Other Issues
Much of the city's housing stock is old, and lead paint is an ongoing public health issue. Some parts of the city are also at risk if current global warming patterns continue and sea levels rise.
The city is home to several thriving non-native species of plants and animals. Populations of wild South American Monk Parakeets, also known as the Quaker Parrot, live in Greenwood Cemetery, Marine Park, Bensonhurst, and Bay Ridge in Brooklyn, and in the East Bronx.
Read more about this topic: Environmental Issues In New York City
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