The de Blasio Administration today filed a joint lawsuit opposing the Environmental Protection Agency’s attempt to revoke a permit implementing stricter greenhouse gas and zero emission vehicle standards.
Mayor de Blasio and the NYC Environmental Justice Advisory Board today announced the commencement of a public comment period from August 5th to September 5th.
Mayor de Blasio, New York City Economic Development Corporation and Mayor's Office of Climate Resiliency are taking action against the serious effects of climate change.
Mayor de Blasio and Comptroller Scott M. Stringer today announced that Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corporation will sell the first green bond issued by a City-related entity.
Mayor de Blasio, Comptroller Scott M. Stringer, along with trustees of three of the City’s pension funds, today announced these funds have adopted a commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions in their investment portfolios by 2040.
New York City makes record-breaking new investments in clean energy and electric vehicles; releases roadmap for aggressive emissions reductions from government operations.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and The Trust for Governors Island (the Trust) today announced the next steps in the City of New York’s initiative to establish a global Center for Climate Solutions on Governors Island.
New York City is the largest city in the nation and the first large cold-weather city to phase out fossil fuel combustion in new construction – accelerating next-generation electric buildings, improving air quality and public health, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
New York City’s pension funds achieve first in the nation pension fund divestment from fossil fuel reserve owners - one of the largest fossil fuel divestments in the world.
Mayor De Blasio delivers remarks and signs Intro 2317-A, Local Law 154/2021, and promising a gas free New York and an end to the fossil fuel era in New York City.
The Mayor of New York City issues a Statement of Administration Policy Against Addition of Infrastructure That Expands The Supply Of Fossil Fuels in NYC.
The Department of Citywide Administrative Services and NYC Fleet will issue, implement, and update a Clean Fleet Transition Plan that will be updated every two years.
The Mayor of New York City orders that every City agency shall develop and begin implementation of a plan to eliminate the purchase of single use plastic beverage bottles.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announces the signing of a sister city agreement with Athens, Greece to expand cooperation in tourism, environmental protection, technology, and cultural affairs.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Parks and Recreation Commissioner Sue Donoghue, and United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 2 Administrator Lisa F. Garcia opens four fields in the Red Hook Recreation Area in Brooklyn.
A transcript about Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Department of Parks, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency celebrating $18.2 million remediation of Red Hook ball fields.
A Climate action Executive Order to protect our residents and all human beings from the effects of climate
change, New York City will adopt the principles and goals of the Paris Agreement.
The Mayor hereby orders that every City agency shall develop and begin implementation of a plan to eliminate the expenditure of City funds for the direct purchase of unnecessary single use plastic food ware.
The Mayor continues the Clean Fleet Plan in which All agencies operating fleet units will take all required efforts to achieve the environmental and efficiency performance goals within the NYC Clean Fleet Plan.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announces that the Hunts Point Produce Market has been selected for a $110 million federal grant to upgrade and improve its facilities to strengthen and improve the environment, public health, and quality of life for the Hunts Point community.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announces a series of major milestones in three critical efforts to facilitate the transition to electric vehicles across the city.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed Clean Construction Executive Order 23, which requires the city’s capital project agencies to commit to actions that will lower embodied carbon from municipal construction projects.
The Mayor orders the Department of Citywide Administrative Services and the Office of Management and Budget to accelerate the Electric Fleet Adopton for NYC FLEET to replace City on-road fleet vehicles to electric models.
This requires Parks to “maintain a regularly updated map on its website that displays each tree that was inspected, the result of such inspection and the action taken by the Parks in response to the result of such inspection.
A report showing electric vehicle chargers operated by NYC DPR and their frequency of use. Report includes chargers being put into service and chargers taken out of service during the reporting period for frequency of use.
A report showing electric vehicle chargers operated by NYC DPR and their fr
An annual report on the number and location of tree inspections or assessments including the number of requests for inspections and the number of inspections resulting in further action taken.
Draft environmental impact statement regarding an application by 2030 Astoria Developers, LLC for various map and zoning amendments and permits, and authorization to modify waterfront public access area requirements, for a mixed use development at an 8.7-acre site in Astoria.
The Coney Island Creek Resiliency Study, which began in fall 2014, is an early step in a long-term strategy to protect the life, property, and livelihoods of Coney Island and Gravesend communities from the effects of storm surge and sea level rise.
2004 Golden Apple Awards Winners - Winning Entry: TrashMasters! TeamUp to CleanUp - High Schools Division: Brooklyn Borough Winner - Automotive High School
The Department of Sanitation announced the next Community Boards to receive Curbside Composting following its pandemic-related suspension and relaunch. Service is being restored as a sign-up only program.
This report discusses the testing, analyses and assessments of DSNY’s alternative fuel sanitation collection vehicles and street sweepers, and the feasibility of incorporating new alternative fuel sanitation vehicles and technology into DSNY’s fleet.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced the fall 2021 SAFE Disposal (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Events schedule. The events provide city residents an easy way to safely dispose of potentially harmful household products.
This document is the Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement for the adoption of the CWZ Program, including its associated Appendices, Notice of Completion, Statements of Findings (DSNY, City Council, Office of the Mayor), and Technical Memoranda.
DSNY has prepared a Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement (DGEIS) for the proposed CWZ Program pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Act and the City Environmental Quality Review Procedure. DSNY is now extending the public comment period for the DGEIS from Mar 25, 2019 to Apr 8, 2019.
DSNY has prepared a Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement (DGEIS) for the proposed CWZ Program pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Act and the City Environmental Quality Review Procedure. DSNY is now extending the public comment period for the DGEIS from Mar 25, 2019 to Apr 8, 2019.
Annual Progress Report on the City's Long-Term Planning and Sustainability Efforts, OneNYC. The report includes the city's progress made to implement and undertake policies, programs and actions included in the sustainability plan or updated sustainability plan.
Annual Progress Report on the City's Long-Term Planning and Sustainability Efforts, OneNYC. The report includes the city's progress made to implement and undertake policies, programs and actions included in the sustainability plan or updated sustainability plan.
Annual Progress Report on the City's Long-Term Planning and Sustainability Efforts, OneNYC. The report includes the city's progress made to implement and undertake policies, programs and actions included in the sustainability plan or updated sustainability plan.
Annual Progress Report on the City's Long-Term Planning and Sustainability Efforts, OneNYC. The report includes the city's progress made to implement and undertake policies, programs and actions included in the sustainability plan or updated sustainability plan.
Annual Progress Report on the City's Long-Term Planning and Sustainability Efforts, OneNYC. The report includes the city's progress made to implement and undertake policies, programs and actions included in the sustainability plan or updated sustainability plan.
OneNYC 2050, the long-term sustainability plan, is a strategy to secure our city’s future against the challenges of today and tomorrow. With bold actions to confront our climate crisis, achieve equity, and strengthen our democracy, we are building a strong and fair city.
Annual Progress Report on the City's Long-Term Planning and Sustainability Efforts, OneNYC. The report includes the city's progress made to implement and undertake policies, programs and actions included in the sustainability plan or updated sustainability plan.