especially those needed for overall health. For example, men with low T are more prone to serious problems like cardiovascular disease and even type-2 diabetes.
When your body quits making enough testosterone, it causes your health to suffer until a solution is presented. That's where TRT and anti-aging medicine for men can help. TRT helps balance your hormones and replenish your depleted testosterone. With time, your body will begin to heal, and many symptoms like low libido and irritability begin to diminish.
For men, aging is the biggest contributor to lower testosterone levels, though there are other causes like obesity, drug abuse, testicular injuries, and certain prescribed medications. Sometimes, long-term health conditions like AIDS, cirrhosis of the liver, and kidney disease can lower testosterone levels.
When a man's testosterone levels drop significantly, it alters his body's ratio of estrogen and testosterone. Lower testosterone levels cause more abdominal fat, which in turn results in increased aromatase, which converts even more testosterone into estrogen.
If you're concerned that you might have low T, you're not alone. Millions of men in the U.S. feel the same way. The best way to find out if your testosterone is low is to get your levels tested.
For sustainable testosterone replacement therapy benefits, you must consult with hormone doctors and experts like those you can find at Global Life Rejuvenation. That way, you can find the root cause of your hormone problems, and our team can craft a personalized HRT plan tailored to your needs.
Are you used to blasting through a productive day and accomplishing all your daily goals? Do you find yourself losing muscle mass and the craving to be intimate with your partner? Does your partner complain about how irritable you have become? If you're not usually a curmudgeon, your body could be giving you a sign. It could be time to speak with a doctor about TRT and anti-aging medicine for men in Lower Manhattan, NY.
If you're experiencing any of the following symptoms, you might be battling against low testosterone:
One of the most common reasons that men choose TRT is because they have lost that "spark" with their partner. It's not easy for a man to hear that they're not performing like they used to. Intimacy is a powerful part of any relationship. When a once-healthy sex life dwindles, it can cause serious relationship issues.
The good news is that low libido doesn't have to be a permanent problem. TRT and anti-aging medicines help revert hormone levels back into their normal range. When this happens, many men have a more enjoyable life full of intimacy and sex drive.
Weak erections – it's an uncomfortable subject for many men in the U.S. to talk about. It's even worse to experience first-hand. You're in the midst of an intimate moment, and you can't do your part. Despite being perfectly normal, many men put blame and shame upon themselves when they can't achieve an erection. And while the inability to perform sexually can be caused by poor diet, obesity, and chronic health conditions, low testosterone is often a contributing factor.
Fortunately, weak erections are a treatable condition. The best way to regain your confidence and ability in bed is to speak with your doctor. Once any underlying conditions are discovered, options like TRT may be the best course of treatment.
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Do you find it harder and harder to work out and lift weights in the gym? Are you having problems lifting heavy items that you once had no problem lifting?
Recent studies show that when men are inactive, they lose .5% of muscle strength every year, from ages 25 to 60. After 60, muscle loss doubles every decade. While some muscle loss is common as men age, a significant portion can be tied to low testosterone levels. When a man's T levels drop, so does his muscle mass.
Testosterone is a much-needed component used in gaining and retaining muscle mass. That's why many doctors prescribe TRT Lower Manhattan, NY, for men having problems with strength. One recent study found that men who increased their testosterone levels using TRT gained as much as 2.5 pounds of muscle mass.
Whether your gym performance is lacking, or you can't lift heavy items like you used to, don't blame it all on age. You could be suffering from hypogonadism.
If you're like millions of other men in their late 20s and 30s, dealing with hair loss is a reality you don't want to face. Closely related to testosterone decline and hormone imbalances, hair loss is distressing for many men. This common symptom is often related to a derivative of testosterone called DHT. Excess amounts of DHT cause hair follicles to halt their production, causing follicles to die.
Because hair located at the front and crown is more sensitive to DHT, it grows slower than other follicles and eventually stops growing permanently. Thankfully, TRT and anti-aging treatments for men in Lower Manhattan, NY, is now available to address hair loss for good.
While it's true that you can't change your genes, you can change the effects of low testosterone on your body. Whether you're suffering from thinning hair or hair loss across your entire head, TRT and other hormone therapies can stop hair loss and even reverse the process.
