Manhattan becoming a beekeeper’s paradise

Americas Now

Manhattan seems like the last place to be a beekeeper, but ever since the practice was legalized in New York in 2010, an increasing number of hives have emerged on the roofs of the city’s skyscrapers.

With more than 100 beehives throughout the city, including 50 in the city proper, bees have become a welcome addition to The Big Apple. In addition to producing 90 kilograms per year of honey, these bees also keep unwanted swarms of other insects under control.

Surprisingly, the honey from city bees is actually more pure than that of their rural cousins.

Manhattan becoming a beekeeper’s paradise

Manhattan seems like the last place to be a beekeeper, but ever since the practice was legalized in New York in 2010, an increasing number of hives have emerged on the roofs of the city’s skyscrapers. With more than 100 beehives throughout the city, including 50 in the city proper, bees have become a welcome addition to The Big Apple. In addition to producing 90 kilograms per year of honey, these bees also keep unwanted swarms of other insects under control. Surprisingly, the honey from city bees is actually more pure than that of their rural cousins.