New York City has a long history of organizing for fire prevention and tenant protections to address the longstanding prevalence and devastating effects of residential fires. Unfortunately, under-resourced code enforcement has hamstrung the effectiveness of housing and buildings standards since the
DSNY has announced the spring SAFE Disposal (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) event for Brooklyn will be held this Sunday at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal - Clinton Wharf. The event provides city residents an easy way to safely dispose of potentially harmful household products.
DSNY has announced the spring SAFE Disposal (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) event in Queens will be held this weekend at the Astoria Park Parking Lot. The event provides city residents an easy way to safely dispose of potentially harmful household products.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Juneteenth, there will be no trash, recycling or compost collection, nor street cleaning, on Monday, June 20, 2022.
Today, Mayor Eric Adams, DSNY, and DCAS announced that the filing period for the next Sanitation Worker exam will run from June 8 to June 28 and encouraged all interested in the opportunity to register.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Providers Update on Community Cluster of Legionnaires' Disease in the Highbridge Neighborhood in the Bronx", on June 1, 2022.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced the spring SAFE Disposal (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) event for Manhattan will be held this weekend at Columbia University/Teacher’s College on West 120th Street.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Provides Update on Community Cluster of Legionnaires' Disease in the Highbridge Neighborhood in the Bronx", on May 25, 2022.
The Commissioners made the announcement standing atop the former landfill nearly 20 years after the it received its final piece of debris from Ground Zero and months ahead of the opening of North Park, the first major phase of what will become a 2,200-acre park.
State DEC certifying landfill as officially closed; key step in decades-long process of converting Fresh Kills from landfill to park. This certification comes nearly 20 years after Fresh Kills received its final piece of debris from Ground Zero and months ahead of the opening of North Park.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Memorial Day, there will be no trash, recycling or compost collection, nor street cleaning, on Monday, May 30, 2022.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Children Ages 5 to 11 Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters", on May 3, 2022.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "City Launches New Mental Health Treatment Pilot ‘Connect'", on May 23, 2022.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Investigating a Community Cluster of Legionnaires' Disease in the Highbridge Neighborhood in the Bronx", on May 20, 2022.
Short film An Invisible Act features never-before-seen footage from Ground Zero; to be followed by Q&A with filmmakers and narrators moderated by Soledad O’Brien.
DSNY is now accepting applications for its summer internship program. Nearly 60 positions are available in bureaus throughout the Department, including Operations, Waste Management, Recycling and Sustainability, Information Technology and Legal Affairs, among others.
DSNY has announced the spring SAFE Disposal (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) event for the Bronx will be held this weekend at the Orchard Beach Parking Lot. The event provides city residents an easy way to safely dispose of potentially harmful household products.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced the spring 2022 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.
The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) and Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) today announced the launch of a new Office of In Visibility (OOIV) project, created by DSNY’s current Public Artist in Residence, sTo Len.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Reminds Parents to Maintain Routine Childhood Vaccinations for National Infant Immunization Week", on April 28, 2022.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "To Mark Earth Day Health Department Releases Report on Improvements in Citywide Air Quality", on April 22, 2022.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Overdose Continues to Rise in NYC as Harm Reduction Programming Scales Up", on April 14, 2022.
The New York City Department of Sanitation, the country’s largest municipal waste agency, will hold a ceremonial walkout of its headquarters to honor departing Commissioner Edward Grayson as he concludes his career at the agency.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "City Urges New Yorkers to Take Steps to Prevent Window Falls", on April 13, 2022.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Wellness Suites Reopen and Welcome the Community Back at Neighborhood Health Action Centers", on April 13, 2022.
Following the closures and cancellations during the height of the pandemic, the NYC Department of Sanitation announces the return of three recycling programs –SAFE Disposal Events, the NYC Compost Project Master Composter Certificate Course, and the Zero Waste Building Maintenance Training Program.
The New York City Department of Sanitation, in partnership with the Department of Small Business Services, today launched grant applications for business and community groups seeking to pioneer innovative waste management initiatives in the five boroughs.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Commissioner Alerts Providers About COVID-19 Treatment", on April 5, 2022.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Honors World Tuberculosis Day: 5% Decrease in Cases Since 2019", on March 24, 2022.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Authorities from Eight Countries Join City to Call on G20 Nations to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines Equitably", on March 14, 2022.
The New York City Department of Finance announced an updated schedule of fines as part of its Stipulated Fine Program. The new schedule of stipulated fines reflects updated information on dismissal rates for adjudicated violations as well as traffic policy goals of the Adams administration.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "City’s COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign Has Prevented an Estimated 48,000 Deaths, 300,000 Hospitalizations, and 1.9 Million Cases", on March 4, 2022.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Releases Data on Effectiveness of Anti-Smoking Efforts and Launches Campaign", on February 18, 2022.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday, there will be no trash, curbside composting or recycling collection on Monday, February 21, 2022.