Also called "man boobs," gynecomastia is essentially the enlargement of male breast tissue. This increase in fatty tissue is often caused by hormonal imbalances and an increase in estrogen. For men, estrogen levels are elevated during andropause. Also called male menopause, andropause usually happens because of a lack of testosterone.
If you're a man between the ages of 40 and 55, and you're embarrassed by having large breasts, don't lose hope. TRT is a safe, effective way to eliminate the underlying cause of gynecomastia without invasive surgery. With a custom HRT and fitness program, you can bring your testosterone and estrogen levels back to normal before you know it.
Decreased energy was once considered a normal part of aging. Today, many doctors know better. Advances in technology and our understanding of testosterone show that low T and lack of energy often go hand-in-hand.
If you're struggling to enjoy activities like playing with your kids or hiking in a park due to lack of energy, it could be a sign of low T. Of course, getting tired is perfectly normal for any man. But if you're suffering from continual fatigue, a lack of enjoyment, or a decrease in energy, it might be time to speak with a doctor.
Whether you're having a tough time getting through your day or can't finish activities you used to love, TRT could help.
A study from 2011 showed that men who lose a week's worth of sleep can experience lowered testosterone levels – as much as 15%, according to experts. Additional research into the topic found almost 15% of workers only get five hours of sleep (or less) per night. These findings suggest that sleep loss negatively impacts T levels and wellbeing.
The bottom line is that men who have trouble sleeping often suffer from lower testosterone levels as a result. If you find yourself exhausted at the end of the day but toss and turn all night long, you might have low T.
TRT and anti-aging medicines can restore your T levels back to normal, which can help you sleep better with proper diet and exercise.
You're feeling down about everything, and there's no solid explanation for why you're in such a crummy mood. Your daily life is great and full of success, but you can't help but feel unexcited and unmotivated. If you're experiencing symptoms like these, you may be depressed – and it may stem from low testosterone.
A research study from Munich found that men with depression also commonly had low testosterone levels. This same study also found that depressed men had cortisol levels that were 67% higher than other men. Because higher cortisol levels lead to lower levels of testosterone, the chances of severe depression increase.
Depression is a very real disorder and should always be diagnosed and treated by your doctor. One treatment option gaining in popularity is TRT for depression. Studies show that when TRT is used to restore hormone levels, men enjoy a lighter, more improved mood. That's great news for men who are depressed and have not had success with other treatments like anti-depression medicines, which alter the brain's chemistry.
Ask anyone over the age of 50 how their memory is, and they'll tell you it wasn't what it used to be. Memory loss and lack of concentration occur naturally as we age – these aren't always signs of dementia or Alzheimer's.
However, what many men consider a symptom of age may be caused by low testosterone. A 2006 study found that males with low T levels performed poorly on cognitive skill tests. These results suggest that low testosterone may play a part in reducing cognitive ability. If you're having trouble staying on task or remembering what your schedule is for the day, it might not be due to your age. It might be because your testosterone levels are too low. If you're having trouble concentrating or remembering daily tasks, it could be time to talk to your doctor.
Why? The aforementioned study found that participating men experienced improved cognitive skills when using TRT.
Even though today's society is more inclusive of large people, few adults enjoy gaining weight as they age. Despite their best efforts, many men just can't shed the extra pounds around their midsections, increasing their risk of heart disease and cancer.
Often, male weight gain is caused by hormone imbalances that slow the metabolism and cause weight to pile on. This phase of life is called andropause and happens when there is a lack of testosterone in the body. Couple that with high cortisol levels, and you've got a recipe for flabby guts and double chins.
Fortunately, TRT treatments and physician-led weight loss programs can correct hormone imbalances and lead to healthy weight loss for men.
The benefits of hormone replacement therapy for men are numerous. TRT not only grants relief from low-T symptoms but can help give protection against age-related diseases. Additionally, doctors now recognize male testosterone as an important role in alleviating depression.
Some of the most exciting benefits of TRT can include:
Because men do not go through a specific period of hormonal changes like women do (called menopause), many doctors refer to "male menopause" as androgen decline. This is just another term for low testosterone, but like female menopause, the symptoms can be serious and affect your quality of life.
