New York’s waterways are swimming in plastic microbeads

It’s morning. Brush your teeth. A quick shower, shampoo. Going to the beach? Get on the sunscreen. OK, ready to roll. You’ve just sent countless microscopic plastic bits swirling down the drain, through the sewer system and into the nearest water body. Many common products including toothpastes, cosmetics, shampoos, soaps and sunscreens contain tiny plastic spheres. The ball-bearing effect

Uptown Triennial

Making Art Uptown Family Workshop Saturday, July 29th, 1:00 – 3:00 pm An afternoon of art making and self-empowerment The Lantern / 8th Floor Join us for art projects inspired by Maren Hassinger’s Fight the Power on view in the Uptown exhibition. Working together, families can create sculptural elements made from paper that will eventually become part