In keeping with our “we love NYC and can’t stop talking about” theme, we purchased a permit to have a picnic in Central Park.  Food was ordered, travel arrangement arranged, significant others cajoled, etc.  Sadly, though, the forecast was for rain.  And, not maybe-drizzling-wear-a-hat rain, but don’t-stand-in-an-open-field-thunderstorm kinda rain.

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We signed up for Clean Air NY a little while ago.  How could we not?  Their inarguable pitch is “we promote clean air”.  (Plus, they sent us some helpful (and cool) pens, transit maps, and such.)

After meeting with the friendly folks at Clean Air NY, we quickly set up an employer-sponsored tax-free transit fare program.   Which is a good thing, as almost everyone here commutes by foot, bike, or train.  (We have to burn off all those calories consumed.)

Click on their logo above to check out their site and/or read about them below:

Clean Air NY. Breathe it in. Just like our name and slogan state, we are in the business of promoting clean air that fellow New Yorkers will “breathe in.” Created for New Yorkers by New Yorkers, Clean Air NY wants to help you live better and breathe easier by partnering with you to learn what we can all do to improve air quality.

Clean Air NY is a network of individuals, employers, employees and community organizations in the New York metro area committed to the idea that every person can help clean our air. Participating in Clean Air NY is free and easy—we provide you with everything you need. Getting involved takes just a few seconds and clicks of a mouse.