The best way to fight back against male menopause is with male HRT treatment from Global Life Rejuvenation. We provide the following HRT treatments for men:
Our treatment options are personalized for your body and are available as creams, gels, injectables, and implantable pellets. To find out if testosterone replacement therapy is safe for you, contact Global Life Rejuvenation today to schedule your comprehensive testing and anti-aging treatment consultation.
Growth hormone peptides are an innovative therapy that boosts the natural human growth hormone production in a person's body. These exciting treatment options help slow down the aging process and give you a chance at restoring your youth.
Sermorelin is a synthetic hormone peptide, like GHRH, which triggers the release of growth hormones. When used under the care of a qualified physician, Sermorelin can help you lose weight, increase your energy levels, and help you feel much younger.
Human growth hormone (HGH) therapy has been used for years to treat hormone deficiencies. Unlike HGH, which directly replaces declining human growth hormone levels, Sermorelin addresses the underlying cause of decreased HGH, stimulating the pituitary gland naturally. This approach keeps the mechanisms of growth hormone production active.
Benefits of Sermorelin include:
Ipamorelin helps to release growth hormones in a person's body by mimicking a peptide called ghrelin. Ghrelin is one of three hormones which work together to regulate the growth hormone levels released by the pituitary gland. Because Ipamorelin stimulates the body to produce growth hormone, your body won't stop its natural growth hormone production, which occurs with synthetic HGH.
Ipamorelin causes growth hormone secretion that resembles natural release patterns rather than being constantly elevated from HGH. Because ipamorelin stimulates the natural production of growth hormone, our patients can use this treatment long-term with fewer health risks.
One of the biggest benefits of Ipamorelin is that it is suitable for both men and women. It provides significant short and long-term benefits in age management therapies, boosting patients' overall health, wellbeing, and outlook on life. When growth hormone is produced by the pituitary gland using Ipamorelin, clients report amazing benefits.
Some of those benefits include:
Whether you are considering our TRT services, HRT for women, or our growth hormone peptide services, we are here to help. The first step to turning back the hand of time starts by contacting Global Life Rejuvenation.
Our friendly, knowledgeable TRT and HRT experts can help answer your questions and walk you through our procedures. From there, we'll figure out which treatments are right for you. Before you know it, you'll be well on your way to looking and feeling better than you have in years!
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CNN —A parking garage that collapsed Tuesday in lower Manhattan, killing one person and injuring five others, had six open building violations, three of which were classified as “hazardous,” New York City Department of Buildings records show.The garage, on Ann Street in the Financial District, was a four-story building that “pancaked … all the way to the cellar floor,” Department of Buildings acting Commissioner Kazimir Vilenchik said.The cause is under investigation, but officials ha...
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A parking garage that collapsed Tuesday in lower Manhattan, killing one person and injuring five others, had six open building violations, three of which were classified as “hazardous,” New York City Department of Buildings records show.
The garage, on Ann Street in the Financial District, was a four-story building that “pancaked … all the way to the cellar floor,” Department of Buildings acting Commissioner Kazimir Vilenchik said.
The cause is under investigation, but officials have said they believe it was a “structural collapse.”
The Manhattan district attorney’s office is investigating the collapse, it said Wednesday. The office said in a statement it “cannot confirm details of an ongoing investigation.”
The fire department used a robotic dog and drones to search the building for people because it was “completely unstable,” New York Mayor Eric Adams said at a news conference. Everyone was believed to be accounted for, Chief of Fire Operations John Esposito said.
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The building has six open property violations – three of which are classified as hazardous, according to Department of Buildings records. The three open hazardous violations date back to 2003, 2009, and 2013.
The two earliest hazardous violations describe “defective concrete with exposed rear cracks,” and “broken & defective fire stairs,” a “loose piece of concrete in danger of falling @ various locations” and a “defective exit,” in addition to other issues, according to the online violation summaries.
The 2013 hazardous violation was focused on improper access to exits, according to the summary.
The building’s owners have paid a total of $2,200 in fines stemming from the three open hazardous violations, according to records. Since 1976, the building has been cited for 64 violations. It was built in 1920s and converted to a parking garage in 1957, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine told CNN.
Little Man Parking is the operator of the garage. CNN has reached out to the operator but has not heard back.
