This study fulfills DSNY's requirements under Local Law 40 of 2010 and builds on decades of research and analysis into the evolving composition of our waste stream.
Hotel Order #48 establishes the lease guidelines for rent stabilized Class A hotels, Class B hotels, lodging rooms and SROs effective between October 1, 2018 and September 30, 2019
The 2021 Progress Report on the 2018 Strategic Plan provides an overview of DEP’s progress on the 43 specific initiatives outlined in the Strategic Plan and provides accountability to our ratepayers and other stakeholders.
"Experts have added new substances to the list of emerging contaminants over the past decade,
prompting DEP scientists to begin a new study in 2019. The latest study focuses on more than
140 materials, the vast majority of which were not detected in our reservoirs or the stream,
creeks and rivers
"Experts have added new substances to the list of emerging contaminants over the past decade,
prompting DEP scientists to begin a new study in 2019. The latest study focuses on more than
140 materials, the vast majority of which were not detected in our reservoirs or the stream,
creeks and rivers
This 2019 NYC Reuse Sector Report is an update of the data presented in the 2017 report, focused on quantifying materials reuse in NYC. This report series has been to provide a census overview of reuse activity in NYC, allowing DSNY to better leverage this sector in waste diversion goals.
Report provides the number of runaway and homeless youth (RHY) who contacted or presented themselves to a runaway and homeless youth services program to request shelter and were not able to access shelter services during the six month period ending on December 31, 2019.
DEP developed and conducted a one-year study of its untreated source water supply. The study included quarterly sampling and any positive results were compared to existing federal and state drinking water quality standards.
Experts have added new substances to the list of emerging contaminants over the past decade, prompting DEP scientists to begin a new study in 2019 focusing on more than 140 materials, the vast majority of which were not detected in our reservoirs or the stream, creeks and rivers that feed them.
Experts have added new substances to the list of emerging contaminants over the past decade, prompting DEP scientists to begin a new study in 2019 focusing on more than 140 materials, the vast majority of which were not detected in our reservoirs or the stream, creeks and rivers that feed them.
On September 12, 2022, the Board of Correction released a report presenting findings and recommendations in connection with its investigation regarding six suicides and four deaths by drug intoxication that occurred in Department of Correction custody in 2021.
An overview of NYC gender-based violence (GBV) service providers and staff, the impact of COVID-19 on their wellness, and the NYC Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV) response to support providers and staff during the pandemic.
Early voting seems to be gaining popularity in NYC, especially in higher turnout elections. The 2020 general election peaked at 36.3% of all voters voting early. The 2021 primary early voting electorate tripled from the 2020 primary.
Fulfilling the requirements of Local Law 40 of 2010, DSNY has completed a multi-season residential and institutional Waste Characterization Study. The 2023 Study was conducted over two seasons and determined the waste composition of several major sources from which DSNY collects.
The Adopted Final Report of the 2024 Charter Revision Commission (CRC), as adopted on July 25, 2024, contains the findings of the 2024 CRC, ballot proposals, recommended ballot question abstracts, proposed Charter text revisions, and the adopted resolution of the CRC.
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has a longstanding commitment to managing stormwater. This is a brief progress report on this ongoing work.
PSEG Report – Pursuant to Local Law 90 of 2015, the Department is required to submit to its website quarterly segregated housing statistics. This includes a variety of statistics related to PSEG, ESH, CAPS, and RHU.
DOC submits report to BOC on the number of persons in custody held or waiting to be held in punitive segregation, length of stay, reduction of pun. seg., out of cell time, recreation, requests to for 60-day punitive segregation sentences and 60-day punitive segregation override and 45 day review.
Pursuant to Local Law 84 of 2015, the following data represents the number of incarcerated individuals who were awaiting transfer to the custody of the New York State Department of Health, New York State Office of Mental Health, and the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.
In recent years, the City Council and de Blasio Administration have greatly expanded the funding for legal services for low-income New Yorkers facing civil proceedings in court. IBO examines how this funding for civil legal assistance has grown.
A key part of the Mayor Adam's Program to the Eliminate the Gap (PEG) is budgeted headcount reductions. IBO examines how other actions contained within the budget affect the number of headcount reductions the Mayor proposes to make.
There’s been much attention over the past year to how much the city spends on the police department. But policing is only one part, albeit a large one, of a bigger system that includes the courts, detention & related functions. We look at the full cost of the justice system and how much it has grown
In this brief, IBO examines this operating support and identifies risks that the city’s public hospital system is facing that may make city subsidies in the future even more critical.
This plan outlines the steps DEP takes to manage sewer backups and reduce their occurrence, from responding to and resolving complaints to educating all New Yorkers about actions they can take
On October 18, 2021, the Board released a report presenting findings and recommendations in connection with its investigation concerning the attempted suicide of Nicholas Feliciano, who attempted suicide on November 27, 2019 and suffered permanent brain damage.
The report examines the veteran business community in New York City, and highlights ways to better identify veteran businesses,support the growth of these businesses, and better prepare those businesses for City procurement opportunities.
