The NYPD Employee Relations Section released this Remember the Finest bulletin about Detective First Grade Brian R. Moore who was killed in the line of duty. It details his career, personal life, and death.
The NYPD Employee Relations Section released this Remember the Finest bulletin about Detectives First Grade Rafael L. Ramos and Wenjian Liu who were killed in the line of duty. It details their careers, personal lives, and deaths.
The NYPD Employee Relations Section released this Remember the Finest bulletin about Sergeant Special Assignment Paul J. Tuozzolo who was killed in the line of duty. It details his career, personal life, and death.
The NYPD Employee Relations Section released this Remember the Finest bulletin about Detective First Grade Steven D. McDonald who was shot in the line of duty and died of complications from his injuries years later. It details his career, personal life, and death.
The NYPD Employee Relations Section released this Remember the Finest bulletin about Police Officer Michael C. Williams who was killed in a vehicle collision in the line of duty. It details his career, personal life, and death.
DSNY is welcoming 30,000 Bronx tenants ot their curbside organics collection service. The collection service consists of food waste, food-soiled paper and yard waste to be collected from residents and turned into compost or renewable energy. The announcement gives lists of what will be accepted and what will not be accepted for the organics collection service.
DSNY issues a Snow Alert on February 17 and lists the agencies they coordinate with during a snow alert. Tells individuals where they can access information about the City's response to the storm.
DSNY announcement of new rules expanding the City's commercial organic waste separation program which will require restauraunts and grocery stores to put their food waste to beneficial use instead of sending it to landfills.
DSNY announcement stating there will be no garbage, organics or recycling collection on February 19, 2018 in honor of Presidents' day. Also tells residents about DSNY's smart phone and tablet app.
DSNY issues a Snow Alert on February 7 and lists the agencies they coordinate with during a snow alert. Tells individuals where they can access information about the City's response to the storm.
DSNY announcement stating there will be no garbage, organics or recycling collection on February 12, 2018 in honor of President Lincoln's birthday. Also tells residents about DSNY's smart phone and tablet app.
DSNY issues a Snow Alert on February 1 and lists the agencies they coordinate with during a snow alert. Tells individuals where they can access information about the City's response to the storm.
DSNY announces that there will be a service change for residents living in Queens Community Board 5. Starting February 5, DSNY will collect organic material once a week on recycling day which will allow the department to be more efficient with curbside bulk item collection. It also announces that trash collection will not change.
DSNY issues snow alert for January 29 at 12 pm and explains how the agency coordinates with the Office of Emergency Management and DOT on snow clearing proceedures. It also notifies the public where they can access weather information and information about the City's response to snow storms.
The NYPD Employee Relations Section released this Remember the Finest bulletin about Detective First Grade Randolph A. Holder who was killed in the line of duty. It details his career, personal life, and death.
DSNY issues snow alert for January 16 at 8am and explains how the agency coordinates with the Office of Emergency Management and DOT on snow clearing proceedures. It also notifies the public where they can access weather information and information about the City's response to snow storms.
DSNY announces the continuation of collection on MLK day due to need for the ongoing collection services following the snow storm. The collection would take place on January 15, 2018. It also explains to residents how snowstorms delay Sanitation workers from making collections on time.
DSNY issues snow alert for January 8 at 2pm and explains how the agency coordinates with the Office of Emergency Management and DOT on snow clearing proceedures. It also notifies the public where they can access weather information and information about the City's response to snow storms.
DSNY announcement of its continuation of limited collection and instructs residents to remove snow and ice around their garbage bags and cans to make the collection accessible to DSNY workers. The press release also discusses the continuation of snow cleaning operations during the day on Saturday. The press release also announced Snow Laborers should report to work at 8 am on January 6 and a reminder to property owners to clear snow and ice from the sidewalks around their property.
DSNY and NYC EMD will host a press conference featuring DSNY Commissioner Kathryn Garcia and NYC Emergency Management Assistant Commissioner Herman Schaffer to discuss preparations for the upcoming snow storm.
DSNY issues snow alert for January 3 at 6pm and explains how the agency coordinates with the Office of Emergency Management and DOT on snow clearing proceedures. It also notifies the public where they can access weather information and information about the City's response to snow storms.
Press release announcing DSNY's snow alert for December 30 and explains how DSNY handles snow emergencies. It also contains information on how information about the city's response can be viewed by visiting the City's severe weather website.
Announcement of DSNY's sweeping of Times Square after New Years Eve. Describes how many DSNY workers will take place in the clean up and the amount of equipment they will be using. It also contains a statement from Commissioner Kathryn Garcia about DSNY role in New Years Eve clean up and a diagram pertaining to how much debris was cleaned up last year and the process involved.
Press release announcing DSNY's snow alert for December 24 and explains how DSNY handles snow emergencies. It also contains information on how information about the city's response can be viewed by visiting the City's severe weather website.