Adams had earlier said there were no open violations or active complaints about the building prior to its collapse.
Zach Powers, a freshman at Pace University, told CNN he was in his dorm Tuesday afternoon when he heard a loud bang followed by heavy rumbling.
“It lasted for 10 seconds, which was surreal,” he said. “Then I see smoke flying towards our window, so I walk over to the window and see cars falling into a hole that’s in the middle of the garage.”
“We got out of the building before the smoke cleared,” he said.
Video taken by Powers from his dorm, which is on the seventh floor, shows the collapsed garage with multiple damaged vehicles.
Four of the injured were taken to a hospital and were in stable condition, Esposito said. One person refused medical attention.
At least one worker in the building was trapped on one of the upper floors of the garage and while he was conscious and alert, he couldn’t evacuate to a lower floor. Rescuers were able to get him out across the roof to a nearby building and bring him down to safety, Esposito said.
Firefighters initially began searching the building on foot, but the building continued to collapse and rescue personnel were pulled back from the site due to its instability, Esposito said, calling it an “extremely dangerous operation.”
The body of the lone victim is still inside the building and will not be removed until the place is structurally sound, according to fire department spokesperson Amanda Farinacci.
“The building is in bad shape and needs to be stabilized,” she said.
The area around the collapse would be closed for some time, Levine said.
“They’re not going to be cleaning up and going home tonight,” he said. “This is going to take a while to make it safe for the public.”
Engineers with the Department of Buildings will continue to check adjoining buildings, review drone footage and building records, and investigate possible reasons for the collapse, Vilenchik said.
This headline and story have been updated with details of the parking garage building violations.
CNN’s Nicki Brown, Gloria Pazmino, Sharif Paget and Elizabeth Stuart contributed to this report.
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is seeking community input on the development of new affordable housing and neighborhood amenities at 388 Hudson Street in Lower Manhattan.There are many opportunities for New Yorkers to get involved in identifying priorities for housing, retail, services, and community amenities for the site including workshops, conversations with community members, and regular updates throughout this spring and summer.“388 Hudson offers New York City a rare oppor...
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is seeking community input on the development of new affordable housing and neighborhood amenities at 388 Hudson Street in Lower Manhattan.
There are many opportunities for New Yorkers to get involved in identifying priorities for housing, retail, services, and community amenities for the site including workshops, conversations with community members, and regular updates throughout this spring and summer.
“388 Hudson offers New York City a rare opportunity to build affordable housing in the heart of downtown Manhattan,” said HPD Commissioner Adolfo Carrión Jr. “Every neighborhood must be part of the solution to our housing crisis, and we look forward to working with the community to deliver the best possible outcome for this neighborhood and the city as a whole.”
388 Hudson Street is a City-owned site with approximately 13,622 square-feet of land that will be converted into a new mixed-use housing development. The 11,377 square-foot southern portion of the lot hosts critical infrastructure for the city’s water system and is currently undergoing a separate engagement and design process for its future use as public open space. The housing site sits next to a school building, and is across the street from a public park and commercial office buildings. The surrounding area is amenity-rich including clusters of restaurants, grocery stores, other retail space, and is close to major transit hubs.
The development of City-owned land for affordable housing is initiated through a competitive process that asks developers to respond to a set of goals and guidelines for the site and community priorities. The community engagement process will culminate with an official report that summarizes the community’s input. The Community Visioning Report will be attached to the Request for Proposals and development teams are strongly encouraged to respond to the report. HPD will evaluate how well development teams incorporate the community vision as part of the selection process.
“I am thrilled to welcome this new affordable housing development at 388 Hudson Street, which will bring badly needed affordable housing to the West Village, as well as neighborhood amenities. I encourage the community get involved and share their vision for the site,” said Council Member Erik Bottcher. “Developments like this are essential to addressing the affordable housing crisis that is threatening the very ability of New York City’s working class to remain here. I look forward to working with HPD and Community Board 2 to ensure this project is a success.”
To learn more about the planning process for 388 Hudson Street and sign up for updates, please visit nyc.gov/388-hudson-rfp.
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Living New York City presents endless possibilities, except maybe when it comes to home internet service. There are options, sure -- roughly 94% of New York City residents have at least three broadband providers to choose from -- but the available choices can still feel limited.
