Press releases are designed to inform the public of an upcoming/ongoing emergency or special event. Some emergencies include coastal storms, nor'easters, and extreme heat. Releases also highlight special events including Ready New York presentations and other community preparedness initiatives.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has activated Urban Search and Rescue - New York Task Force 1 to deploy 83 members to assist in Hurricane Ida response and recovery efforts in Louisiana.
DSNY announced that in observance of Labor Day, there will be no garbage, recycling, or organics collection, nor street cleaning on Monday, September 2, 2019.
DSNY brings the Trucks of Art, an art exhibit using collection trucks as canvas, to the Bronx! Artists from across the city beautified five trucks to encourage sustainability and honor the men and women who make up New York's Strongest.
The City of New York announced today that it submitted two public comments in response to a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services proposed rule to eliminate or severely limit federal healthcare protections for key communities including LGBTQ people and immigrants.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today Anusha Venkataraman as the new NYC Chief Service Officer. Venkataraman will assume the role effective October 9th.