For the first time in the city’s history, mental health and medical experts will be the default response to 911 mental health calls in two high-need communities.
Through the NYCx Co-Labs program, the City will accept proposals for two competitions that call for innovative technology solutions that can address tenant housing discrimination and mental health access for Latinx youth in the Inwood and Washington Heights neighborhoods in Upper Manhattan.
Mission: VetCheck is uniting the veteran community through check-in calls to provide connection during this isolating and challenging time and referrals to the essential services veterans may need.
Pursuant to Local Law 147 of 2018 pausing the issuance of new For-Hire Vehicle licenses for one year, the TLC conducts its biannual review on whether new FHV licenses would be issued in the next six months.
In observance of the Lincoln’s Birthday holiday, the New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there will be no trash, recycling, or curbside composting collection on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.
In observance of Presidents’ Day, the New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there will not be trash, curbside compost, nor recycling collection, or street cleaning, on Monday, February 17, 2020.
In advance of New York State’s ban on most carryout plastic bags set to go in to effect March 1, the Department of Sanitation will host a reusable bag giveaway with Council Member Antonio Reynoso.
In advance of the New York State plastic carry-out bag ban set to take effect March 1, the New York City Department of Sanitation has announced that they will be distributing some 100,000 free reusable bags to city residents over the next three weeks.
From February 22nd to the 28th, the Department of Sanitation’s donateNYC program and the Foundation for New York’s Strongest will host the second annual Re-Fashion Week NYC, a one-of-kind event celebrating sustainability and reuse in fashion.
The New York City Department of Sanitation is reminding city residents that starting March 1, the State’s ban on most single-use plastic bags, and fee on paper carryout bags, will be in effect. Shoppers who bring a reusable bag to the store will not be charged.
The NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) today announced two new initiatives to better manage the tons of waste created by city residents and businesses.
The New York City Department of Sanitation today announced that core Sanitation services will continue on the normal collection schedule during the City’s COVID-19 response.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Memorial Day, there will be no trash or recycling collection, or street cleaning, on Monday, May 25, 2020.
Join DSNY's Commissioner Kathryn Garcia and elected officials (CONFIRMED THUS FAR: Councilmembers Van Bramer and Koo, others invited) to celebrate the reopening of community compost sites and food scrap drop-off sites in New York City.
This Friday, September 18th, staff at DSNY will engage in a ceremonial “walkout” of DSNY headquarters to honor Commissioner Kathryn Garcia on her final day as Commissioner.
New York City residents may notice a strange October sight – snow plows and salt spreaders on city streets! DSNY has announced that snow training will begin Sunday, October 4, and is planned to last 10 consecutive Sundays.
DSNY will host its annual educational event for the media explaining our snow operations – virtually this year, to ensure safety of all involved. The Department will explain what we do and how we work while in snow-fighting mode.
DSNY has announced that it has now transitioned to its winter schedule operations. Known as “Night Plow,” the winter schedule enables the Department to have pre-scheduled staff on hand to respond promptly and effectively to snow and ice conditions around the clock.
Due to the chance of winter weather in the forecast, DSNY has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Monday, December 14, 2020. The Department’s snow fighting equipment is ready for any winter weather coming our way.
Last night’s Nor’easter snow storm that brought some 10 inches of snow to Central Park as of 7 a.m. this morning, the largest accumulation recorded since the record-breaking Jonas blizzard in January 2016. Other parts of the City saw snow accumulations of 6-12 inches.
Based on current forecasts, the Department expects snowfall beginning late Wednesday afternoon. Total accumulations of 8 or more inches are possible, with the potential for localized higher accumulations.
DSNY is pleased to announce that residential trash and recycling collection will resume beginning the evening of Friday, December 18. Residents who have placed material curbside for collection should leave that material out, and residents who have held back mate.
DSNY has announced its annual curbside collection of Christmas trees! Residents should put trees out curbside starting Monday, January 4, 2021. Collection runs through Friday, January 15, weather permitting.
DSNY announced that in observance of Thanksgiving Day, there will be no trash or recycling collection, nor street cleaning, on Thursday, November 26, 2020.
DSNY announced that in observance of Veterans Day, there will be no trash or recycling collection, nor street cleaning, on Wednesday, November 11, 2020.
DSNY released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for private carting companies interested in participating in the City’s groundbreaking Commercial Waste Zones program.
This Thursday, October 1st, staff at DSNY will engage in a ceremonial “walkout” of DSNY headquarters to honor First Deputy Commissioner Steven Costas on his final day with the Department. FDC Costas is retiring after 34 years at DSNY.
The New York City Department of Sanitation will hold an outdoor Graduation, Promotion and Award ceremony for nearly 1,000 Department employees, Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Maimonides Park (1904 Surf Ave, Brooklyn) at 11:00am.
DSNY has announced the appointment of three executive- level positions, a Director of the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; an Assistant Commissioner for Public Affairs; and an Assistant Commissioner for Facilities Planning and Engineering.
DSNY reminds some additional food-related businesses that starting today, they will be required by law to separate their organic waste – such as food scraps.
Using information provided by Council Member Robert Holden’s office, the DSNY’s Enforcement Division conducted numerous investigations into illegal dumping in Liberty Park, Glendale in Queens and was able to nab six offenders in a period of two weeks.
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.