That's why it's important to find the best internet provider among the few New York City ISPs available in your area. I've landed on Verizon Fios as the best internet provider in New York City overall, but your needs and your location will determine which ISP makes the most sense for your home.
By the way, when I say New York City, I'm mostly referring to New York County -- that is, Manhattan. Still, most of the top providers listed below are available throughout much of the Bronx, Queens and Staten Island as well. If you're looking for internet providers specifically in Brooklyn, you might want to skip over to our page covering the best internet providers in Brooklyn.
These internet providers serve Manhattan and the greater NYC area with fast speeds, fair introductory rates and favorable service terms such as contract-free service and unlimited data. Here are our picks for the best internet providers in New York.
The providers listed above aren't the only ones that may be available at your New York address, just the ones we'd recommend most. Check out the full list of providers and service details below.
These internet providers may also be available at your New York City address.
Consolidated Communications: Largely a DSL-based rural internet provider, Consolidated Communications also offers fiber internet service in select parts of New York City. Availability is spotty in Manhattan, but those in the Bloomingdale and Lincoln Square districts will have the best coverage. Where available, the provider is worth considering for its $70-per-month gig service, but you'll probably want to pass on lower speed tiers in favor of Spectrum or Verizon Fios.
Optimum: The second-largest cable internet provider in the greater New York City area, Optimum is available to much of Brooklyn and the Bronx, but not Manhattan. Optimum speeds and pricing are comparable to Astound, including a gigabit plan starting at $60 per month. Optimum also employs a fiber network through much of New York City with 100% fiber connections available to roughly 1 million residents.
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet: Like Verizon's 5G home internet service, T-Mobile's coverage area reaches a good portion of NYC, save for the dead zones between and inside tall buildings. Though the two are in the same price range and share roughly the same service features, T-Mobile is not as fast as Verizon 5G, with max speeds ranging from 33 to 182Mbps.
Verizon Internet: Verizon's DSL service fills in the gaps where Verizon Fios isn't yet available. Speeds are slow for the price, so you'd be better off checking out other internet options -- possibly Verizon 5G if you want to stick with Verizon, or cable internet from Spectrum or Astound.
Xchange Telecom: Available in Central Park and throughout much of Lower Manhattan, Xchange Telecom primarily uses a fixed wireless network, but fiber or DSL service may also be available at select addresses. Pricing and speeds will vary by location.
Satellite internet: For the sake of truly covering all your internet options, I'm mentioning satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat here. Technically, they are available, but there are too many other faster, cheaper and all-around better internet options in New York City to even consider satellite internet.
Broadband internet is available throughout New York City from a variety of providers. Many will have three or more broadband options, while nearly all will have at least two.
If you're wondering what speeds your fellow New Yorkers are getting, here's a look at average download and upload speeds in New York City and how they compare.
For faster-than-average speeds, consider a provider with gigabit or multigig speeds. Multigigabit internet plans are popping up in cities across the US, including New York City, where Verizon Fios offers up to 2.3Gbps in select areas. That said, aside from Verizon Fios, no major internet provider in the greater NYC area offers anything higher than a single gig.
If your New York City internet speeds aren't quite up to what you want or what you think they should be, there are a few ways you can try to improve them.
Do Manhattan residents pay higher internet bills than in the surrounding boroughs or across the Hudson? Not necessarily. As I mentioned above, many of the top ISPs in Manhattan are also available in surrounding areas, so pricing tends to be about the same throughout New York City. Jersey City does have access to Xfinity, which has slightly cheaper pricing than Spectrum, but Astound and Optimum are generally cheaper than Xfinity, at least for the first year.
Along with the Affordable Connectivity Program, which grants qualifying households up to $30 per month to spend on internet service, there are a number of affordable internet programs available in New York City.
Starry has perhaps the best, and easiest to qualify for, affordable internet plan in the area. Starry Connect is available to any residents within a building that has been approved for the low-income internet service. The plan features symmetrical download and upload speeds up to 30Mbps starting at $15 per month with no equipment fees, data caps or contract requirements.
