Tag: Environment

• NYC Unveils $108 Million Plan to Modernize 6,700 Catch Basins to Combat Flooding

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  Apr 1

  Investment in Infrastructure to Modernize Catch Basins in NYC New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a significant $108 million investment dedicated to modernizing over 6,700 catch basins across the… more ›

• Bronx to Get Major Healthcare Boost with New Advanced Care Pavilion from Montafior Einstein

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  Mar 27

  The Bronx is set to benefit from a significant new healthcare initiative as Montafior Einstein reveals plans for a comprehensive Advanced Care Pavilion. This large-scale facility aims to close healthcare… more ›

• NYC Mayor’s Office Hosts Climate Storytelling Event to Inspire Action Through Film

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  Mar 27

  The NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment recently hosted “NYC Film Green Office Hours,” focusing on climate storytelling through the initiative Global Rise: Stories for the Future. This gathering… more ›

• City Council Pushes to Streamline Environmental Reviews to Speed Up Housing Approvals in NYC

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  Mar 24

  At the New York City Council hearing on March 23, 2026, city officials addressed the Department of City Planning (DCP) budget, particularly in relation to the ongoing issues with the… more ›

• NYC DEP Tackles 100,000 Air Quality Complaints with New Staffing Initiatives

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  Mar 20

  New York City’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is addressing a significant backlog of over 100,000 environmental complaints related to air quality. This issue was highlighted during the preliminary FY27… more ›

• City Planners Address Environmental Concerns at Monitor Point Development Meeting in Brooklyn

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  Mar 19

  City planners gathered for the City Planning Commission’s public meeting on March 18, 2026, to discuss the Monitor Point Development. The meeting focused on environmental quality concerns, specifically how the… more ›

• Columbia Heights Community Voices Concerns at Rezoning Proposal Public Meeting

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  Mar 13

  The Columbia Heights Rezoning Proposal public scoping meeting was held on March 12, 2026, to discuss the environmental impact statement (EIS) for a proposed zoning change at Columbia Heights in… more ›

• City Planning Commission Advances Sustainable Zoning Proposals for Affordable Housing in NYC

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  Mar 5

  Summary of the City Planning Commission Meeting on Zoning Proposals, held on March 4, 2026, where sustainable building practices were discussed for new developments in New York City. # What’s… more ›

• City Announces $38.4 Million Investment for Reliable Heating at Beach 41st Street Houses

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  Feb 5

  ### What’s happening – The City is investing $38.4 million to improve heating infrastructure at Beach 41st Street Houses. – Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the initiative today, February 4, 2026.… more ›

• New Disinfection Facilities Set to Improve Water Quality in Flushing Creek by 2029

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  Feb 4

  ### What’s happening – The City Planning Commission approved new disinfection facilities for Flushing Creek. – The Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Citywide Administrative Services are responsible.… more ›

• City Council Pushes for Enhanced Urban Tree Canopy to Tackle Climate Change

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  Dec 19

  Local leaders gathered in a recent City Council legislative session to discuss the crucial role of New York City’s urban tree canopy in countering climate change. Speaker Adrien Adams and… more ›

• City Planning Commission Unveils New Disinfection Facilities to Combat Flushing Creek Pollution

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  Dec 18

  During a recent City Planning Commission (CPC) meeting held on December 17, officials discussed environmental compliance measures for new disinfection facilities addressing combined sewer overflow (CSO) impacts in Flushing Creek,… more ›

• City Proposes Environmental Mitigation Strategies Amidst Peml West 25th Rezoning Concerns

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  Dec 16

  During a recent City Planning Commission meeting, officials addressed measures to mitigate environmental impacts identified in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Peml West 25th rezoning proposal. The… more ›

• Community Concerns Rise Over Environmental Impact of Peml West 25th Rezoning Proposal

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  Dec 15

  Residents expressed concerns about the environmental impacts of the Peml West 25th rezoning proposal at a recent public scoping meeting held by the New York City Department of City Planning.… more ›

• New York City Officially Calls for Community Engagement in 2026 Solid Waste Management Plan

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  Dec 10

  City officials discussed strategies for increasing community engagement in New York City’s 2026 Solid Waste Management Plan during a public meeting held on December 9, 2025. The City Council’s Committee… more ›