Announcement that DSNY will begin their annual Christmas tree curbside collection on Tuesday, January 2 - January 13, 2018. Instructs city residents to remove all ornaments on the tree prior to collections and information on the NYC Parks MulchFest event. Report also includes statement by Commissioner Kathryn Garcia on the benefits of recycling Christmas trees.
Announcement that DSNY will not be collecting garbage or recycling on Christmas Day and New Years Day and that all DSNY offices will be closed on New Years Day. Press release also instructs NYC residents when to put their refuse out for collection.
Press release of the Bill signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo that provides families of sanitation workers who died in line of duty to receive the same benefits of families of police, fire and correction workers. It also contains a statement from Commissioner Kathryn Garcia about the bill and an analysis of the benefits that families of sanitation workers currently receive.
Press release announcing DSNY's snow alert for December 13 and explains how DSNY handles snow emergencies. It also contains information on how information about the city's response can be viewed by visiting the City's severe weather website.
Announcement that DSNY is launching its 2018 NYC Sanitation Calendar with a meet and greet and autographing event at the NYC City Store on Thursday December 14 from 12-2 p.m.
Press release announcing DSNY's snow alert for December 9 and explains how DSNY handles snow emergencies. It also contains information on how information about the city's response can be viewed by visiting the City's severe weather website.
Press release announcing DSNY's educational event for the media explaining their snow operations. They will explain how the DSNY functions while attempting to combat snow throughout NYC.
DSNY clean-up team are repsonsible for cleaning and collecting the tons of debris left behind by the millions of spectators lining the streets. They will consist of 137 Sanitation workers and 28 mechanical brooms.
DSNY announced that in observance of Thanksgiving there would be no garbage , organics and recycling collection or street cleaning on 11/23/2017. Lists directions for residents who received garbage or recycling collection on Thanksgiving the alternate times to put out their waste to be collected.
100 displaced families will receive Thanksgiving day turkeys thanks to a donation from the Municipal Credit Union. NYC DSNY along with Assembly man Luis R. Sepulveda will distribute the turkeys to the families on November 16.
DSNY begins its annual night plow operations which allows DSNY to responsd promptly and effectively to snow and ice conditions around the clock. During the operation, a resident's recycling and trash collection times may change temporarily.
DSNY Commissioner Kathryn Harris announced the promotion of Arlana Davis to Assistant Commissioner for Real Estate. She will now be responsible for DSNY's real estate holdings which included more than 100 owned and leased facilities as well as bringing the department's plans for new facilities into existence. Arlana Davis has served DSNY for more than 30 years.
After the 5,000 runners taking part in this weekend's TCS NYC marathon cross the finish line, the DSNY will begin to collect the discarded clothing, drinking cups and other assorted debris left behind. It also lists the amount of garbage DSNY removed from last years marathon.
DSNY will begin to make special autumn leaf collections. These leaves will be turned into compost and added to soil to nourish the city's street trees and parks. Residents are to put their leaves in brown bins or in paper leaf bags and NO PLASTIC BAGS.
DSNY will begin to make special autumn leaf collections. These leaves will be turned into compost and added to soil to nourish the city's street trees and parks. Residents are to put their leaves in brown bins or in paper leaf bags and NO PLASTIC BAGS.
DSNY announced there would be no garbage, recycling nor organics collection on Election Day, Tuesday , November 7, 2017. It also lists directions for residents who receive garbage or recycling collection on Tuesdays what to do on Election Day.
Announcement of Pumpkin smashing event where pumpkins and gourds will be smashed into compost that will revitalize soil in city parks and green spaces.
DSNY has been collecting material from residents living in various boroughs in Queens in order to collect organic waste and convert it into usable compost or renewable energy.
Description of the three week trip of sanitation workers to Puerto Rico where they assessed damages in Puerto Rico and additional islands such as Vieques and Culebra and assisted federal agencies and others in distributing supplies to victims of Hurricane Maria
Announces the welcoming of 31 DSNY sanitation workers and Officers from a three day emergency deployment in Puerto Rico where they provided aid to victims of Hurricane Maria.
Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia and fellow council members announce the beginning of a new curbside e-waste collection in Northern Brooklyn. Instructs citizens of Brooklyn on how to make reservations for collection of up to 20 e-waste items
Statements made by Kathryn Garcia DSNY Commissioner and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and other city government officials praising the e-collection waste program.
DSNY and FDNY Commissioners present Gold Medal to DSNY Employee Ralph Alonso who aided the apprehension of suspect responsible for death of FDNY EMT Yadira Arroyo and the swearing in of numerous DSNY and FDNY employees.
DSNY Commissioner Kathryn Garcia and FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro will honor recipients of the Sanitation's Gold Medal of Valor Award including the recipient who helped apprehend the suspect in the murder of FDNY EMT Yadira Arroyo.
NYC Sheriff Joe Fucito and Annette Hill, Assistant Commissioner for Land Records and the City Register testified regarding Intro 1673--Notice of the recording of certain real estate instruments.
DSNY will be hosting a SAFE Disposal event in Staten Island which will provide City residents with a new method to safely dispose harmful household items.