Other New York City internet providers, including Astound, Spectrum and Verizon Fios, offer their own affordable internet plans. Here's where you can find more information about each provider's low-income internet service:
In the two decades since the federal government turned over control of Governors Island to New York City, city officials have sought an innovative way to use the 172-acre patch of land with stunning views of Lower Manhattan.They have finally come up with an answer. On Monday, Mayor Eric Adams announced a $700 million campus dedicated to finding solutions to address the climate crisis.The city chose a consortium led by Stony Brook University to transform one of the island’s last big chunks of developable land into a 400,00...
In the two decades since the federal government turned over control of Governors Island to New York City, city officials have sought an innovative way to use the 172-acre patch of land with stunning views of Lower Manhattan.
They have finally come up with an answer. On Monday, Mayor Eric Adams announced a $700 million campus dedicated to finding solutions to address the climate crisis.
The city chose a consortium led by Stony Brook University to transform one of the island’s last big chunks of developable land into a 400,000-square-foot hub called the “New York Climate Exchange.” The campus, which will focus on researching climate solutions and training for green jobs, is expected to open in 2028.
The climate hub will serve as a “living laboratory” that features resilient design, with renderings showing shiny sloped buildings covered in vegetation that are intended to evoke the hills of Governors Island. It will include two newly constructed classroom and research buildings on three acres of land that are currently undeveloped and will also make use of some historic buildings on the island. The existing public amenities will remain.
“It will truly be the first of its kind model for advancing research to accelerate the deployment of climate solutions that will help us with what I believe is the greatest threat of our time — the climate crisis,” Maria Torres-Springer, the city’s deputy mayor for economic and work force development, said in an interview.
The idea for building a climate hub on Governors Island had been circulating for years. The island — once an outpost of the Dutch West India Company and a Civil War prison for Confederate soldiers — has become one of the city’s public space marvels, with hammocks, vegetable gardens, vegan food trucks and the city’s longest slide.
Not everyone was in favor of the project. Last December, a judge dismissed a legal challenge from a coalition that argued the new buildings would wreck the serenity of the island. An appeal is possible, but officials said they were confident that the city would win the case.
The car-free island is only reachable by ferry, and leaders have acknowledged that transportation was the “elephant in the room” for the project. As part of the new plan, the Trust for Governors Island will provide ferry service every 15 minutes, with a hybrid electric ferry expected to start service next summer. The campus will also include student and faculty housing and university hotel rooms.
The project follows a similar approach to the Cornell Tech campus on Roosevelt Island, a graduate school that opened in 2017 and was championed by former Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg. But city officials refer to the Governors Island campus as “Cornell Tech on steroids.”
The campus will create more than 2,200 jobs, city officials said, and eventually serve 600 college students, 6,000 job trainees and 250 faculty members and researchers every year.
Last week, Mr. Adams announced his broader environmental plan for the city, calling for a series of policies, including allowing the city to buy out residents who have homes in particularly flood-prone areas.
His plan aims to reduce emissions tied to city food purchases by 33 percent by 2030; establish citywide composting by the end of 2024; install solar panels and green roofs on all viable city-owned property by 2035; and protect New Yorkers from extreme heat by developing a “maximum summer indoor temperature policy” by 2030.
The city’s first environmental blueprint, released by Mr. Bloomberg in 2007, included plans for the nation’s first congestion pricing scheme, which is still a work in progress, and the planting of one million trees, which the city accomplished.
In 2003, the federal government turned over control of Governors Island to New York City under the condition that it not be used for commercial housing development. The new climate hub required a rezoning by the City Council in 2021, and three finalists were named last year as part of a global competition to lead the project.
Construction is expected to start in 2025. The winning consortium includes IBM, Georgia Institute of Technology, Pace University, Pratt Institute and Boston Consulting Group, in addition to Stony Brook University, which is part of the State University of New York system.
About $150 million in funding will come from previously allocated city capital funding, city officials said. Another $100 million is from the Simons Foundation, founded by the billionaire James H. Simons, and $50 million will be contributed by Bloomberg Philanthropies, founded by Mr. Bloomberg, a longtime supporter of rebuilding the island. The consortium will raise another $400 million and cover operational costs, and there will be no additional cost to New Yorkers, city officials said.
