Tag: Environment

• 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 ›

• NYC Mayor Launches Community Bike Tour to Promote Safer Cycling and Infrastructure Improvements

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  May 8

  A recent community bike tour took place in New York City, drawing attention to the city’s cycling culture and the importance of safe biking infrastructure. This event coincides with significant… more ›

• CPC Meeting Addresses Flood Resilience: New Zoning Proposals for Safer NYC Developments

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  Apr 28

  The City Planning Commission (CPC) meeting on April 27, 2026, focused on zoning and development proposals aimed at enhancing flood resilience in flood-prone areas of New York City. Officials discussed… more ›

• NYCHA Launches Major Sustainability Upgrades: Electric Heat Pumps, Induction Stoves, and Solar Energy for 20,000 Apartments

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  Apr 27

  The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is launching significant sustainability initiatives to enhance living conditions in public housing developments. An Earth Day announcement made by Mayor Zohran Mamdani detailed… more ›

• Brooklyn’s Shore Crest Towers Proposal: Community Raises Concerns at Public Meeting on New High-Rise Development

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  Apr 17

  A public scoping meeting was held on April 16, 2026, regarding the Shore Crest Towers infill rezoning proposal, which includes plans for two new high-rise residential buildings in Brooklyn. The… more ›

• NYC Public Hearing Spotlight: New Water Quality Testing and Light Pollution Regulations Proposed to Boost Community Engagement and Public Safety

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  Apr 7

  A recent public hearing in New York City focused on proposed regulations for water quality testing and light pollution, emphasizing the need for community engagement and effective monitoring practices. The… more ›

• 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 ›