Tag: Sanitation

• NYC OKs Year-Round Outdoor Dining: Mayor Mamdani Signs Law Allowing Winterization, 11 p.m. Curfew and New Fee Schedule

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  Sep 3

  Mayor Zohran Mamdani held a public hearing at City Hall on Aug. 31, 2026 to receive testimony on Intro 655, a measure restoring year‑round roadway and sidewalk dining, allowing weatherproofing… more ›

• NYC City Council Passes SCOOP Act: Bag Dispensers, Dog‑Waste Composting Pilot and Multilingual Cleanup Campaign

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  Aug 20

  The City Council passed the SCOOP Act, a four-bill package to expand free dog-waste bag dispensers on litter baskets, require park signage, launch a dog-waste composting pilot at Parks Department… more ›

• Mamdani at Gracie Mansion Touts Door‑Knocking Drive — Organize NYC Says 104,000 Volunteers Knocked 3 Million Doors to Reach Tenants

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  Aug 14

  Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted a Dominican Heritage reception at Gracie Mansion where speakers praised the administration’s door‑knocking outreach to tenants; city officials point to volunteer and agency canvassing programs, tenant… more ›

• NYC Council Advances Year‑Round Outdoor Dining, Winter Enclosures and SCOOP Act — Says Could Add ‘Thousands’ but Gives No Firm Estimate

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  Aug 14

  At a City Council stated meeting on August 13, 2026, members voted on a package that makes outdoor dining year‑round, advances the SCOOP Act (dog waste measures), and includes related… more ›

• NYC Rolls Out 600+ Cooling Centers, Misting Stations and ‘Cool Vans’ — City Won’t Say How Many People They Served

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  Aug 10

  New York City officials briefed ethnic and community media on Aug. 7, 2026 about the city’s extreme-weather summer response — including more than 600 cooling centers, Health Department‑run misting stations,… more ›

• NYC City Council Proposes Year‑Round Outdoor Dining to Help Struggling Restaurants — Curbside Cafes Slashed From 7,000 to Fewer Than 700

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  Jul 9

  We want outdoor dining to be YEAR‑ROUND. Here’s our plan. City Council members and small‑business representatives outlined a proposed bill at a July 9, 2026 meeting to make outdoor dining… more ›

• DSNY Commits to 100% Trash Containerization by 2031 — Council Warns Garage, Parking and Backloaded Capital Could Stall Rollout

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  Jun 5

  The NYC Council held FY27 executive budget hearings on June 4, 2026 where the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) defended its plan and budget to achieve citywide trash containerization by the… 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 ›

• New Legislation in NYC Ensures Annual Reports for Warming Centers to Protect Vulnerable Residents During Extreme Weather

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  May 1

  New York City officials convened a City Council meeting on May 1, 2026, to discuss new legislation aimed at improving the transparency and operation of warming centers designed to protect… more ›

• New York City Launches Trash Containerization Initiative to Tackle Sanitation and Rat Problems

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  Apr 21

  New York City has launched a comprehensive trash containerization initiative aimed at improving sanitation and cleanliness across five boroughs. Announced by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the plan introduces Empire bins for… more ›

• New York City’s First Municipal Madness Competition Declares DSNY Winner, Aims for Community-Driven Urban Repairs

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  Apr 13

  New York City’s first-ever Municipal Madness competition culminated on April 10, 2026, as Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the winners and outlined key updates in city governance. This innovative initiative invited… more ›

• Mayor Mamdani Highlights NYC’s 311 Call Center as Essential Resource for Residents

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  Apr 6

  New York City recently celebrated the continued growth and operation of its 311 call center, which has become a vital resource for residents seeking assistance with non-emergency issues such as… more ›

• NYC Council Grapples with $3.1 Billion Sanitation Budget, Aims to Cut Overtime Costs for Enhanced Service

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  Mar 17

  New York City Council members held a preliminary budget hearing on March 16, 2026, to discuss the Department of Sanitation’s (DSNY) fiscal year 2027 budget, focusing on strategies to reduce… more ›

• New York City Council Implements New Snow Removal Measures to Enhance Pedestrian Accessibility

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  Mar 2

  The New York City Council convened on February 27, 2026, to address pedestrian and transit accessibility during winter weather events, focusing on improving snow removal operations on sidewalks and other… more ›

• Deadline Approaches: NYC Mayor Urges Families to Apply for Pre-K and 3-K Programs by February 27, 2026

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  Feb 26

  New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani recently highlighted the upcoming deadline for families to apply for Pre-K and 3-K programs during a visit to a local program in Morningside Heights.… more ›