These initiatives will eliminate childhood lead exposure by 2029. This represents the most aggressive and holistic approach to protecting kids from lead of any city or state in the nation.
The Independent Budget Office of New York City (IBO) has completed an analysis of staffing and spending trends at the Department of Correction (DOC) from 2014 through 2023.
At more than $110 billion annually, New York City’s operating budget is the largest municipal budget in the country by far, and is larger than the budgets of all but four states
This report is a response to Local Law 97 of 2016, which requires the New York City
Department for the Aging (DFTA) to develop and conduct a survey of unpaid caregivers, create a comprehensive plan that addresses the needs of unpaid caregivers, and to report on the plan's progress.
An exploration of high school outcomes across various school types, including District 75 (citywide special education schools) and District 79 (alternative high schools and programs).
Quarterly reports detail the agency’s progress in meeting diversity and inclusion goals included in its Annual Diversity and EEO Plan, including a list of significant equity initiatives and the number of staff who’ve undergone various equity-related trainings.
Quarterly reports detail the agency’s progress in meeting diversity and inclusion goals included in its Annual Diversity and EEO Plan, including a list of significant equity initiatives and the number of staff who’ve undergone various equity-related trainings.
Quarterly reports detail the agency’s progress in meeting diversity and inclusion goals included in its Annual Diversity and EEO Plan, including a list of significant equity initiatives and the number of staff who’ve undergone various equity-related trainings.
The document contains a summary description of activities and initiatives related to the Workforce, Workplace and Community goals that were listed in the agency’s FY2020 Diversity & EEO Plan.
Per Local Law 84 of 2015, the Department is required to post a report every 60 days on the Department website setting forth the number of incarcerated individuals who have been found guilty of violating departmental rules but have yet to be placed in punitive segregation.
This report focuses on the work of NYC's Accountability Review Panel in 2015 and 2016. The Panel reviews fatalities of children whose families were the subject of a child protective investigation or otherwise received services from ACS within the last ten years or at the time of the fatality.
The Adams Administration added funds for homeless shelter costs in the Preliminary Budget. IBO estimates that additional funds for shelter will be necessary, and that the city will also need to increase budgeted amounts for its homeless outreach and its housing voucher programs in fiscal year 2023.
This report, by New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer, offers a new neighborhood-by-neighborhood look at cannabis enforcement and charts a roadmap for building equity into the industry.
This report highlights the challenges Black entrepreneurs face when starting and growing their businesses and offers solutions through public-private partnerships.
In 2017, the city changed its primary program for helping to get cash assistance recipients into jobs. After an initial decline, are more cash assistance recipients now finding jobs?
LL29 of 2000 requires some agencies to offer voter registration in their work with the public. Mayoral Directive One of 2014 strengthened LL29, and put a structure in place to monitor efforts, and LLs 61 and 63 of 2014 increased the number of agencies required to offer voter registration.
LL29 of 2000 requires some agencies to offer voter registration in their work with the public. Mayoral Directive One of 2014 strengthened LL29, and put a structure in place to monitor efforts, and LLs 61 and 63 of 2014 increased the number of agencies required to offer voter registration.
LL29 of 2000 requires some agencies to offer voter registration in their work with the public. Mayoral Directive One of 2014 strengthened LL29, and put a structure in place to monitor efforts, and LLs 61 and 63 of 2014 increased the number of agencies required to offer voter registration.
LL29 of 2000 requires some agencies to offer voter registration in their work with the public. Mayoral Directive One of 2014 strengthened LL29, and put a structure in place to monitor efforts, and LLs 61 and 63 of 2014 increased the number of agencies required to offer voter registration.
LL29 of 2000 requires some agencies to offer voter registration in their work with the public. Mayoral Directive One of 2014 strengthened LL29, and put a structure in place to monitor efforts, and LLs 61 and 63 of 2014 increased the number of agencies required to offer voter registration.
LL29 of 2000 requires some agencies to offer voter registration in their work with the public. Mayoral Directive One of 2014 strengthened LL29, and put a structure in place to monitor efforts, and LLs 61 and 63 of 2014 increased the number of agencies required to offer voter registration.
LL29 of 2000 requires some agencies to offer voter registration in their work with the public. Mayoral Directive One of 2014 strengthened LL29, and put a structure in place to monitor efforts, and LLs 61 and 63 of 2014 increased the number of agencies required to offer voter registration.
Pursuant to Local Law 84 of 2015, the Department is required to provide the number of incarcerated individuals who have been found guilty of violating departmental rules, but have not been placed in punitive segregation, restrictive housing, or a clinical alternative to punitive segregation housing,
Pursuant to Local Law 84 of 2015, the Department is required to provide the number of incarcerated individuals who have been found guilty of violating departmental rules, but have not been placed in punitive segregation, restrictive housing, or a clinical alternative to punitive segregation housing,
Pursuant to Local Law 84 of 2015, the Department is required to provide the number of incarcerated individuals who have been found guilty of violating departmental rules, but have not been placed in punitive segregation, restrictive housing, or a clinical alternative to punitive segregation housing,
Pursuant to local law, the Department is required to provide the number of incarcerated individuals who have been found guilty of violating departmental rules, but have not been placed in punitive segregation, restrictive housing, or a clinical alternative to punitive segregation housing,
Pursuant to local law, the Department is required to provide the number of incarcerated individuals who have been found guilty of violating departmental rules, but have not been placed in punitive segregation, restrictive housing, or a clinical alternative to punitive segregation housing,
A detailed analysis of the app-based transportation industry in a large metropolis, NYC. Report discusses minimum driver pay standard for app-based FHV drivers.