Due to the possibility of light to moderate snow on Sunday followed by icy conditions Sunday night into Monday, the New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Sunday, February 13th, beginning at 12:00 a.m.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of the Lincoln’s Birthday holiday, there will be no trash, curbside composting or recycling collection on Saturday, February 12, 2022.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Announces Opportunity for Green Cart and Seasonal Food Cart or Truck Permits", on February 10, 2022.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "New York State Department of Health and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Announce New Study Results on COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage in People Living With Diagnosed", on February 3, 2022.
Due to the potential for ice accumulation and freezing conditions, the New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Friday, February 4th, beginning at 7:00 a.m.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Reports Increases in Gonorrhea and Syphilis Among Females in First Half of 2021 Compared to First Half of 2019", on February 2, 2022.
DSNY has issued a Snow Alert for Friday, January 28th, beginning at 4 p.m. The alert is in effect through all of Saturday and into Sunday morning. A Snow Alert is the Department’s “higher-level” winter weather message, as opposed to the “lower-level” Winter Operations Advisory.
Due to the possibility of up to 0.5” of snow this evening amid several days of freezing cold temperatures, the New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Sunday, January 23rd, beginning at 4:00 p.m.
Due to the possibility of snow and, especially, ice accretion in the overnight forecast, the New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Monday, January 3rd, beginning at midnight.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Reminder to New Yorkers: Go Get Your Flu Shot", on January 21, 2022.
Due to the possibility of overnight rain turning into morning snow followed by deep cold with the potential for ice accretion, the New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Thursday, January 20th, beginning at 4:00 a.m.
Due to the possibility of snow, heavy rain, and icing conditions in the forecast for Sunday and Monday, the New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Sunday, January 16th, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
EVENT DATE: TODAY, January 6, 2022 – The New York City Department of Sanitation and New York City Emergency Management will hold a briefing ahead of winter weather.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Snow Alert for Thursday, January 6th, beginning at 7 p.m. The alert is in effect for a minimum of 24 hours.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced that Christmas tree collection will begin Thursday, January 6, 2022. Collection will run through Saturday, January 15, 2022, barring any delays that may be caused by snow events.
DSNY, GrowNYC, and the NYC Compost Project hosted by the NY Botanical Garden today celebrated the realization of a promise made in Mayor de Blasio’s 2021 Earth Day announcements: the opening of more than 200 community-based Food Scrap Drop-off sites.
With two back-to-back Saturday holidays, the New York City Department of Sanitation is providing guidance to residents who normally receive Saturday collection.
DSNY, GrowNYC, and the NYC Compost Project hosted by the New York Botanical Garden will celebrate the realization of a promise made in Mayor de Blasio’s 2021 Earth Day announcements: the opening of more than 200 community-based Food Scrap Drop-off sites.
DSNY installed 16 pioneering “Smart Bins” to collect food scraps in Astoria, Queens. Along with a similar pilot launched by Alliance for Downtown New York in Lower Manhattan this week, these bins are the first test of an effort to allow round-the-clock drop-off of compostable material.
Due to the possibility of snow in Wednesday’s forecast, the New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Wednesday, December 8, 2021 starting at 6 a.m. The Department’s salt spreaders are filled and ready for use should conditions require.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced leaf collection plans for city residents. The collected leaves will be turned into compost and added to soil to nourish street trees, soil and parks.
Santa is not the last one on the Thanksgiving Day parade route-it will be one of nearly 100 DSNY employees who are responsible for cleaning and removing the debris left behind! While parade spectators start heading home to their Thanksgiving meals, our employees are just starting to clean the route.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Thanksgiving Day, there will be no trash, curbside composting or recycling collection on Thursday, November 25, 2021.
DSNY today announced several important steps forward in the implementation of the City’s Commercial Waste Zones (CWZ) program. CWZs will create a safe and efficient system to collect waste from NYC businesses and provide high-quality, low-cost service while advancing the City’s zero waste goals.
DSNY today announced several important steps forward in the implementation of the City’s Commercial Waste Zones (CWZ) program. CWZs will create a safe and efficient system to collect waste from NYC businesses and provide high-quality, low-cost service while advancing the City’s zero waste goals.
“Sanitation Celebration,” an exhibit featuring art created by New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) employees, opened to the public on Nov. 14. Together, the Sanitation Foundation, the official nonprofit of DSNY, and Pace University Art Gallery are pleased to present this exhibit.
