Category: Cohen—Greenfield

Drinking Water Quality in NYC Boroughs (Nitrate)

Maintaining safe drinking water quality in New York City is of vital importance to ensure that New Yorkers can stay healthy and hydrated. We looked at nitrate concentration levels in New York City drinking water to see if the city has been successful in lowering the levels of this contaminant.

The Fungus Among Us: Ganoderma Sessile in NY

The Ganoderma sessile is a polypore fungi typically found on the decaying wood of hardwood trees. The species is generally found east of the Rocky Mountains, often in a semicircular shape without a stem. The colors of its cap tend to be brownish-red. The Ganoderma sessile has large spores and its structure has been described as “tough, but not woody”.

The Real Fake Italiano

Mamma Mia Pizzaria! Italians tend to cling to Columbus but why should we want a monster to represent us? I have made my own monument (and video to show it) which is both more Italian than Columbus is but also represents how Italian culture has been lost in the process of assimilation. Enjoy!