An evaluation of the Homemaking Personal Care Program to look at the consistency and sources used for level of care determinations across case management agencies and whether clients are being assessed and linked to the full range of services that they may need.
IBO's review of the tax break, under Local Law 18 of 2017, was released as NYC Council is about to consider MSG’s DCP application to renew its zoning special permit. It also coincides with a reignited debate on the future of the beleaguered & over-capacity Penn Station that lies below MSG.
In response to the unprecedented public interest in garbage disposal and resource recovery in the late 1970s, this report was drafted as a response to the most common questions people had in this area, and outlines the new directions the Koch Administration planned to pursue.
Findings and information from the Board’s review of complaints, concerns and requests for information received by OCGS from May 1st to December 31st and provides an update to the Board’s analysis covering the March and April 2020 period published in June of 2020.
Findings and information from the Board’s review of complaints, concerns and requests for information received by the Office of Constituent & Grievance Services (OCGS) from March 5th, when DOC began tracking COVID-related grievances, through April 30, 2020.
This report describes the New York City Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP’s) pilot program to test New York City wastewater for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, as mandated by Local Law 28 of 2021 (LL28).
Monumental orphanage building designed by George H Streeton in the Renaissance Revival and Beaux-Arts styles for the Sisters of Mercy, the 1899 Angel Guardian Home symbolizes the importance of religious social services in the Progressive Era and is prominent within the neighborhood of Dyker Heights.
The purpose of the Language Access Policy is to establish guidelines for ensuring equitable service ans access for individuals with limited proficiency (LEP). DDC recognizes the importance of effective and accurate communication between our agency and the city we serve.
The Changes to the NYC Rent Stabilized Housing Stock in 2017 examines additions and subtractions of dwelling units to and from the rent stabilization system in 2017.
Apartment/Loft Order #50 establishes the lease guidelines for rent stabilized apartments and lofts effective between October 1, 2018 and September 30, 2019
As Required by New York City Administrative Code, Title 25. Section 318. report containing the April 2020 Staff Level Reports of the Landmarks Preservation Commission
As required by New York City Administrative Code, Title 25, Section 318, report containing the April 2021 Staff Level Reports of the Landmarks Preservation Commission
As required by New York City Administrative Code, Title 25, Section 318, report containing the April 2022 Staff Level Reports of the Landmarks Preservation Commission
As required by New York City Administrative Code, Title 25, Section 318, report containing the April Staff Level Reports of the Landmarks Preservation Commission
As required by New York City Administrative Code, Title 25, Section 318, report containing the April 2024 Staff Level Reports of the Landmarks Preservation Commission
Kindergarteners attending public school in NYC must apply through DOE’s centralized kindergarten choice process. While most students apply to zoned school, they can also apply to out-of-zone schools. School performance is likely a factor in a family’s decision to apply out-of-zone.
Anticipating a reduction in rental income, NYC sharply reduced the assessments used to calculate ‘22 tax bills. These reductions turned out to be an overestimate & the ’23 tax roll now reflects this as projected growth. IBO examines the reason for the change.
PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOCUS: The Covid-driven tailspin in the local economy has led to a big drop in expected property tax revenue next year. We explain how the finance department derives the market and assessed values underlying the falloff in projected revenue.
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.
This audit identified areas in which DPR could improve its oversight of its recreation centers to help ensure that equipment is maintained in satisfactory condition.
As required by New York City Administrative Code, Title 25, Section 318, report containing the August 2020 Staff Level Reports of the Landmarks Preservation Commission
As required by New York City Administrative Code, Title 25, Section 318 report containing the August 2022 Staff Level Reports of the Landmarks Preservation Commission.
As required by New York City Administrative Code, Title 25, Section 318 report containing the August 2023 Staff Level Reports of the Landmarks Preservation Commission.
Project description required to be submitted to the speaker where the project receives financial assistance but the project is not required to be submitted for consideration to a Community Board, Borough Board or the City Council
PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOCUS: Even with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority on track to receive $6.5 billion in additional federal aid, there is still potential trouble ahead—for the authority and the city.
DSNY has concluded a one year study of backyard composting in NYC. Taking a comprehensive approach to the evaluation of composting in backyard bins, DSNY worked with Botanic Gardens to implement a pilot program while researching receptivity, participation rates, and waste composition impacts.
The Bay Ridge Parkway - Doctors' Row Historic District is an intact block of row houses representative of Bay Ridge's development as a middle-class urban neighborhood in the early 20th century. The block has been and continues to be known for its large number of medical professionals.
The enclosed report (beginning on page 2) provides a description of enforcement actions and names of entities against which enforcement actions have been taken.