Margaret Garnett, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Investigation (“DOI”), issued a Report today on the “Corruption Vulnerabilities in the City’s Oversight and Administration of Not-for-Profit Human Services Contracts,” which provides 23 recommendations for reform.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that, while collection operations would ordinarily be suspended in observance of Veterans Day, there will instead be normal trash, curbside composting, and recycling collection on Thursday, November 11, 2021.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that, while collection operations would ordinarily be suspended in observance of Veterans Day, there will instead be normal trash, curbside composting, and recycling collection on Thursday, November 11, 2021.
The Department of Investigation’s (“DOI”) Office of the Inspector General for the New York City Police Department (“OIG-NYPD”) issued a Report today examining how NYPD’s body-worn camera (“BWC”) footage is used by five agencies in New York City that oversee and monitor police accountability.
A two-day celebration of reuse, with a focus on kids items and activities. The two days of free events will include swaps, donation drives, giveaways, volunteer opportunities, and more fun for the whole family.
A two-day celebration of reuse, with a focus on kids items and activities. The two days of free events will include swaps, donation drives, giveaways, volunteer opportunities, and more fun for the whole family.
The Department of Sanitation has announced that it has moved to its annual winter schedule operations. Known as “Night Plow,” the Department has long used a winter schedule to have pre-scheduled staff on hand to respond promptly and effectively to snow and ice conditions around the clock.
The Department of Sanitation has announced that it has moved to its annual winter schedule operations. Known as “Night Plow,” the Department has long used a winter schedule to have pre-scheduled staff on hand to respond promptly and effectively to snow and ice conditions around the clock.
The Department of Sanitation will host its annual “Snow and Tell” behind-the-scenes look at snow operations for members of the media. This event allows news outlets to capture footage and interviews in advance for use throughout the winter season.
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.
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.
A report on three allegations involving the misuse of the Mayor's security detail and fourth allegation DOI probed on whether the Mayor's presidential campaign repaid the City of New York the costs associated with the travel of the Mayor's security detail during his campaign trips in 2019.
The Department of Sanitation has announced that registration is now open for those interested in working as Emergency Snow Laborers for the 2021-2022 winter season.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Columbus Day, there will be no trash, curbside composting or recycling collection on Monday, October 11, 2021.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced that its annual snow training will begin Sunday, September 26, and is planned to last 10 consecutive Sundays. Workers will practice “plowing up” collection trucks, and will drive plows and salt spreaders along city streets.
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.
The New York City Department of Sanitation, gathered for a private ceremony yesterday, September 9th, 2021, to honor members of the Department who lost their lives due to their service on and after 9/11.
The New York City Department of Sanitation, today announced that trash and recycling collection service for Monday, 9/6/21, which had previously been suspended in observance of the Labor Day holiday, will take place across the City.
The New York City Department of Sanitation, today provided the following update on operations in the wake of Tropical Storm Ida, including collection delays, enforcement suspension, debris removal, and catch-bin clearing.
Friday, September 3, 2021 – The New York City Department of Sanitation, the world’s largest municipal sanitation agency, will honor members of the Department who lost their lives due to their service on and after 9/11.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Labor Day, there will be no trash or recycling collection on Monday, September 6, 2021.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced that our appointment-based curbside e-waste collection program, put on hold during the pandemic, will resume, starting with service to Staten Island residents. Appointments can be made now for collection service beginning Tuesday, September 7.
The NYC Department of Sanitation has announced that curbside composting is on the way back to many city residents! By composting, New Yorkers keep their neighborhoods clean, reduce waste being sent to landfills, create compost for City Parks, and produce clean, renewable energy to heat homes.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that its five Special Waste Drop-Off Sites will be reopening on Saturday, July 10, 2021. The sites, which have been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, give residents a place to bring potentially harmful household items for proper disposal.
The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) launched a new tool to enable the participation of businesses in the Commercial Waste Zones (CWZ) program. The website, nyccwznetwork.com, is a directory and resource for companies responding to the CWZ request for proposals.
DSNY is accepting applications for its summer internship program. Additionally, with DCLA, DSNY seeks an artist to join the Public Artists in Residence (PAIR) program.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department in Collaboration With Local Community Installs “Concrete Connection,” a Mural in the South Bronx", on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Effort Launches to Vaccinate Racoons Against Rabies in Parts of Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan" on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "New Data on COVID-19 and Mental Health in New York City", on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Urges Colon Cancer Screening Following Revised Recommendations", on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "New Sexual Health Services and Resources During COVID-19 Pandemic", on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "New York City Reports at Least 89 Cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)", on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "NEWS YOU CAN USE: NEW YORKERS CAN CALL 855-491-2667 TO FACILITATE CLAIMING PAID SICK LEAVE", on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "New York City Reports Fourth and Fifth Persons Under Investigation for Novel Coronavirus", on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Results from First Patient Under Investigation for the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Come Back Negative", on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "New York City Reports Second And Third Person Under Investigation For Novel Coronavirus", on January 21, 2020.