DSNY states the necessary procedure that individuals should follow who desire to work as an emergency snow laborer . It also instructs applicants on what to bring and lists the salary of an emergency snow laborer.
DSNY Commissioner Kathryn Garcia promotes Javier Lojan to the head of the Department's Personnel Management Division. It also briefly explains the functions of the Personnel Management Division such as monitoring, controlling and supporting uniform and civilian staffing needs for the Bureau of Cleaning and Collection.
The announcement describes the trip of 31 sanitation workers to Puerto Rico to assist with the Puerto Rican Emergency Management Agency to assist with debris clearance and disposal operations.
DSNY will be expanding its NYC Organics program into districts in Queens and said the program is now available to more than 2.9 million city residents.
DSNY among with other agencies and organizations held a poster contest for Staten Island Students. The winning posters would appear on Sanitation trucks.
This release states that DSNY will hold an event to encourage NYC residents to enroll their buildings in the NYC Organics Curbside Collections Program. This program will collect waste that attracts animals such as rats.
The press release addresses that DSNY and NYC Parks scored big with #TalkTrashNewYork which is a anti-litter campaign that reminds New Yorkers that working together helps keep the city litter-free.
Press Release from the Department for the Aging and the Department of Health and Mental Hygience details weekly Falls Prevention Awareness Day highlights, including September 25 event at the YM&YWHA of Washington Heights/Inwood.
Release announces the promotion of Salvatore Ceraulo to Three-Star Chief and describes the main functions of the Bureau Operations Office which he will be overseeing such as directing snow fighting plans and schedules for the entire city.
Commissioner Kathryn Garcia promotes Chief Shari Pardini to Director of Operations Management Division and Internal Audits. This makes her the highest ranked uniformed female in the history of the DSNY.
This release describes the contents of the 2017 Annual report such as the expansion of the NYC Organics Program, the launch of the DSNY App and launch of anti-litter campaign.
Edward Grayson was promoted to the position of Director of the bureau of Cleaning and Collection by DSNY Commissioner Kathryn Garcia. Grayson had rose through the ranks at the DSNY since 1999
Commissioner Kathryn Garcia announced the start of a new appointment system that will aid DSNY collect large non-recyclable items and tells citizens how to arrange for pickups online or by telephone.
DSNY continues expansion if its NYC Organic program which is the largest curbside collection program of garbage in the country. The program collects organic waste and turns it into renewable energy.
This release describes the functions of the Hamilton Avenue Transfer station which will handle around 1600 tons of waste per day from districts throughout Brooklyn.
Steven Costas, a thirty year veteran of the DSNY has been appointed to the position of First Deputy Commissioner. He is the first Hispanic in the DSNY's history to rise through ranks to the first deputy commissioner position.
DSNY announces second round of dates for the Departments SAFE Disposal events. The events provide city residents with a an easy method to dispose dangerous household items in a safe manner.
DSNY announced that in observance of labor day, there would be no garbage , recycling and other forms of collection and street cleaning on 9/4/2017. It also promotes its smart phone and tablet appDSNY Info.
City residents wanting to dispose of potentially harmful household materials may do so at the Department of Sanitation's Staten Island SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal event, held Saturday, May 6. The drop-off event will be held at the Midland Beach parking lot, rain-or-shine, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents driving to the free event should approach from Slater Boulevard. Last year, the Department collected more than 1,110 tons of material at the SAFE events.
The New York City Department of Sanitation continues to expand curbside collection of food scraps, food-soiled paper and yard waste though its NYC Organics program. Starting next month, all residents in Brooklyn's Community Board 1 will have access to the program.
To mark the occasion, a DSNY Chief will present his mother with an NYC Organics bin. His mother lives in the area that will soon receive collection.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced today the selection of Waste Management for a $3.3 billion, 20-year contract to export waste from the Hamilton Avenue and Southwest Brooklyn marine transfer stations. This contract, which was submitted to the Comptroller last week, is the final long-term waste export contract of the City's 2006 Solid Waste Management Plan, a comprehensive, long-term plan to equitably and sustainably collect and dispose of New York City's municipal solid waste.
City residents wanting to dispose of potentially harmful household materials may do so at the Department of Sanitation's Manhattan SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal event, held Sunday, April 30. The drop-off event will be held by Columbia University, at 120th Street, between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue. Residents driving to the free event should approach from Seminary Drive down Amsterdam Avenue. The rain-or-shine event is held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Last year, the Department collected more than 1,110 tons of material.
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Department of Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia, Staten Island Borough President James Oddo, and City Council Member Steven Matteo announced today that Staten Island will be receiving Department of Sanitation specialized litter patrols to provide additional manual street sweeping services throughout the borough.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced two major milestones for its high-rise apartment building recycling programs; re-fashioNYC has collected 10 million pounds of used clothing, towels and linens, while the electronics recycling program, e-cycleNYC, has collected 10 million pounds of unwanted electronic items, such as computers and televisions.