Maurie McInnis, president of Stony Brook University, said that the university had the “vision, expertise and commitment” to anchor the project. She praised the consortium model, which includes nonprofits and businesses.
“There’s no one entity that’s going to be able to solve climate change and come up with the solutions we’re all going to need on its own,” she said.
Dramatic drone footage released Tuesday shows the aftermath of last week's parking garage collapse in Manhattan, a deadly wreck that saw five concrete floors pancake down atop one another in the middle of the afternoon.The shocking scene unfolded in the Financial District on April 18, se...
Dramatic drone footage released Tuesday shows the aftermath of last week's parking garage collapse in Manhattan, a deadly wreck that saw five concrete floors pancake down atop one another in the middle of the afternoon.
The shocking scene unfolded in the Financial District on April 18, sending ashy debris clouds into the air on Ann Street as panicked people ran from evacuated buildings. Screams for help are heard in witness videos, while FDNY aerial footage shows exposed staircases and piles upon piles of collapsed bricks and debris in the area.
"A single five-minute drone flight relayed critical timely info that would have otherwise taken much longer to gather, and endanger many first responders in the process," said NYPD First Deputy Commissioner Edward Caban.
One week after the deadly garage collapse the FDNY is showing off the technology which helped them do their jobs. Melissa Colorado reports.
The drone video reveal came as part of a more encompassing event highlighting technological advances in rescue efforts. Mayor Eric Adams attended the briefing, which also highlighted the FDNY's new robot dog, Bergh (not to be confused with the NYPD's robot dog, Spot, whom you've already met.)
"Some people called them toys, this is not play time. This is real time," said Mayor Adams, who emphasized how the city intends on using the dogs after previous backlash from those fearing the high-tech tools will infringe on New Yorkers’ civil liberties. "They will not be intrusive. We want to use it in the right way and not abuse it in the process."
The city plans to use the robot dogs in hostage situations, public safety emergencies and to help authorities recover evidence. In the building collapse, the robot dogs and drones were able to share critical information, like the location of the body of 59-year-old garage manager Willis Moore and the steadiness of the building’s steel beams.
The multipronged, delicate operation on Ann Street marked Bergh's first time in action for the FDNY. The animal, named for American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals founder Henry Bergh, is capable of using sensors for search, rescue, inspection and environmental monitoring. It's primarily intended for use in hazmat situations but can also be used in collapse scenarios, which is especially helpful when human rescuers must be pulled out for safety.
That was the case in Lower Manhattan last week. Buildings inspectors and emergency personnel were intensely concerned the parts of the garage left standing might not hold -- and rescue crews were ordered out. To ensure no other victims were potentially trapped inside, the FDNY sent in Bergh with a thermal camera to detect heat signatures, as well as a microphone that can pick up sounds, like cries for help, as well as a 360-degree camera that can zoom in.
Bergh went from the first floor to the second floor, performing initial assessments, before the drone went up to access areas the robot dog could not. Bergh did help out with other elements of the investigation later, fire officials said.
"The incident marks the first time in FDNY history that multiple robotic teams with air and ground robots were used in conjunction with firefighters and rescue personnel," the agency added in an Instagram post. "The information gathered by Bergh was critical to the #FDNY response, and his deployment a success."
More than 72 hours after that Lower Manhattan parking garage collapse the impacts are still being felt. Myles Miller reports.
In all, six nearby buildings were under evacuation orders pending inspections, according to city officials.
The fallout continued to mount Monday, with Pace University announcing its William Street building that shared a wall with the collapse garage would be closed for the rest of the spring 2023 semester because of the disruptive demolition. Work is expected to take some time on that front, authorities have said.
The body of the lone person to lose his life was recovered from the rubble Wednesday, as those who know him described Moore as a "doll." Willis Morris was buried in his second-floor office when the building he managed caved in.
Several other workers were hurt, though none of their injuries was said to be life-threatening.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has opened an investigation into the collapse of the century-old structure, a spokesperson said, the investigation continues. Initial findings indicate the age of the building and the number of vehicles parked on the roof deck contributed to the disaster, officials have said.
Enterprise Ann Parking, which operated the garage on Ann Street, has said it is cooperating with authorities..
The owners of the building have not responded to calls or emails requesting comment.
