Tag: Environment

• Mamdani Signs Executive Order Expanding NYC Heat Protections to Outdoor Workers; Agencies Ordered to Boost Guidance and Enforcement

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  Jun 26

  Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced and signed an executive order expanding New York City’s extreme-heat protections to cover outdoor workers, directing the Department of Health (DOH), Department of Buildings (DOB), Department… more ›

• NYC Gears Up for Summer: Crews Prep Parks, Pools and Beaches — $51M Tony Dapolito Pool Rebuild Announced

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  Jun 26

  New York City crews are preparing parks, pools and beaches for summer with on-the-ground work shown in a Mayor’s Office video: tree trimming at Marine Park, pool deck coating and… more ›

• Senegal vs Norway World Cup (June 22): NYC Warns of Heavy Rain, 50 mph Winds and Midtown Gridlock — Use NJ Transit, Buy Tickets, Expect Bag Restrictions

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  Jun 23

  Senegal vs Norway World Cup match travel and safety advisory: Mayor Zohran Mamdani warned of heavy rain, possible severe thunderstorms, strong winds, gridlock in Midtown, and strict stadium entry rules… more ›

• Mamdani signs executive order expanding NYC extreme-heat protections for workers — agencies to publish guidance, review construction rules and enforce delivery-worker bathroom access

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  Jun 23

  Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced an executive order on June 22, 2026, to expand New York City’s extreme-heat preparedness to include worker protections, directing city agencies to publish guidance, review construction… more ›

• City Planning Commission Hears Long Island City 84-Unit Project and Murray Hill Rezoning — Floodproofing, Green Infrastructure Demanded

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  Jun 18

  New York City Planning Commission (CPC) held a public meeting on June 17, 2026, to hear public testimony and review environmental assessments for multiple rezonings and mixed‑use projects — including… more ›

• Madison Landing Advances in Bronx: 537 Permanently Income-Restricted Units and 33K sq ft Harlem River Open Space

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  Jun 16

  Madison Landing (110 East 135th / 110 East 138th) was presented to the City Planning Commission on June 15, 2026 as a two‑building, mixed‑use development in the Morris (Mont) Haven… more ›

• E. 98th St. rezoning would reserve transit easement for MTA elevator at Sutter Ave–Rutland Rd to add ADA access — funding, maintenance and timeline not specified

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  Jun 12

  East 98th Street rezoning scoping meeting (DCP CEQR 26DCP122K) in East Flatbush on June 11, 2026 included a proposal for a transit easement in a new mixed‑use building that “would… more ›

• East Flatbush rezoning scoping: AAB Realty proposes six 12–14‑story mixed‑use buildings on E. 98th St. — ~800 units, ~200 permanently affordable (DEIS underway)

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  Jun 12

  The New York City Department of City Planning held a public scoping meeting on June 11, 2026, for the East 98th Street rezoning (CEQR 26DCP122K) in East Flatbush, Brooklyn; the… more ›

• Heat Wave + World Cup: NYC Opens Hundreds of Free Cooling Centers — Find Sites at nyc.gov/beattheat or by Calling 311

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  Jun 11

  New York City activated hundreds of free public cooling centers on June 11, 2026 as a heat wave and possible storms coincide with World Cup events; Mayor Zohran Mamdani told… more ›

• Ahead of Summer Heat, NYC Urges Sign-Ups for Notify NYC as City Prepares Hundreds of Cooling Centers — About 620 Potential Sites

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  Jun 11

  New York City officials warned residents about extreme heat and urged New Yorkers to sign up for Notify NYC alerts as the city prepares to activate “hundreds” of cooling centers… more ›

• Mayor Mamdani Launches COGE and Announces $9M Recovered From Amazon in Unpaid Idling Fees — Hearings Set in Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn

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  Jun 5

  Mayor Zohran Mamdani used his June 4, 2026 “Talk With The People” livestream to launch the Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE), announce $9 million recovered in unpaid idling fees from… more ›

• CPC Approves 3.7‑Acre Sawmill Creek Marsh Park Expansion in Travis to Protect DEC‑Regulated Wetlands — Review Fast‑Tracked Under ELERP

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  Jun 4

  The City Planning Commission on June 3, 2026 approved a site-selection and acquisition application for a 3.7-acre parcel to expand Sawmill Creek Marsh Park in Travis, Staten Island, a DEC-regulated… more ›

• New York City Unveils SCOOP Act to Combat Rising Dog Waste Complaints and Boost Community Cleanliness

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  May 18

  New York City’s government has introduced the SCOOP Act, a comprehensive legislative package aimed at managing dog waste more effectively and ensuring community cleanliness across the five boroughs. This initiative… more ›

• NYC Council Proposes Bill 220 to Protect Burial Sites of Enslaved Ancestors

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  May 14

  The New York City Council held a public oversight hearing on May 13, 2026, focusing on the proposal to commemorate Juneteenth while honoring burial sites of formerly enslaved African Americans.… more ›

• Brooklyn Clean Energy Hub Approved: A Game-Changer for Local Power and Jobs

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  May 12

  Several decisions were made during the City Planning Commission meeting on May 11, 2026, focusing on the Brooklyn Clean Energy Hub and its implications for local neighborhoods. This initiative aims… more ›