Tag: Sanitation

• New Yorkers Prepare for Severe Winter Storm as City Officials Mobilize Support for Homeless

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  Dec 29

  As New Yorkers brace for a severe winter storm expected to bring significant snowfall and frigid temperatures, city officials outlined critical measures to support unsheltered individuals during a recent meeting.… more ›

• New York City Prepares for Major Snowstorm: Mayor Urges Caution and Safety Measures

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  Dec 29

  The city has prepared for a significant snowstorm expected to hit New York City this weekend, bringing potentially hazardous conditions and sub-freezing temperatures. During a recent public meeting, Mayor Eric… 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 ›

• 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 ›

• New Sanitation Bill Aims to Tackle NYC’s Rodent Problem with Innovative Waste Management Solutions

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  Nov 13

  New York City’s sanitation landscape is set to undergo significant changes following the passing of a new sanitation bill aimed at curbing the city’s notorious rodent population. Introduced by Council… more ›

• Public Meeting Convenes to Reform Burial Practices at Hart Island Amid Rising Groundwater Concerns

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  Oct 17

  City officials recently convened a public meeting to discuss Resolution 1408, aimed at reforming burial practices at Hart Island, New York City’s public burial ground. The hearing, held on October… more ›

• NYC Invests $40 Million to Modernize Hunts Point Market Amid Rising Food Prices

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  Apr 9

  New York City is taking significant steps to enhance its food storage infrastructure amid rising food prices, particularly at the Hunts Point Produce Market. Improvements are underway aimed at modernizing… more ›

• City Officials Tackle Spoiled Food Complaints in NYC Shelters, Call for Systematic Improvements.

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  Feb 26

  During a recent oversight meeting, city officials discussed methods for addressing widespread complaints about spoiled food and poor meal quality in New York City shelters. In the calendar year 2024,… more ›

• New York City Council Pushes for Better Halal Food in Shelters Amid Complaints.

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  Feb 26

  City officials discussed the mechanisms for ensuring that food vendors in New York City shelters provide halal options that meet religious requirements during a recent oversight hearing. The hearing focused… more ›

• Mayor Adams Unveils Strategy to Improve Public Safety in South Bronx

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  Feb 24

  Mayor Eric Adams outlined the city administration’s initiatives to tackle public safety and quality of life issues in the Hunts Point and Mott Haven neighborhoods during a recent media availability.… more ›

• New York City Braces for Major Snowstorm: Mayor Adams Outlines Safety Measures

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  Feb 18

  City officials prepared for an impending snowstorm and sub-freezing temperatures during a recent municipal meeting. Mayor Eric Adams briefed the public on the city’s extensive measures to ensure safety and… more ›

• DSNY Prepares for Winter Storm with Enhanced Snow Removal Strategy and Community Safety Measures

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  Jan 18

  The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is poised to tackle an expected winter storm in New York City, with preparations focusing on personnel and equipment for effective snow removal. Mayor Eric… more ›

• NYC Braces for Major Winter Storm: Snow Accumulation Up to 5 Inches Expected

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  Jan 18

  New York City is gearing up for a significant winter storm expected to bring snow accumulation between two and five inches, with the possibility of more. Mayor Eric Adams announced… more ›

• NYC Launches Major Sanitation Initiatives to Tackle Trash and Promote Cleanliness

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  Dec 20

  New York City has embarked on an ambitious set of initiatives aimed at improving sanitation and reducing trash throughout the city, as outlined in a recent community improvement meeting led… more ›

• NYC Council Tackles Food Insecurity, Advocates for Improved Aid and Shelter Meal Quality

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  Dec 20

  The New York City Council addressed the ongoing food insecurity crisis during its meeting on December 19, 2024, with members emphasizing the urgent need for increased food aid and improved… more ›